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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.

3-
Turnerská
Wall to the small tree, diagonally to the right to the step to the next tree and with the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4+
Velký pilíř
Wall under the corner (piton) and this (piton) n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3-
Turnerská
Along the crack into the small cave, right into the wall and straight n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
Velký pilíř
Corner along the crack under the overhang. Under the overhang to the left into the groove… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4+
Turnerská
Wall to a distinct groove, this under the overhang, left to the edge and overhanging wall… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3-
Turnerská
Sharp edge n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3
Turnerská
Wall to a shallow groove (piton), from the left into the recess and n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Turnerská
Wall to a distinct crack, this under the overhang (piton). Left into the wall and along… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Strážce
Over the wall to the crack and into a distinct crack. This to the right (piton) and over… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Strážce
Over the wall to the left into the small cave, from there to the right to the crack … Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Strážce
From the step directly over the blocks and overhang to the bench. Wall along the edge n.… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5
Strážce
Distinct crack under the overhang, right (piton) and rib n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3+
Strážce
Over the wall into the recess and onto the step. From the left with the bench to the edge… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3-
Rohatá
Edge to the terrace, left into the corner and this from the left n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
7-
Strážce
Smooth wall along shallow holes to the shelf and directly over the roof-shaped overhang n… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4
Rohatá
Shallow corner 5 meters under the overhang. From the left to another corner (piton) and… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3+
Rohatá
Wall to a distinct groove, this 10 meters (piton) to the left onto the rib. This to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4-
Rohatá
Wide gully n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3+
Rohatá
Articulated edge 20 meters to the footbridge. Into the groove and this to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3+
Rohatá
Groove along its left edge (piton) n. t Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4+
Rohatá
Rib for 6 meters and left into the wall (piton). Along the crack into a large corner … Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Prostřední pilíř
By the sharp edge of the pillar to the alcove (piton) and along the edge n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4+
Pravý pilíř
By a prominent crack for 10 meters and a crumbly groove to the corner (piton). To the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Přípotoční
Along the prominent crack under the overhanging block (2 pitons), from the right above it… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3+
Pravý pilíř
By groove 3 meters upwards, to the left to the edge and along it to the summit (piton). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Pravý pilíř
By groove under the crumbly overhang (piton), over it by crumbly chimney to the ledge … Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Pocestný
By the sharp edge to the ledge. By small wall under the overhang (piton) and from the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
Pocestný
Along the prominent crack to the ledge and over the overhang n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3+
Levoboček
By small wall to the edge, along it 4 meters to the projection (piton), to the right… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3-
Ostruha
By small wall in the fall line of the edge and by edge n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends

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