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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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Zlatá vyhlídka
Through the crack in the left part of the NE face via the ring to the saddle between the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Zlatá vyhlídka
From the 1st ring of the "Zlota perspektywa" route, briefly up and left to the 2nd ring.… Rock Climbing
6
Zlatá vyhlídka
Up the center of the valley (NE) wall via a short steep section (sokolík) to the ring.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Zlatá vyhlídka
From the crawl space via a narrowing chimney to the pillar leading to the ring. Rock Climbing
6
Zlatá vyhlídka
Via the Pillar route briefly to the ledge, then up the wall along the crack to the ring.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Zlatá vyhlídka
Via the "Pillar route" briefly to the ledge. Left through the crack and along the edge. Rock Climbing
3
Zlatá vyhlídka
From SE into a narrow, internal chimney and through it to the SW sub-peak. Rock Climbing
4
Zlatá vyhlídka
From the "SE chimney" via an outer, open chimney narrowing into a crack. Rock Climbing
8
Zlatá vyhlídka
Up the wall directly (ring) to the 1st ring of the "Valley Route". Directly over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Zlatá vyhlídka
In the right part of the SE face via a chimney to the crawl space. Through it to the NE… Rock Climbing
8
Zlatá vyhlídka
Up the wall directly (ring) to the ring of route "Thirsty Ceiling". Along it to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Zlatá vyhlídka
From the corner to the grassy ledge. Via the corner into the saddle between the summit… Rock Climbing
7
Zlatá vyhlídka
From the ledge 6m to the left of the "Mossy Route", via the overhang into the wall and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Zlatá vyhlídka
Via the Pillar Route to the ledge and a narrowing small chimney directly onto the pillar… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Zlatá vyhlídka
To the left of the West Edge to the hourglasses (holds) and right to the 1st Q. From the… Rock Climbing
6
Zlatá vyhlídka
Via the "Machaň Route" a few meters up, right behind the edge and to the ring. Left along… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Zlatá vyhlídka
From the ring of the "Farewell Route", up the wall to the right edge and along it to the… Rock Climbing
7
Zlatá vyhlídka
Diagonally right to the ring. Up to the right onto the grassy ledge. Via a gully… Rock Climbing
6-
Zlatá vyhlídka
From the corner to the grassy ledge, left and up the center of the wall over the ring to… Rock Climbing
6-
Zlatá vyhlídka
Up the wall over the ring to the North fore-summit. Rock Climbing
8
Zlatá vyhlídka
Along the NW edge over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Zlatá vyhlídka
From the gorge between Cikáně and the tower, up the wall diagonally left into a large… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Róm
Left, hand crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Skín
Along the left edge of the pillar over a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
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Skín
Along the edge over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Skín
Wall from the left or right edge to the center of the wall to the ring. Via a short,… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Róm
Up the center of the wall over two rings to the top. Rock Climbing
6
Róm
Along the edge over the ring to the top. Rock Climbing
6
Lengáčova skála
Up the wall, higher along the edge over two rings and directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Lengáčova skála
From S, up the chimney to the fore-rock. Up the wall to the left of the edge to the… Rock Climbing

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