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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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Dubová věž
Left of the "Ethereal Beings" route, 2 rings. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Dubová věž
Right of the "Saxána" route up the wall via 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Dubová věž
Left of the "Horkýšleže" route up the wall via a ring to the ledge (hourglass) and up via… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Dubová věž
From the ledge to the edge and to the ring. Via the small pillar/chimney and diagonally… Rock Climbing
3
Odraziště
From Oak Tower via a crack into the hole and double crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Dubová věž
From the gorge up the wall via 2 rings and right to the hourglass. Left along the edge… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Kaple
Up the wall along the right valley edge (ring, clock) to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Kaple
In the right part of the valley wall directly over a bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Výčep (Zadní masiv)
Left of "Marriage Bivouacs", in the north face, up the chimney, higher along the crack… Rock Climbing
6-
Výčep (Zadní masiv)
Opposite "Gloomy Route" on Forgotten Tower via the edge or corner to the clock, onto the… Rock Climbing
5
Výčep (Zadní masiv)
Diagonally left up the wall along the edge, higher along the edge to the summit. The… Rock Climbing
2
Kaple
From the saddle up the left part of the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Julie
Through the right part of the plateau face over a ring directly to the crack and up it to… Rock Climbing
7
Julie
Right of the route "Předotoč" via a crack over a ring to the saddle and freely to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Julie
Start on the E edge. Along the crack to the balcony and directly to the ledge. Over the… Rock Climbing
7
Julie
From the NE via the crack over a ring to the saddle and freely to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Julie
In the SE face along the crack to the ledge below the summit block. Over the overhang to… Rock Climbing
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Julie
Edge immediately next to N. c." Rock Climbing
7
Julie
Via the "Afternoon Route" above the 1st ring and traverse right below the ring of … Rock Climbing
6
Kapelník
(To the hourglasses and left to the summit as "9th var.": Uwe Horst, J. Flämig, 16. 8.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Kapelník
*** CAUTION *** In some routes by Petr Prachtel, the rings may be of questionable quality… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Kapelník
*** CAUTION *** In some routes by Petr Prachtel, the rings may be of questionable quality… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Kapelník
From the 1st ring on "Jeschke's route" right and up through a hollow over a small… Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
7
Kapelník
From the 3rd ring right and via fragile holds below the crack. Through it to the sub… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
7
Kapelník
From the 2nd ring of Jeschke's wall directly to the 4th ring of N. c. Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
6-
Kapelník
From the 4th ring of Jeschke's route along a rising ledge to the summit crack on the … Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Zlatá vyhlídka
In the left part of the SE face via a groove into a hole, up and right to the ring. Along… Rock Climbing
7
Kapelník
From the 2nd ring of Jeschke's route, right into the NE face to the 3rd ring of N. c. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5
Zlatá vyhlídka
Along the South edge directly to the ring of the "Corner Route" and by that to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Zlatá vyhlídka
To the right of the "Valley Route", via short steep sections (sokolíky) to the 1st ring… Rock Climbing

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