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Climbing at Hrubý Jeseník

1584 routes
25 areas
1–10 grades

Hrubý Jeseník in the Olomouc and Moravian-Silesian regions is the highest mountain range in Moravia and the largest climbing area in North Moravia. Its highest peak is Praděd (1,491 m); the range is built of gneiss, amphibolite, granite and slate and lies almost entirely within the Jeseníky Protected Landscape Area. Known rock formations include Čertovy kameny and Petrovy kameny.

The largest climbing crags include Rabštejn, Skály v Ludvíkově, Čertovy kameny, Psí hlavy, Vyhlídka and the rocks near Bělá pod Pradědem, followed by Bílý potok, Koberštejn, Ostružná and Sokolka. The climbing is mostly traditional with fixed protection and your own cams. The crags lie in a protected landscape area – check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association and the Jeseníky PLA administration before visiting.

Part of North Moravia, Hrubý Jeseník has 1584 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 10. Explore its 25 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Traditional Climbing, Friends, Route in shadow.

Rules

Much of the range lies in the Jeseníky PLA. Check the ČHS crag database for any restrictions.

The ČHS rules for Czech rock areas and the local regional commission's rules apply: do not alter the rock or holds, do not climb on wet rock, and follow ČHS principles for first ascents.

3+
Sektor K2
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
4
Sektor K2
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
5+
Sektor K2
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
6+
Sektor K2
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
4+
Sektor K2
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
7
Sektor K2
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
7
Sektor K2
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
3
Sektor K2
Via the slab and through the corner to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Sektor K1
Through the corner, over the overhang and via the crack to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4-
Sektor K2
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
7
Sektor K2
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
4
Sektor K1
Through the corner under the roof (bolt) and left (bolt) via the slab to the edge and to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Sektor K1
Through the right part of the slab (ring) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5+
Sektor K1
Diagonally right across the slab along the crack into the slab (ring) and further as… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
7
Sektor K1
By the slightly overhanging wall (3 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Sektor K1
Along the crack (2 bolts) over the overhang to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6+/7-
Sektor K1
By the slightly overhanging wall (4 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6+/7-
Sektor K1
By the wall (3 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6
Sektor K1
Along the crack (2 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Sektor K1
Along the crack, later overhanging, to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5+
Sektor K1
By the edge (1 bolt) to the ledge (1 bolt) and by the wall with holes to the top (1 bolt). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Sektor K1
Along the ledge sloping downwards to the left, later directly by the crack to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Sektor K1
By the wall like Eagle Wall directly through the narrow gully (1 bolt) and by the wall (1… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Sektor K1
By the wall (1 bolt) to the ledge and by the wall (2 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Sektor K1
By the crack to the edge (1 bolt) and by the wall (1 bolt) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Sektor K1
By the right part of the wall (2 bolts) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
4+
Sektor K1
By the wide crack (1 bolt) and small wall (1 bolt) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4-
Sektor K1
Along the edge beside the corner (1 bolt) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Sektor K1
Through the middle of the wall (2 bolts) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
4
Sektor K1
Along the edge (2 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2

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