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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.

6
Rabenštejn
From the saddle, up the overhanging wall (bolt), crack (bolt), and left to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3+
Big ben
Up the middle of the small wall to the ledge and via the small wall n.t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6-
Letecká
By the overhanging edge to the shelf, directly over the overhang to the edge and to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6+
Křemencová
Directly by the wall under the overhang (bolt), further directly into another overhang … Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Křemencová
By the overhanging wall over flakes to the ledge (bolt). Directly by the overhang to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Kolmá
Overhangs along the small crack directly to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
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Kolmá
Rock Climbing
4
Klasická
Through the hollow under the overhang, over it (bolt) to the ledge. Up the small wall to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4+
Klasická
Directly up the pillar to the ledge and over the overhang to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4-
Cyklistická
By the crack running to the left under the overhang. From the left of the overhang to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4+
Antoníček – SZ stěna
By the overhanging wall (piton, rivet) onto the ledge and the same as "Great Overhang" to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Antoníček – SZ stěna
By the overhanging small wall onto the ledge and directly by the walls into the "Mountain… Rock Climbing
5+
Antoníček – SZ stěna
From the ledge directly over the overhangs (2 rivets) onto the ledge and by the wall to… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
5-
Antoníček – SZ stěna
Along the edge of the block (piton) onto the ledge and further like the 'North Expedition… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4
Antoníček – SZ stěna
By the corner along the indentation (rivet) onto the ledge (rivet) and over the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Antoníček – SZ stěna
Along the edge (2 pitons) onto the ledge, by the overhanging wall along the crack (rivet)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2
Antoníček – JZ stěna
By the indentation over the blocks to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3+
Antoníček – JZ stěna
From the right from the grotto over the overhang (bolt) and by the wall to the right or… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2
Antoníček – JZ stěna
By the indentation and corner (bolt) to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Antoníček – JZ stěna
By the wall over the overhang and an indistinct pillar to the top. Rock Climbing
4-
Antoníček – SZ stěna
By the wall to the left of the indentation onto the ledge and by the wall along the small… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4-
Antoníček – JZ stěna
Through the middle of the slab (bolt) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Antoníček – JZ stěna
By the slab (2 pitons) under an overhanging small wall (rivet), from the left by the wall… Rock Climbing
3+
Antoníček – JZ stěna
From the grotto from the left over the overhang and by the walls (2 bolts) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay

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