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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
Pekelník
Through the hollow to the step (ring). Left into the Riviera chimney (rivet, bolt).… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+
Pekelník
Small wall (ring) to the sloping shelf. Directly into the hollow (rivet) and to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
5+
Pekelník
Over the overhang to the shelf (bolt), overhanging wall to the ledge and over the block… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Pekelník
Overhanging wall along ledges under the overhang (ring). Right via a crack (ring) almost… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
9-
Pekelník
Overhanging wall under the overhang (ring in the Lomenice route). Directly over it and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
5
Pekelník
Over the small wall (bolt) from the left into the small chimney (bolt). Along it (bolt)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
8-
Pekelník
Smooth wall directly to the ledge (ring) and further via an indistinct crack (ring).… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
9
Pekelník
Smooth wall and rounded features directly to the terrace (6 bolts). Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
5
Pekelník
From the right to the block (rivet) traverse right (2 rivets) and directly into the hole.… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8-
Pekelník
Same as the Excrement route (2 rings) and right via a smooth crack to the terrace. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
6+
Pekelník
Approach about five meters to the right of the edge. Smooth wall to a distinct block and… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +1
8-
Pekelník
Same as Pískařská to the ring and then directly up the smooth wall to the shelf. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Pekelník
Overhanging wall to the right of the edge directly to the ledge (bolt). Left to the edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Pekelník
Along the edge to the ledge (bolt) and further along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
7+
Pekelník
Overhanging wall to the block (bolt). From there either directly up the wall into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
5
Pekelník
Distinct overhanging crack leading through the middle of the wall (ring) to the terrace. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
7+
Pekelník
Right part of the overhanging wall (bolt) slightly left (bolt) to the terrace. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
7+
Pekelník
Overhanging wall via rounded features (bolt) to the terrace. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+
Pekelník
Overhanging wall to the hole and directly to the terrace. Rock Climbing Vertical wall
4-
Pekelník
To the right of the edge directly over the overhangs and then easily along the edge to… Rock Climbing
3+
Pekelník
To the right of the crack on smooth steps (bolt) to the terrace. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3-
Pekelník
Midway up the wall via a distinct crack to the terrace. Rock Climbing
3+
Pekelník
To the left of the edge on a smooth wall to the terrace. Rock Climbing
4+
Pekelník
3 meters up under the overhang in the chimney. Over it and via a crack to the terrace. Rock Climbing
4
Pekelník
Slightly left up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Pekelník
Up the wall under the prominent pillar. Along its right side left under a small overhang … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Laid wall
5+
Pekelník
Up the middle of the overhanging wall to the bench and directly over the overhang into… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3-
Pekelník
Corner to the bench and chimney to the summit terrace. Rock Climbing
4
Pekelník
Along the edge to the bench. Along the rugged edge to the summit terrace. Rock Climbing
4+
Pekelník
Via the slab under the overhang, from the left over it (bolt) to Korsa ramp. Up the wall… Rock Climbing

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