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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
Tabulová hora
Right of the "Tomášek's Edge" route, via the pillar over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Lovecká stěna
From the gorge right onto the edge and over 2 rings directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Lovecká stěna
Left of the "Boar's Path" route, via an overhang to the ledge, left and up the wall over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Stěna s viklanem
Through the crack to the ring and over the hole left to the 2nd ring. Directly and along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Lengáčova skála
Along the edge over the ring to the shelf. Traverse left, up the wall over 2 rings to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Stěna s viklanem
Right of the chimney, along the edge to the ring and directly to the 2nd ring. Right onto… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Stěna s viklanem
From the gorge along the edge over the ring into the hole and up to the 2nd ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Lengáčova skála
To the left of the "Relaxation" route into the hole and left to the ring. Up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Stěna s viklanem
From the ledge diagonally right into the hole and directly over 3 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Stěna s viklanem
Along the edge over 4 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Bivaková
As "Valley Corner", to the edge and then over 2 rings to the 3rd ring. Briefly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Svéhlavička-předskalí
Left of the route "Cesta za nohu" (Leg Route), along the edge over 2 rings and left to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Up the wall through holes and over a ring bolt to a grassy ledge and freely to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Right of the "Valley Route" along the edge over 2 ring bolts to a grassy ledge. Up the … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Skín
Start from the saddle between Skín and Róm (like the Old Route on Cikán, which leads… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5
Podmokelská
In the ledge right (1st ring) to the gully and along it to the 2nd ring. Up the wall … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Sv. Ján
From SE via a small chimney to the base, left on the ledge and along the S edge. Rock Climbing
1
Sv. Ján
Along the upper edge to the small balcony and up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Boulička
Rock Climbing
2
Boulička
From the right or left onto the edge and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Bodlák
Left part of the SW face. Rock Climbing
3
Boulička
Up the middle of the small NW face directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Bobulička
Up the middle of the small NW face along the small cracks and directly up the wall. Rock Climbing
1
Boulička
Rock Climbing
1
Boulička
Up the wall along the blunt E edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Pirova věž
From the base, over a bulge and up the middle of the wall over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Pirova věž
From the right, via cracks into the center of the upper wall and over a ring to the… Rock Climbing
5
Pirova věž
In the right part of the upper wall along the crack into the niche. Via the right edge to… Rock Climbing
7
Pirova věž
Along the left upper edge over a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Pirova věž
Left part of the NE face to the boulder and the valley base. Through a friable crack to… Rock Climbing

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