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Climbing at Drábovna

303 routes
90 areas
1–11 grades

Drábovna in the northern part of Bohemian Paradise offers more than 300 routes on 90 towers – for example Spárová věž, Trojvěží, Drábovna, Přeskakové věže, Věž pod vyhlídkou (Zmýlená) and Mravenčí věž. The climbing is traditional on sandstone with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 11.

Part of Northern areas, Drábovna has 303 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 11. Explore its 90 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Laid wall, Route in shadow.

Rules

Climbing conditions in the Český Ráj PLA: - use public or marked paths to access the rocks and do not damage the vegetation cover - use only fixed protection and textile belay devices. - keep quiet, do not climb on wet or damp sandstone, do not disturb nesting birds - report bird nesting, wear shoes with smooth soles, or climb barefoot - do not damage or change the surface of the rocks (rope abrasion, chopping), do not remove plants and vegetation - always climb routes from below, the number of climbers in the team max. 5, do not use Top Rope - magnesium and other chemical agents are prohibited, rappel only on permanent rappel anchors - show your climbing license upon request - first ascent regime - see map polygons.

Nature protection: Climbing seasonally prohibited from November 1 to March 31, exceptions exist for specific rocks. Nature protection documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority NP PLA Bohemian Paradise

  • Chalk is banned.
  • No metal protection – fixed gear and textile protection (slings, knots) only.
  • Climb ground-up and on dry rock only.
  • Parties of no more than 5 climbers.
  • Abseil only from fixed anchors.
  • Reach the crags only on public and marked paths.
  • Do not damage the rock or plants, do not disturb nesting birds and keep noise down.
  • First ascents usually need prior approval.

On most rocks climbing is allowed only from 1 April to 31 October. Check current status and exceptions (hruboskalsko.cz, ČHS crag database) before you go.

Spárová věž 13 routes Trojvěží 11 routes Drábovna 10 routes Přeskakové věže 10 routes Věž pod vyhlídkou (Zmýlená) 9 routes Mravenčí věž 9 routes Vodník 8 routes Letní věž 8 routes Věž u Bukanýra 7 routes Loupežnická věž 7 routes Zmijovka 6 routes Máňa 6 routes Žlutá věž 6 routes Zimní věž (Samaritánka) 6 routes Hladká věžička 6 routes Poslední věž 5 routes Jeřábová věž 5 routes Balvánek 5 routes Pulec 5 routes Hlava 5 routes Drban 5 routes Fuňas 5 routes Dráb 5 routes Skřítek 5 routes Quakerská jehla 5 routes Dvojitá u rozcestí 5 routes Velbloud 4 routes Slon (Sova) 4 routes Šikmá věžička 4 routes Čuba 4 routes Káča 4 routes Balkón 4 routes Panic 4 routes Císařovna 4 routes Zpovědnice 3 routes Severní věž 3 routes Náhrobní kámen 3 routes Věžička u Máni 3 routes Poupě 3 routes Špunt 3 routes Panna 3 routes Rybník 3 routes Maňas 3 routes Lodní kýl 3 routes Věž šílenců 3 routes Puklá věž 3 routes Kulečník 2 routes Sborovna 2 routes Bukanýr 2 routes Bizon 2 routes Prašivka 2 routes Věžička u drbana 2 routes Homolka 2 routes Skalní hřib 2 routes Zakuklenec 2 routes Krtina 2 routes Drábský koník 2 routes Na stráži 2 routes Poklop 2 routes Husar 2 routes Bydlo (for rest) 1 route Džbánek 1 route Houpací kůň 1 route Souhvězdí žab 1 route Vráček 1 route Přízrak 1 route Veterán 1 route Věž u Karla 1 route Plochý kámen 1 route Tágo 1 route Průlezová věž 1 route Morfeus 1 route Alenka 1 route Hospodské masivy 1 route Vilémova věž 1 route Dvouhlavá (Májová) 1 route Čuník 1 route Pastýř 1 route Šupák 1 route Borový masiv 1 route Vartovna 1 route Kalimero 1 route Císař 1 route Fernetová věžička 1 route Střelmistr 1 route Žralok 1 route Hrbatá 1 route Fernetový masiv 1 route Rozpůlená věž 1 route Vračičínek 1 route
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2
Císařovna
Through the chimney between the Emperor and the Empress, higher up on the slab to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Císařovna
By jumping from the Emperor. Rock Climbing
4
Čuník
Through a wide crack (hourglass feature) to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
2
Dráb
To the right of the right plateau edge, through a wide diagonal crack. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Dráb
To the left along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Dráb
Through a small crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Dráb
Along the southern edge (two-hourglass feature) to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Dráb
Through the overhanging corner in the valley wall to the end, right through a crack to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4+
Drábovna
To the right of the path, a zigzag crack over a wedged boulder. Rock Climbing
7
Drábovna
Through a crack along the right edge into the small cave. Rock Climbing
7
Drábovna
Through a crack between the corner and the edge into the small cave. Rock Climbing
6
Drban
Along the edge into the Valley Route. Rock Climbing
7
Drban
Approach along the left edge, traverse right to the ring, up the wall into the small cave… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Dvojitá u rozcestí
Through a crack in the right part of the plateau wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
2
Dvojitá u rozcestí
Through a crack from the SE. Rock Climbing
2
Dvouhlavá (Májová)
Through a wider crack from the plateau side to the summit. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Fernetová věžička
By jumping from the massif. Rock Climbing
4
Fernetový masiv
Along the edge (hourglass feature). Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Fuňas
By chimneying/straddling (against Husar) along the hawk-like feature to a ledge and… Rock Climbing
4
Fuňas
From the foreground rock face from the west by overturning into a hole and traverse right… Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Fuňas
By jumping from Husar. Rock Climbing
6-
Hladká věžička
Through the middle of the valley wall to the ring, into a ledge and left along the SW… Rock Climbing
6
Hladká věžička
SE edge over ring and bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Hladká věžička
In the left part of the upper wall, in line with the top holes, directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Hladká věžička
Up through a hole in the upper wall, traverse left and over a series of holes and a… Rock Climbing
2+
Husar
From the southwest to the stepped fore-rock and easily to the summit. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Husar
By jumping from Fuňas' platform. Rock Climbing
3
Jeřábová věž
Right part of the upper wall to the edge and to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Jeřábová věž
From the start of "NC" traverse right behind the edge. Up a shallow gully to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Jeřábová věž
By building on the edge and easily to the summit. Rock Climbing

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