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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+
Hlavní blok
Along the crack to the ledge (bolt) and directly to the next ledge. Up the wall (bolt)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Žehlička
Through the middle of the walls between the cracks (ring) directly n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Hlavní blok
Over the overhang (piton) and up the wall to the ledge. Further under the prominent… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Hlavní blok
Over the overhang up the structured wall (ring) to the slab. This way (bolt) directly n.… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay
7+
Hlavní blok
Same as Uzená to the small balcony and up the right wall along the ledges directly onto… Rock Climbing
4
Hlavní blok
Up the corner (piton) and from the right over the small overhang to the balcony (ring).… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5-
Hlavní blok
Through the right indentation directly under the overhang and same as Pečená n. t. Rock Climbing
4
Hlavní blok
Up the corner (ring) and slab to the small balcony. Over the slab and through the right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Hlavní blok
Directly up the wall and further as Uzená n. t. Rock Climbing
5
Hlavní blok
Directly up the fall line of the pillar to the small balcony (ring). Right through the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Hlavní blok
Through the indentation to the small balcony under the edge (bolt). Through the middle of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Hlavní blok
Same as Klepáč under the final overhang. Directly over it (rivet) n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Hlavní blok
Same as the route Kondor and further right up the wall (bolt) n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Hlavní blok
Through the indentation under the small overhang (ring), over it and along the small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Hlavní blok
Up the wall, over the overhang (bolt) and same as Amálka n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Hlavní blok
Up the edge under the small overhang (bolt). Over it into the wall and under the overhang… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Hlavní blok
Through the left part of the indentation onto the slab (bolt). Easy terrain under the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Hlavní blok
Up the corner to the balcony (ring). Under the overhanging corner (piton) and this way n.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Hlavní blok
Up the corner and indentation (2 bolts) to the small pillar (ring). This way n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Krabice
In the right part of the Krabice (Box) wall, through a crack, later a gully (ring) from… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
4+
Hlavní blok
Through the indentation to the small balcony (bolt) and further up the corner (bolt), or… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Hlavní blok
Through the middle of the prominent yellow wall (piton) n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+
Krabice
Same as Pravá Krabice (Right Box) under the second overhang. Directly over it (piton) n.… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
3+
Krabice
Same as Left Box under the overhang. Further via a wide crack, later by a chimney to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
Krabice
Up the wall directly under the overhang. Through the middle of the wall along the crack … Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
5+
Krabice
Up the wall into the niche under the overhang, left to the edge and along the edge (piton… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
4
Krabice
Along the wide crack under the overhang. By the wall along the edge (5 pitons) to the top. Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
4-
Sektor K3
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
4-
Sektor K3
Rock Climbing Route in shadow
3+
Sektor K3
Rock Climbing Route in shadow

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