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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-
Ostruha
By small wall in the fall line of the edge and by edge n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3-
Mariánská
By the edge under the overhang, over it and over the swing n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5-
Dolní skála
By small wall to the left to the crack and to the pulpit. Along the crack over overhangs… Rock Climbing
5
Dolní skála
Through the center of the wall (3 bolts) directly n. t. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
3
Ještěr
By a prominent articulated edge (piton) under an overhanging block and by groove n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Levoboček
By small wall to the right to the crack (piton), along the crack to the hole (piton), to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3-
Dolní skála
Chimney under the overhang, from the left n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3-
Dolní skála
Chimney over a wedged boulder (thread) directly and through the passage n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Dolní skála
By an oblique rib (bolt) and small wall to a ledge. From the ledge left to the edge (bolt… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
5
Dolní skála
Start 3 meters to the right of the rib. Slightly overhanging small wall (2 bolts) to a… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +1
2
Vyhlídková skála
Up the notch to the terrace. Rock Climbing
5+
Dolní skála
By wall and smooth slab (bolt) to the ledge and then by slab n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Vyhlídková skála
Up the wall under the prominent crack. Along the crack into the cave (bolt) and to the… Rock Climbing
?
Vyhlídková skála
Rock Climbing
3+
Vyhlídková skála
Up the recess under the overhang and from the left onto the ledge with the tree. Left… Rock Climbing
4+
Vyhlídková skála
Up the wall into the notch under the overhang and over the overhang to the top. Rock Climbing
3+
Vyhlídková skála
Up the wall into the nest, left onto the sloping ledge, right to the edge and to the top. Rock Climbing
4
Vyhlídková skála
Along the rocks and up the wall to the left to the ledge. Right into the notch (bolt) and… Rock Climbing
5-
Vyhlídková skála
Up the wall to the ledge under the roof-shaped overhang. Along the crack in the… Rock Climbing
5-
Vyhlídková skála
Up the middle of the pillar to the ledge. Directly up the overhanging wall to the top. Rock Climbing
5-
Vyhlídková skála
Up the pillar to the ledge and over the step onto the sloping slab. Up the overhanging… Rock Climbing
4+
Vyhlídková skála
Up the recess and left to the ledge with the tree. Up the corner and chimney (bolt) under… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Vyhlídková skála
Up the corner under the chimney and up this to the balcony. Right into the alcove,… Rock Climbing
?
Vyhlídková skála
Rock Climbing
8
Vyhlídková skála
Straight up the overhanging edge (3 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8
Vyhlídková skála
Up the roof-shaped overhang (4 bolts) into the wall (bolt) and to the top. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
7-
Vyhlídková skála
From the wall. From the ledge up the left part of the wall (bolt) into the hole and up… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Vyhlídková skála
Up the overhanging pillar (2 bolts) to the ledge and up the small wall to the top. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
3+
Vyhlídková skála
Up the wall to the slab, to its left edge and up the overhanging wall (bolt) to the edge.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+
Vyhlídková skála
Up the chimney and then up the wall to the right (3 bolts) to the ledge and further to… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay

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