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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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7
Hezoun
Via the left valley crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Lasička
Right to the W edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Lasička
From the left along the ledge into the valley wall and through its left part to the… Rock Climbing
6
Hezoun
Via a small wall left of "Normal route" to the fissure and straight up. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Hezoun
Via a hand crack in the middle of the plateau wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
6
Lasička
Along the right valley edge to the fore-rock and freely to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Lasička
Through the left part of the plateau wall over ledges to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Netopýr
Via a narrow crack and wall over two bolts to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Netopýr
Through the middle of the green wall over three bolts. Rock Climbing
6
Netopýr
Via the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
?
Netopýr
Right of the route ".45 ACP", bolt. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Netopýr
Via the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Netopýr
Via the flake and wall (bolt). Rock Climbing
7/7+
Netopýr
From the right into the hole, left and straight to the 1st bolt. Up to the 2nd bolt and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Netopýr
Up the wall into the crack and briefly upwards through it. Traverse left into the wall… Rock Climbing
6-
Netopýr
Through the chimney to the fore-rock and along the blunt edge to the 1st bolt; straight… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Netopýr
Via a narrow crack and wall over two bolts to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Netopýr
Below via a narrow crack, higher up via a wide crack (bolt). Rock Climbing
2
Stojan
Via the NW small wall. Rock Climbing
4
Stojan
Overhanging wall above the passage directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Stojan
From the left to the SE edge and along it over the bulges to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Stojan
From the W edge diagonally right to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Blíženci
Up the small wall right of the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Blíženci
Up the middle of the small wall (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Krakatice
From the ledge via the middle, wide crack, higher up the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Blíženci
Left of "N. c." along the small edge and right through the hole to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Blíženci
*** WARNING *** In some routes by Petr Prachtel, the rings may be of questionable quality… Rock Climbing
6
Baba Jaga
In the right part of the valley wall along the crack to the ledge, overhanging wall along… Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
5
Baba Jaga
From the plateau side traverse left into the valley to the balcony and up the overgrown… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Baba Jaga
Left part of the NE wall along the edge via a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay

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