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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.

4+
Sektor K1
By the wall along the blunt crack (1 bolt) to the ledge (1 bolt) and by the wall to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6+/7-
Sektor K1
By the wall (3 bolts) to the ledge. Over the overhang (1 bolt) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
8
Sektor K1
By the wall, later overhanging (2 bolts), to the ledge (1 bolt). Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
7
Sektor K1
Up the right part of the wall (3 rivets), over the overhang (rivet) to the ledge (rivet)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
8
Sektor K1
Up the left part of the wall (4 rivets) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
5+
Sektor K1
Up the small walls (rivet) and from the left side of the edge (rivet) to the ledge. Over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
4+
Sektor K1
Up the corner to the ledge and up the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow
10-
Sektor K1
Up the overhanging edge (rivet) and the roof-like overhang (3 rivets) to the ledge (bolt). Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
6
Sektor K1
Up the small wall into the chimney and left up the slightly overhanging wall (2 pitons,… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +2
7
Sektor K1
Same as Nová dimenze (New Dimension) along the edge (rivet) and left up the small wall … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
6-
Sektor K1
Up the right part of the wall (2 rivets) to the ledge and up the small wall (rivet) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
6-
Sektor K1
Up the middle of the wall (bolt) to the ledge (bolt) and up the overhanging wall along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
3
Sektor K1
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
7+/8-
Sektor K1
Up the left part of the wall (3 rivets) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
4
Peras
Up the slab (bolt) below the overhang. Directly over it (bolt) onto the slab and to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Peras
Up the corner (hourglass) and from the right up the small wall (bolt) to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4-
Peras
Up the small wall (bolt) and along the flake in the corner (bolt) to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Peras
Up the wall along the crack (hourglass) and over the step (bolt) to the ledge and to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4-
Peras
Along the corner below the step and further as Jeskyňka to the rappel point. Rock Climbing
4-
Peras
Along the corner (2 bolts) to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Brandloch
Rock Climbing
4
Brandloch
Rock Climbing
4+
Brandloch
Rock Climbing
5+
Brandloch
Rock Climbing
5+
Brandloch
Rock Climbing
4
Brandloch
Rock Climbing
4
Brandloch
Rock Climbing
4+
Brandloch
Rock Climbing
6
J stěna
Left of the edge or directly along the edge (bolt) to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
6
J stěna
From the chimney up the wall (bolt) (bolt), from the right (bolt) into the corner leading… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing

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