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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
Koberštejn
Through the crack under the overhang and over the overhang from the right (bolt) to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6
Koberštejn
Up the wall into a small cave and along the small chimney to the ledge (ring). From the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Koberštejn
Up the center of the rib to the ledge (ring). Directly over the overhangs (2 bolts) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Koberštejn
Through the chimney in piled blocks from the left onto the bench (ring). Left into the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Koberštejn
Through the corner and a narrow crack to the step (hourglass) to the right onto the edge,… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
2
Koberštejn
Through the prominent chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
7
Koberštejn
Through the overhanging corner, from the right (bolt) onto the slab (bolt) and from the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Koberštejn
Through the small corner to the step (piton) and through the middle of the structured… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5
Koberštejn
Along the prominent edge below the overhanging wall section. Over it (bolt) to the edge… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3-
Koberštejn
Up the wall section into the narrow chimney and through this to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5+
Koberštejn
Up the side wall (bolt) to the ledge and over the overhang (bolt) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
5
Koberštejn
Across the wall section to the right into the alcove and another 2 meters to the right … Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6
Koberštejn
Through the crack to the ledge (bolt) and via the overhanging wall (2 bolts) left into… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Koberštejn
Through the overhanging wall (2 bolts) to the Dracarys route and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Koberštejn
Up the wall section to the sloping ledge and left into the crack. Along this to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6
Koberštejn
Through the overhanging hawk crack (bolt) into the indentation (bolt), along the ledge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Bernardýn
Up the middle of the wall along the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
6+
Bernardýn
Up the small wall to the pulpit, right to the edge and up the small wall (bolt) left to… Rock Climbing
5
Kámen čarodějnic
Up the small wall to the ledge and along the crack over the overhang, left to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-
Kámen čarodějnic
Through the corner under the overhang and left to a ledge. Directly up the wall (bolt) to… Rock Climbing
7
Kámen čarodějnic
Through the hollow and right (bolt) into the small wall. Up it (bolt) to the ledge, left… Rock Climbing
6+
Kámen čarodějnic
Up the small wall (rivet/bolt) to an inclined cornice. From the right (ring) to the… Rock Climbing
8
Kámen čarodějnic
Up the smooth wall along a small crack (bolt), from the left up the wall over ledges … Rock Climbing
6+
Kámen čarodějnic
Up the small wall to a ledge and over a small wall (2 bolts) to a cornice. From there to… Rock Climbing
5
Kámen čarodějnic
Along a prominent break to a ledge (bolt). From the right into a horizontal crack and up… Rock Climbing
6+
Kámen čarodějnic
Directly up the wall over the ledges (bolt) to the balcony and, like Harlekýn, to the… Rock Climbing
5-
Kámen čarodějnic
From the ledge over a small overhang into a small wall with horizontal cracks and up it… Rock Climbing
3
Sedátko
Up the small wall under the overhang, left around the edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
3-
Sedátko
Up a prominent gully to the summit. Rock Climbing
3+
Sedátko
Up the small wall into the crack and through it over the overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing

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