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Climbing at Kapelník

898 routes
108 areas
1–9 grades

Kapelník in central Hruboskalsko in Bohemian Paradise offers almost 900 routes on 108 towers – for example Zlatá vyhlídka, Dominstein (Smítkova věž), Křemenová, Korál, Vyhlídka u Lvíčka and Slunečná. The climbing is traditional on sandstone towers with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 9.

Part of Hruboskalsko centre, Kapelník has 898 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 9. Explore its 108 crags and sectors below.

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

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 apply to specific rocks. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps of the Nature Conservation Authority of the Český Ráj Protected Landscape Area

  • 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.

Zlatá vyhlídka 32 routes Dominstein (Smítkova věž) 30 routes Křemenová 30 routes Korál 27 routes Vyhlídka u Lvíčka 26 routes Slunečná 23 routes Jenovefa 22 routes Podmokelská 22 routes Kapelník 22 routes Dubová věž 21 routes Opomenutá 21 routes Sfinga 18 routes Cikán 16 routes Bivaková 15 routes Mravenčí 15 routes Cikánka 15 routes Nábožná 14 routes Čarodějnice 14 routes Lengáčova skála 14 routes Útesy 13 routes Tabulová hora 13 routes Jeřabí 13 routes Vřesová 12 routes Kořenského věž 12 routes Panny 12 routes Piták 11 routes Odraziště 11 routes Baba Jaga 11 routes Praděd 11 routes Netopýr 11 routes Mešita 10 routes Lavice 10 routes Taktovka 9 routes Cikáně 9 routes Kladívko 9 routes Vruboun posvátný 9 routes Pyramida 9 routes Julie 8 routes Křehká 8 routes Pirova věž 8 routes Náhrobní kámen 8 routes Palice 8 routes Borová 8 routes Monolit 8 routes Večerní věž 7 routes Šmudla 7 routes Krtina 7 routes Stěna s viklanem 7 routes Hezoun 7 routes Chroustova věž 7 routes Mužíček 7 routes Lovecká stěna 6 routes Velikonoční věž 6 routes Zapomenutá 6 routes Faraon 6 routes Kulička 6 routes Michaela 6 routes Svéhlavička 6 routes Koule 6 routes Paličák 5 routes Egypťan 5 routes Boule 5 routes Smutná 5 routes Boulička 5 routes Vagónek 5 routes Michal 5 routes Lvíček 4 routes Pašerák 4 routes Róm 4 routes Byrokrat 4 routes Parašutista 4 routes Lasička 4 routes Blíženci 4 routes Borůvka 4 routes Minaret 4 routes Skín 4 routes Stojan 4 routes Mechová 4 routes Buffa 4 routes Kaple 4 routes Aladar 4 routes Blázen 4 routes Botanická zahrada 3 routes Velvet 3 routes Výčep (Zadní masiv) 3 routes Polednice 3 routes Svéhlavička-předskalí 3 routes Zmije 3 routes Trpaslík 3 routes Mánkovec 3 routes Filmař 3 routes Letadlo 3 routes Seskok 2 routes Malinká 2 routes Archa 2 routes Egyptská stěna 2 routes Zoo 2 routes Sv. Ján 2 routes Těžítko 2 routes Kapr 2 routes Krakatice 1 route Packa 1 route Katalog 1 route Bobulička 1 route Bodlák 1 route Lavice - západní předskalí 1 route Loupák 1 route Zábradlí 1 route
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Boule
From the "N. c." base, right into the small crack and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Boule
From the ledge of "Second Route", up the middle of the wall directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Boule
From the upper side via a small chimney to the base below the NW face. Via a slanting… Rock Climbing
4
Boule
From the ledge of "Second Route", left onto the S edge, up it and via a notch to the… Rock Climbing
7
Zapomenutá
To the right of "N. c." up the wall along the edge (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Zapomenutá
Along the right valley edge over an hourglass and a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Boule
From the upper side via a small corner and right onto the ledge in the SE face. Right… Rock Climbing
5
Zapomenutá
From the right into the crack in the NW face. Up the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Zapomenutá
Up the small upper wall over a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Zapomenutá
Up the wall along the shallow corner to the right to the summit. Rock Climbing
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Zapomenutá
Up the middle of the valley wall over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Monolit
From the upper edge diagonally right to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Monolit
Up the wall left of the upper edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Monolit
From the N edge diagonally left to the E edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Monolit
Along the right valley edge and freely via the slab to the summit. Rock Climbing
9
Monolit
In the right part of the valley wall to a small flake and right to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Monolit
Via the S edge over the ledge to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Monolit
With the S edge. Rock Climbing
8
Monolit
Start in the middle of the plateau wall, right of a prominent hole. Via a small wall… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Šmudla
From the gorge via the right part of the NE wall directly to the bolt. Diagonally left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7-/7
Šmudla
From the gorge in the middle of the NE wall via a short crack to the end and from the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
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Šmudla
Through the left part of the NE wall, bolt. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Šmudla
From SE via a short chimney to the fore-rock and up the NE wall. Rock Climbing
4
Šmudla
Through the middle of the plateau wall directly and from the right to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Šmudla
From the passage via a short small wall above the valley to the summit. Rock Climbing
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Šmudla
Via the valley edge, bolt. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Hezoun
Right of "Normal route" via an open chimney into a crack and through it to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Hezoun
From the right via a corner to a ledge in the valley wall (pine tree). Via a small wall… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Hezoun
Up the overhanging wall along the groove (bolt) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Hezoun
Via the left valley crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay

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