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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+
Malá boční stěna
Up the wall (rivet) and further along the Gully to the summit. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
6
Malá boční stěna
Up the wall to the left of the small cave (rivet) directly onto the ledge (ring) then… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
3
Malá boční stěna
By the gully to the left of the small cave and up the wall (ring) directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5+
Malá boční stěna
By the tufa-filled crack to the ledge (ring), from there directly to the summit (rivet). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
5
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Along the crack to the center of the wall and straight up to the ledge. Through the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4+
Skály pod Bleskovcem
By the overhanging edge and walls to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Skály pod Bleskovcem
By a sloping gangway into the corner and up it to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3+
Skály pod Bleskovcem
By a hollow to the ledge and along the corner crack onto the slab. Up the wall from the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4+
Skály pod Bleskovcem
By the gully into the small cave (bolt) and onto the ledge. Left into the hollow and… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4+
Skály pod Bleskovcem
From the block with loose stones into the crack and along it (bolt) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Through the left notch and right onto the sloping ramp. Over the overhang to the ledge… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Skály pod Bleskovcem
From the hollow to the right and along the overhanging edge to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4+
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Along the edge (bolt) over the overhang into the hollow and up the wall to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Skály pod Bleskovcem
By a double crack to a sloping ledge and by a corner with a crack to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Along the edge to the ledge. From the right edge (bolt) into the crack under the overhang… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
3+
Skály pod Bleskovcem
By the corner with a crack under the overhang and right to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Along the crack (2 bolts) under the overhang. Over the overhang (2 bolts) and up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun
3
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Via the wall to the small tree and the right side of the groove to the ledge. Along the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Via the groove to the detached flake and via the edge to the terrace. Over the block into… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3
Skály pod Bleskovcem
From the terrace via the wide hollow and corner to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Along the crack and up the slab (bolt). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Via the gully below the wall and directly up this. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3-
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Via the gully to the groove, then to the ledge and onto the detached block. Up the wall. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3+
Skály pod Bleskovcem
From the boulder to the fore-rock and via the edge (bolt) over the overhang to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4+
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Via the wall below the groove (bolt) and up the middle of the wall (bolt). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5+
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Via the wall and along the left edge (bolt). Right into the wall (bolt). Up the shallow… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Via the groove and small crack to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Along the edge to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Via the wall and groove to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5-
Skály pod Bleskovcem
Via the wall (bolt) and from the left onto the ledge. Right to the crack and up. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2

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