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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
8
Odraziště
Up the wall via 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Odraziště
Wide crack to the ledge (belay), wall left into the crack and up to the balcony. Straight… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Odraziště
From the gorge, via a crack to the ledge. Up over the overhang and ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Odraziště
Via the corner crack to the ledge, right and up the overhanging wall via 3 rings to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Kaple
Left of the route "Seven Crosses" strenuously over the overhang to the ring, higher left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Kapelník
Through a corner in the left part of the valley wall to a ledge, via chimney-like… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7/7+
Kapelník
Right of the "Valley route" via a crack and a notch to the 1st and 2nd rings. (With aid)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7
Kapelník
From E via the wall diagonally left to the 1st ring. From the left over the overhang and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7
Kapelník
In the plateau wall via a chimney-like formation to the end and diagonally left to a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8
Kapelník
From the 1st ring of "Funke's route" directly over the overhang to the ring. Traverse… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Kapelník
Funke's route halfway through the traverse and through the center of the wall over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Kapelník
Up the wall along the crack to the 1st and 2nd rings. Up the wall always straight (3rd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Kapelník
In the right part of the valley wall via a crack to a ledge and to the ring. Via the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7-/7
Kapelník
Up the wall over two rings directly to the 2nd ring of the "Normal Route". Freely to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
8
Kapelník
Up the wall directly over the ring to the 1st ring of "N. c.", further via a hollow and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7
Zlatá vyhlídka
From the base of the tower upwards under a prominent overhang and left to the ring. Left,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8
Egypťan
Along the edge to the 1st ring and from the right to the 2nd ring, up to the balcony and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Filmař
Up the right valley edge over the ring to the large yellow hourglass. From the right into… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Filmař
Up the middle of the pillar over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Minaret
From the boulder, right to the edge and along it over 3 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Minaret
From the slope to the right towards the clock holds and directly over 3 to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Podmokelská
Up the pillar between "Smítkova cesta" and "Rejected Love" over 3 rings into the crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Vruboun posvátný
Briefly up the corner and left behind the edge to the 1st ring, up and along the edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Vruboun posvátný
Up the left crack to the end and from the right to the ledge; up the wall over the ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Vruboun posvátný
Up the wall over the hourglass to the edge (ring), up to the 2nd ring and from the left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Vruboun posvátný
From the boulder, up the right crack to the ledge. Traverse left and up the pillar over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Tabulová hora
From the slope to the right behind the edge and up the slab over a ring directly to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Tabulová hora
Up the middle of the valley wall over 3 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Tabulová hora
Up the wall over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Róm
Along the edge to the 1st ring. Up to the 2nd ring and along the crack to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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