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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.

4
Frištenského skok
Center of the wall to the bench (2 pitons) and edge to the top. Rock Climbing
3-
U pavouka
Through the gully/indentation below the overhang and from the left to the top. Rock Climbing
4-
U pavouka
Up the prominent notch to a step (piton) and up the edge or corner (piton) to the top. Rock Climbing
8+/9-
Velká boční stěna
By the small corner/chimney (bolt) to the Idaho ledge (bolt) and further by the slab … Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
7
Velká boční stěna
Along the small crack to the detached block and over steps (bolt) to the bench/ledge … Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
4+
Velká boční stěna
From Idaho right diagonally by the slab (bolt) to the top. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
4+
Velká boční stěna
From Idaho right by the slab to the ledge and directly (bolt) to the top. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
5+
Velká boční stěna
Along the slab sloping right (2 bolts, ring) and by the right part of the slab (4 bolts)… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8-
Velká boční stěna
As Idaho (2 bolts) and by the slab (4 bolts, ring) directly to the top (bolt). Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
9+/10-
Velká boční stěna
Up the middle of the wall using chipped holes (5 bolts) to the top (bolt). Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6+
Velká boční stěna
As Idaho and further directly up the wall over artificially chipped holds (ring, 5 bolts)… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
9-
Velká boční stěna
Up the wall (5 bolts) and from the right to the top (bolt). Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
0
Velká boční stěna
By the right part of the smooth wall (6 bolts) and further as Kostějova to the top. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8+
Velká boční stěna
Along the corner/chimney (3 bolts) to the top (bolt). Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
0
Velká boční stěna
From the 1st bolt of "Generace" by the wall left (2 bolts) to the top (bolt). Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8+/9-
Velká boční stěna
By the small wall from the right (bolt) to the 2nd bolt of "Generace" and further as the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
7+
Velká boční stěna
Up the smooth wall using artificial holds (6 bolts) directly to the top (bolt). Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
7
Malá boční stěna
Diagonally right (bolt) and left to the top (bolt). Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
9
Velká boční stěna
By the left part of the wall (3 bolts) to the top (bolt). Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
2
Velká boční stěna
Along the crack to the block and left to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6+
Malá boční stěna
Along the right edge of the small slab. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
7
Malá boční stěna
By the small wall (bolt) and over the overhang (bolt) to the top (bolt). Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
7
Malá boční stěna
By the wall (3 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8
Malá boční stěna
By the small wall (4 bolts) to the top (bolt). Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6+
Malá boční stěna
From the left and further by the corner/chimney to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6
Malá boční stěna
By the edge (2 bolts) directly to the top. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8+
Malá boční stěna
Up the smooth wall directly upwards over drilled holds (5 rivets) to the summit. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5+
Malá boční stěna
By a prominent groove/notch right into the smooth wall directly to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
9+/10-
Malá boční stěna
Start in the left part of the wall, from there up the smooth wall diagonally right (3… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
3+
Malá boční stěna
Rock Climbing Laid wall

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