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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.

6-
Psí hlava
Through the middle of the wall and the left part of the overhang (3 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Psí hlava
Up the wall face and the right part of the overhang (2 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5-
Psí hlava
Along the edge and over overhangs (3 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Psí hlava
Up the side wall over the overhang (3 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Psí hlava
Through the corner and crack (3 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3+
Psí hlava
Along the edge (3 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Psí hlava
Up the wall face over overhangs (3 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Psí hlava
Along the corner (3 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Psí hlava
Up the wall over the overhang and then straight up (3 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
?
Psí hlava
Up the wall and directly over the overhang to the top. Rock Climbing
4
Psí hlava
Along the edge (bolt) and from the left over the overhang (bolt) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Psí hlava
Up the wall and over the overhang (2 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2
Beran
Through the indentation for 4 meters (hourglass) to the left onto the edge and onto the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3
Jehně
Via the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Jehně
From the bench/platform along the prominent crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5-
Jehně
Along the crack running to the left to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3-
Beran
Through the notch onto the overgrown platform/gangway and to the left into another notch.… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
6
Beran
Ascend along the Veronika route and higher from the ledge to the right, up the wall with… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3
Beran
Along the ledge to the bottom of the chimney and from the left onto the step. Up the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3+
Beran
Up the prominent corner to the ledge and via the gully/channel to the left to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6+
Beran
Ascend over the overhang into a chimney-like constriction and up it to the ledge. Via… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5+
Beran
From the right into the indentation (hourglass) and up five meters through it. To the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Beran
Up the small wall to the grassy step and to the crack. Up the crack for 4 meters and onto… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6-
Beran
Ascend to the right of the Cosmic Pillar and via cracks from the right into the corner.… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6-
Ovce
From the Black Chimney, traverse the wall to the right to the edge. Along this, later via… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6
Beran
Ascend along the Cosmic Pillar and then straight up the indentation to the left of the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4-
Ovce
Through the chimney under the arch (hourglass) and from the left to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Beran
Via the wall from the left into the recess (hourglass) and through this onto the step … Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Ovce
Over the overhang into a prominent crack (2 hourglasses). Further via the wall with… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
3+
Ovce
Via the wall to the ledge, from the left into the notch and through the chimney to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends

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