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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
Severní blok
Up the wall (bolt) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2
Turnerská
Wide groove along the crack n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5
Přípotoční
By corner to the shelf and by small wall to another corner. Through this under the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
Přípotoční
Along the crack with holes to the ledge and to the left to the shelf. To the right by… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6
Dolní skála
By wall and directly over the overhang (bolt). Through the center of the wall n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Dolní skála
By wall along the edge (3 rivets) n. t. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
4
Dolní skála
By small wall and slab (3 rivets) n. t. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
4
Dolní skála
Up the wall along the small crack to the left to the spruce and diagonally left to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5-
Dolní skála
By wall (2 bolts) to the block and directly by slab (bolt) n. t. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
4
Dolní skála
Up the crack (bolt) to the ledge, directly up the wall and the overhang (piton) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Sektor K4
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
8+/9-
Sektor K4
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
5+
Sektor K4
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
5+
Sektor K4
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
8-
Sektor K4
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
3
Sektor K1
Via the crack in the slab under the overhang (bolt) and from the right to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
7
Sektor K1
Up the overhanging wall to the right of the Corridor directly over the overhang to the… Rock Climbing
7-
Sektor K1
By the overhanging wall left of the Corridor (3 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6+
Sektor K1
Over the overhang and by the smooth wall (3 bolts) to the top (1 bolt). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
2
Sektor K1
By the corner left of Eagle Wall to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6
Sektor K1
By the wall over the overhang (1 bolt) and further by the wall (1 bolt) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Sektor K1
By the wall (1 bolt) below the overhang (1 bolt), from the right over it and along the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
?
Sektor K1
Left of "End of Illusions" by the chimney and over the overhang to the top. Rock Climbing
5+
Sektor K1
By the wall left of the edge (3 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6-
Sektor K1
Up the crack (bolt) and up the corner (bolt) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
6-
Sektor K1
Up the crack (bolt), over the overhang left (bolt) into the crack and through it (bolt)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
7-
Sektor K1
By the wall over overhangs (4 bolts) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
8-
Sektor K1
Up the middle of the wall (bolt), over the overhang (bolt) to the ledge and over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
7+
Sektor K1
Up the small wall along the edge (bolt) and further as Bambinot to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
7+
Sektor K1
Up the middle of the smooth wall (3 rivets) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow

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