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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.

5
Ovce
Over the overhang to the shelf and via the wall with a sloping crack to another shelf,… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5
Ovce
Into a prominent notch and along the edge (hourglass) over the overhang. Along the crack… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Tulácká
Via the wall directly into the corner and from the right into the crack. Along it to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
Tulácká
Through the middle of the pillar (bolt) and right onto a grassy ledge or left onto a step… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Tulácká
Through the corner into the narrow chimney (hourglass) and up this under the overhang.… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
Tulácká
Via the varied wall into the corner (2 hourglasses), from the left over the slab (bolt).… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +1
5
Velký pilíř
Same as the Gloomy Crack route, through the chimney under the overhang. Left along the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Tulácká
Through the chimney under the overhang. From the left into the crack and along it to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
Přeskok
Tulácká
By a traverse from Tulácká to the Great Pillar. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5
Tulácká
Through the crack and via the wall to the right under the roof. Through the crack in the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6-
Velký pilíř
Along the right edge of the pillar to a prominent crack and up this under the overhang … Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6
Velký pilíř
From the penultimate bolt of the "Malé Jorasses" route in the roofs to the left (bolt)… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6
Velký pilíř
Via the wall to the ledge (hourglass) and right under the overhang (hourglass). Via the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
5
Velký pilíř
Along the left edge of the pillar (hourglass) along cracks to the gangway. Over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Velký pilíř
From the cave to the right onto the ledge. Via the overhanging wall (bolt) from the left… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
7
Velký pilíř
From the cave along the overhanging crack to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Kovadlina
Through the overhanging wall (hourglass) into the corner (hourglass) and under the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Textile belay
4
Kovadlina
Through the right crack directly into the Hogo-Fogo route. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Kovadlina
Overhanging crack to the bench (hourglass). Overhanging wall (hourglass) and from the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +1
4+
Kovadlina
Through the crack directly into the Hogo Fogo route. Rock Climbing
4
Kovadlina
Through the chimney under the overhang and from the left onto the ledge. Like Hogo Fogo… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
Pasák
Same as Left Route to the sub-summit ledge. Left (hourglass) and over the overhang (piton… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Pasák
Overhang to the ledge (hourglass). Over another overhang (piton) to the summit. Rock Climbing Friends Textile belay
4
Stolička
Corner to the ledge, over the overhang (bolt) from the right to the ledge and directly… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
4
Stolička
Left edge of the pillar to the step (hourglass). From the left over the overhang and by… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +1
5
Pastýřská
Edge seven meters up (2 hourglasses) and from the right into the slab (bolt). Slab to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +1
4
Pastýřská
Wall into the corner and along the crack (hourglass) up to the small overhang. From the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4-
Pastýřská
Wall to the ledge and over the overhang n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6
U nádraží
Overhanging wall (2 bolts) directly n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+
U nádraží
Along the overhanging edge (bolt) n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay

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