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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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Čarodějnice
To the left of the route "NE face" via a notch, higher up the wall over the ring to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Čarodějnice
To the left of the route "Swallow's" directly up the wall into the hole and diagonally… Rock Climbing
6
Čarodějnice
To the right of the route "NE face" between boulders up the wall over the ring directly… Rock Climbing
7
Čarodějnice
Up the wall to the ring, 2m left and via the hollow to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Kapr
From the plateau side via artificial steps. Rock Climbing
0
Kapr
Through the left part of the plateau wall to a slanting slab and then by friction to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Pirova věž
From the upper side, right into the crack and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Dubová věž
Up the wall (hourglass) to the ring and directly through the hole to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Dubová věž
Right plateau edge (point) to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Dubová věž
From the gorge in the plateau wall via the corner chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Julie
From the E into the saddle between the towers. From the right plateau edge diagonally… Rock Climbing
6-
Kapelník
Via "Jeschke's route" to the 1st ring, right to the 2nd and 1st ring of "N. c.". ,… Rock Climbing
6-
Kapelník
Via the chimney-like formation of "N. c." to the end and right to the ring. A long… Rock Climbing
6
Kapelník
From the small crack in the NW face diagonally right to the ring. Up the wall along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Zlatá vyhlídka
From the start of "N. c." diagonally right into a small cave (hourglass) and further… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Zlatá vyhlídka
Right of the "SE chimney" via the wall and a short crack to the balcony. Left and up to… Rock Climbing
8
Zlatá vyhlídka
Via the "NE crack" a few meters up, right and under a large overhang. Via a short steep… Rock Climbing
6
Zlatá vyhlídka
Via the crumbling chimney to the ring and a short crack to the SW fore-summit and "N. c."… Rock Climbing
6
Zlatá vyhlídka
In the corner to the right of the "NW crack", via a short steep section (sokolík) to the… Rock Climbing
4
Zlatá vyhlídka
From the large hole on "N. c.", left and along the edge to the fore-summit. Rock Climbing
5
Lengáčova skála
From S to the fore-rock. Traverse across the SW wall to the W edge. Up the receding wall… Rock Climbing
4
Lengáčova skála
From S to the fore-rock. Right into the SE wall and over the holes to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
From S, up the wall and gully into a prominent hole. Over the overhang to the left to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
In the right part of the S face to the right onto a low fore-peak (hidden thread anchors)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Through the prominent corner over the overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
In the SW face via the corner and inner chimney. Rock Climbing
3
Mužíček
From the saddle between the towers along the smooth W edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Pašerák
Up the plateau wall. Rock Climbing
2
Pašerák
Rock Climbing
6
Taktovka
From the traverse of "Old R." further left to the 2nd ring. Over the overhang and left to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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