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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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6
Pirova věž
From the base, over a bulge into the wall, traverse left and up the wall over two rings… Rock Climbing
6-
Pirova věž
Right part of the NE face over three rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Seskok
Through the middle of the SE small wall and from the left to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Mánkovec
Left of the left upper edge, over an overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Mánkovec
Step onto the small balcony and right via a gully to the summit. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Seskok
By jumping from the massif. Rock Climbing
2
Mánkovec
Up the right side of the eastern edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Letadlo
From the southeast, between the corner crack and the edge, through the middle of the… Rock Climbing
5
Katalog
Via the right edge over the hole to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Zmije
Up the SE overhanging wall to a ledge, along it to the right edge and to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Chroustova věž
From the edge below the overhang. Via a short fissure to the 1st bolt. Over a friable… Rock Climbing
8
Chroustova věž
Via the route "Solar Eclipse" to the bolt. Up the wall directly along the fissure to the… Rock Climbing
1
Chroustova věž
From SE by descending from the edge onto a ledge and a small wall. Rock Climbing
7
Chroustova věž
Through the corner to a ledge, higher up left via a small wall along a narrow crack to… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Chroustova věž
From the edge. Rock Climbing
6-
Chroustova věž
From the N edge over the hole and diagonally left to the bolt. Traverse right to the edge… Rock Climbing
8
Chroustova věž
Via the route "Solar Eclipse" below the fissure, traverse left to the hole and diagonally… Rock Climbing
6-
Dubová věž
Edge right of the "Ethereal Beings" route. Up the small wall along the crack to the ledge… Rock Climbing
7
Dubová věž
Along the edge via a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Dubová věž
From the ring of the "Samburu" route, left via the crack. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Dubová věž
*** WARNING *** In some routes by Petr Prachtel, the rings may be of questionable quality… Rock Climbing
6
Dubová věž
Via the corner under the overhang and via a ring along the crack to the fore-summit … Rock Climbing
7
Dubová věž
Diagonally right under the wide crack (hourglass) and via the crack over a ring to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Dubová věž
Right of the "Left Strap" route from the ledge up the middle of the pillar to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Dubová věž
Via "Přes jarabáka" route to the small balcony, traverse left and straight over the… Rock Climbing
7
Dubová věž
In the ledge traverse left past the edge to the hourglass. Diagonally right to the ring… Rock Climbing
6
Dubová věž
Left of the "Ethereal Beings" route along the edge via two rings to the sub-summit.… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Dubová věž
Left of the "Flying Glasses" route up the wall via 5 rings to the ledge and right along… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Dubová věž
Via the chimney in a prominent corner, higher up the crack to the ring. Via the crack to… Rock Climbing
8
Dubová věž
Left of the "Memories of Africa" route up the wall via 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay

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