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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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Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Left of the chimney via a 4m gully (sling) and left to the edge to the ring bolt. Along… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Dominstein (Smítkova věž)
Left of the corner via the overhanging crack to the ledge and left through the tunnel to… Rock Climbing
8
Jeřabí
In the left part of the valley face via the overhang and the center of the wall, higher… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Jeřabí
From E to the bench, then right into the chimney and via it to the fore-peak. Step over… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Jeřabí
Up the wall obliquely left to the 1st ring bolt, left to the start of the crack and along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Jeřabí
From the saddle between Jeřabí and Sphinx 2m left into the valley face and directly (ring… Rock Climbing
7
Jeřabí
"Standard route" briefly upwards, right along the crack into the hole and to the ring… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Jeřabí
From the left, traverse over the edge and overhang to the ring bolt. Up the wall directly… Rock Climbing
7
Jeřabí
From the saddle between Jeřabí and Sphinx traverse left to the ring bolt. Along the small… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Jeřabí
Through the narrow pillar over two ring bolts to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Jeřabí
Up the center of the pillar left of the "Standard route" directly (two ring bolts) to the… Rock Climbing
8
Lavice - západní předskalí
From the chimney traverse to the edge and along it over the 1st ring into the hole. From… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2
Lvíček
From the saddle between Lvíček and Mužíček, traverse right to the chimney in the NW wall… Rock Climbing
3
Mužíček
From the foresummit, up the N wall obliquely right and along the edge. Rock Climbing
6-
Mužíček
From SW up the wall to the 1st ring, slightly left to the 2nd ring and directly under the… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Mužíček
In the valley wall, difficult (directly) into the hole and to the ring. From the right… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Lvíček
Briefly up the crack and left to the ring. Up the wall over 2 more rings to the summit of… Rock Climbing
8
Vyhlídka u Lvíčka
From the 1st bolt (bh.) of the route "Trhák" (Blockbuster) left into the crack and… Rock Climbing
8
Vyhlídka u Lvíčka
Through the middle of the wall over the overhang (1st ring) and up to the 2nd ring.… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Vyhlídka u Lvíčka
Up the wall (two rings) over the ledge to the 3rd ring. Up to the cornice (hourglass) and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Vyhlídka u Lvíčka
Up the small corner and crack via a ring to the ledge. From the left through the hollow… Rock Climbing
6-
Vyhlídka u Lvíčka
Right of the "Za to může Fidel" route up the wall over 2 rings to the ledge. Left and up… Rock Climbing
7
Vyhlídka u Lvíčka
Left of the "Náhorní" route up the wall over bh. to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Vyhlídka u Lvíčka
From the gorge, right of the cave, up the wall over 3 bh. to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Vyhlídka u Lvíčka
Up the corner to the ledge and left through the middle of the slab (1st ring) below the… Rock Climbing
?
Vyhlídka u Lvíčka
Right of the route "No nesting allowed", ring. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Vyhlídka u Lvíčka
Right of the route "Hovnimír Všezvorálek" briefly up the corner and right beyond the edge… Rock Climbing
6-
Vyhlídka u Lvíčka
Up the wall along the edge via a bolt (bh.) to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Lvíček
Up the wall right of the SW edge over a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Lvíček
From the saddle along the ledge left to the crack and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing

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