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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-
Lengáčova skála
Through cracks to the shelf, then right and up the receding edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Lengáčova skála
Along the ledge in the SE wall to the right into the valley wall and its left part over… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
From the 1st ring of "The Way over Jidoda" with a blunt edge over the ring directly onto… Rock Climbing
8
Lengáčova skála
Up the wall over three rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Lengáčova skála
Via the chimney into the hole (hourglass) and through the crack to the ring. Through the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Lengáčova skála
Via the chimney into the hole (hourglass) and through the crack to the ring. Through the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Lengáčova skála
Up the center of the SW wall to the ring. Via the chimney into the small shelf,… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Lengáčova skála
Through the crack to the ring, right through the crack onto the shelf, then 6m left and… Rock Climbing
4
Lengáčova skála
From the passage under the S fore-rock, along the notch to the right into the center of… Rock Climbing
6
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Through the gully into the hole, through the crawlspace to the chimney and up to the ring… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Jump from the V plateau to the NW tower. Rock Climbing
7
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
From the 2nd ring of "Chlum's Way" directly up the wall (ring) into the crack and up it… Rock Climbing
?
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
To the right of "Chlum's Way", ring. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Up the wall over two ring bolts and right via the gully to its end. Briefly upwards and… Rock Climbing
6-
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
From the chimney up the wall to the right to the ring bolt. Directly to the 2nd ring bolt… Rock Climbing
3
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
From the gorge via the narrow chimney. Rock Climbing
8/8+
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
From the chimney obliquely left to the ring bolt. From the left and directly to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Through the small corner to the horizontal notch, left over a ring bolt and along the… Rock Climbing
9
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Up the wall diagonally right to the massive hourglass, up the wall and through the crack… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Along the right edge of the "North Chimney" (1st and 2nd ring bolt) to the 3rd ring bolt.… Rock Climbing
6
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Left of the chimney via the crack to the ring bolt, up the wall to the 2nd ring bolt,… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Left of the edge via the overhanging wall (ring bolt) into the indentation of the "Svatoš… Rock Climbing
6
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
From the 2nd ring of "Chlum's Way" a few meters up, diagonally left to the ledge, along… Rock Climbing
6
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Via the "Smítka Route" above the overhang, right to the edge and along it to the ring… Rock Climbing
9
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
From the start of the "Overhanging Crack" under the overhang on the ledge to the right… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Up the wall along the crack to the gully, via it (poorly protected) to the balcony and to… Rock Climbing
6-
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Left of the chimney, from the edge, traverse left to the notch and via it to the ring… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
From the 1st ring bolt of the "July Route" traverse left to the 2nd ring bolt. Via the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Via the "Overhanging Crack" above the overhang, right to the 1st ring bolt and up the… Rock Climbing
8
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Via the crack to the ledge, up the wall to the ring bolt and with aid to the 2nd ring… Rock Climbing

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