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.