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Climbing at Kacanovy

77 routes
20 areas
1–9 grades

Kacanovy in outer Hruboskalsko in Bohemian Paradise offer almost 80 routes on 20 sandstone rocks – for example Kacanovy krík, Rozvalina, Kacanovský bažináč, Kacanováček, Rozpadlá and Malina. The climbing is traditional with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 9.

Part of Hruboskalsko outer area, Kacanovy has 77 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 9. Explore its 20 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Vertical wall, Textile belay.

Rules

Climbing conditions in the Český Ráj PLA: - use public or marked paths to access the rocks and do not damage the vegetation cover - use only fixed protection and textile belay devices. - keep quiet, do not climb on wet or damp sandstone, do not disturb nesting birds - report bird nesting, wear shoes with smooth soles, or climb barefoot - do not damage or change the surface of the rocks (rope abrasion, chopping), do not remove plants and vegetation - always climb routes from below, the number of climbers in the team max. 5, do not use Top Rope - magnesium and other chemical agents are prohibited, rappel only on permanent rappel anchors - show your climbing license upon request - first ascent regime - see map polygons.

Nature Conservation: Climbing seasonally prohibited from November 1st to March 31st, exceptions are for specific rocks. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority of Nature Conservation Protected Landscape Area Bohemian Paradise

  • Chalk is banned.
  • No metal protection – fixed gear and textile protection (slings, knots) only.
  • Climb ground-up and on dry rock only.
  • Parties of no more than 5 climbers.
  • Abseil only from fixed anchors.
  • Reach the crags only on public and marked paths.
  • Do not damage the rock or plants, do not disturb nesting birds and keep noise down.
  • First ascents usually need prior approval.

On most rocks climbing is allowed only from 1 April to 31 October. Check current status and exceptions (hruboskalsko.cz, ČHS crag database) before you go.

Kacanovy krík 13 routes Rozvalina 7 routes Kacanovský bažináč 6 routes Kacanováček 5 routes Rozpadlá 5 routes Malina 4 routes Skála překvapení 4 routes Tmavá skalka 4 routes Kněžna 4 routes Schýlená 3 routes Hradiště 3 routes Poštolka 3 routes Muška 3 routes Brk 3 routes Vodouch 2 routes Hlupák 2 routes Sklepník 2 routes Komáří ostroh 2 routes Pytlík 1 route Loch 1 route
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Malina
From the uphill side, via the indentation to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Malina
Via the indentation in the center of the wall, left to the crack and along it to the… Rock Climbing
1
Kacanovský bažináč
Rock Climbing
2
Kacanovský bažináč
Rock Climbing
2
Kacanovský bažináč
Through the right part of the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Hlupák
From the windward side along the crack. Rock Climbing
1
Brk
Along the left side of the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Brk
Rock Climbing
2
Brk
Through the middle of the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Kacanovský bažináč
Rock Climbing
1
Kacanovský bažináč
Through the right part of the SE wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Kacanovský bažináč
Rock Climbing
2
Kacanováček
Along the left windward edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Kacanováček
From the right onto the south edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Kacanováček
On the left side of the right windward edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Kacanováček
From the middle of the NW wall diagonally left, then upwards, right onto the ledge, along… Rock Climbing
3
Hlupák
Along the left windward edge and right to the summit. Rock Climbing

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