Skip to content
Offline You are offline — showing a saved version of this page.
A new version is available.
Back to list

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.

Rabštejn 243 routes Skály v Ludvíkově 154 routes Čertovy kameny 138 routes Psí hlavy 125 routes Vyhlídka 122 routes Bělá pod Pradědem 97 routes Bílý potok 88 routes Městské skály 64 routes Koberštejn 61 routes Ostružná 57 routes Pasák 55 routes Sokolka 47 routes Bleskovec 44 routes Tři kameny u Nových Losin 42 routes Údolí k Ostružné 38 routes Branná - Alojzov 36 routes Bohdíkov 33 routes Rolandův kámen 31 routes Ondřejovice 23 routes Josefovské skály 19 routes Shrekoland 19 routes Branná - Podzámčí 15 routes Antoníček 14 routes Kalafatičova plotna 12 routes Branná - Banja Luka 7 routes
Sort by: Recently updated Highest rated Grade: easiest first Grade: hardest first Name (A–Z)
4
Kostelník
Via the wall directly to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3-
Kostelník
Via the crack to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6+
Plotny
Through the middle of the wall (bolt) to the summit block. Over it (bolt) and along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Plotny
From the right around the western edge to the ledge and via the smooth wall (3 bolts) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Plotny
Along the right edge under the overhang. From the right, or directly (harder) over it … Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Plotny
In the line of the crack over the overhang (bolt) and from the left to the crack, like… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Plotny
Same as Zbyněk's route to the ledge. Via the wall (bolt) directly to the bench (bolt).… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3+
Plotny
Along the lower rise of the left part to the ledge. From there into the wall and through… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Plotny
Along the left edge of the overhang, along the ledge to the right towards the crack. Via… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4+
Pekelník
Over the overhang into the wall and directly to the ledge, then up the overhanging wall… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Overhang
4+
Pekelník
Along the edge over the blocks four meters up to the prominent notch (bolt). Through this… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Pekelník
Up the smooth wall into the small crack (bolt) and directly to the balcony. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
7-
Pekelník
Up the wall into the hole under the overhang (bolt). Around the edge over it and up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
4+
Pekelník
Up the wall under the overhang, where the crack opens (bolt). Through the crack over it… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Pekelník
Up the corner to the shelf (bolt), middle of the wall to the terrace. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
5+
Pekelník
Up the steps under the overhang (bolt), directly over it and via overhanging steps to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
4-
Pekelník
From the ramp right up to the protrusion (ring on the Květina route). Continue right to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
7
Pekelník
Up the middle of the summit wall (2 bolts) under the overhang, directly over it and to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Pekelník
Up the chimney to the ledge, through the gully under the rock window, and up the narrow… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6+
Pekelník
Start to the right of Jarda's route. Directly up the overhanging wall into the small cave… Rock Climbing Danger Vertical wall
7
Pekelník
Along the small crack (bolt) and directly over the overhang (bolt) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
4
Pekelník
From the terrace (ring) over the smooth slab into the crack (bolt). Through this under… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
6-
Pekelník
Start the same as Bohuš's route. Directly up the smooth slab to the summit. Rock Climbing Vertical wall
6+
Pekelník
Up the smooth wall (bolt) into the hole and over the overhang to the balcony (bolt). Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Pekelník
Up the wall to the balcony and through the notch to the terrace (bolt). Along the crack… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3-
Pekelník
Up the chimney to the shelf and along the ridge to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4+
Pekelník
Over the overhanging wall into the crack and up into the small cave, left to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
8-
Pekelník
Up the inconspicuous gully directly under the overhang (bolt) and to the summit, same as… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Pekelník
Right onto the step (ring), right into the smooth hollow. Six meters up (ring) this way.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-
Pekelník
Up the smooth wall to the ledge (bolt) and right into the shallow hollow. This way under… Rock Climbing Fixed belay

Nobody is looking for a partner here yet — be the first.

Find a climbing partner