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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.

2
Zbojnické skály
Up the wall and through the corner n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
2
Zbojnické skály
Through the right corner n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3
Zbojnické skály
Through the corner n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
Zbojnické skály
Through the overhanging notch and the small wall (bolt) n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Zbojnické skály
Up the middle of the wall (2 bolts) n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7-
Zbojnické skály
Left of the edge up the wall (2 bolts) n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
6-
Zbojnické skály
Through the crack and the wall (2 bolts) n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Zbojnické skály
Up the small wall (2 bolts) n. t. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Zbojnické skály
The same as 'The Ambush' (bolt) and further over the overhang left onto the edge and up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Zbojnické skály
Up the small wall (bolt) to the ledge and over the overhang (bolt) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2
Zbojnické skály
Up the small wall to the left to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3+
Zbojnické skály
Through the crack and the wall (bolt) n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4+
Zbojnické skály
Up the prominent corner to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3+
Zbojnické skály
Left of the corner up the wall (bolt from c. Crack) n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6-
Zbojnické skály
Up the small wall (bolt), from the right up into the notch and up the small wall below… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Zbojnické skály
Up the prominent corner crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3
Zbojnické skály
Up the slabby wall and over the overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
0
Ucho
Up the overhanging wall from left or right (bolt) and upwards (bolt) into the recess of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Ucho
Same as the 'Ucho' route into the large corner (bolt), through the corner under the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+
Ucho
Up the wall below the roof overhang (bolt), from the right over it (bolt) and up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Ucho
Over the overhang (bolt) and up the broken small wall (bolt) into the recess (bolt).… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Rabenštejn
Left of the edge, up the small corner (bolt) to the edge and to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Rabenštejn
Up the wall and corner, right to the balcony. Up the overhanging wall (bolt) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Rabenštejn
From the saddle, up the overhanging arête and wall (bolt), later through the crack (bolt)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Rabenštejn
Right of the edge, up the wall (bolt) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Rabenštejn
From the saddle, up the wall (bolt), right to the edge, and to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Rabenštejn
Up the wall (bolt) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Rabenštejn
Up the wall (bolt) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+
Rabenštejn
Right of the 'Letecká' route, directly below the vertical wall (bolt). Up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Rabenštejn
Left of the edge via the wall and corner (2 bolts) to the edge, via the wall (bolt) below… Rock Climbing Fixed belay

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