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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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7
Piták
From the slope (from the crack) right into the center of the pillar and up the wall over… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Taktovka
Via the "Old Route" to the 1st ring. Through the corner under the overhang, right past… Rock Climbing
7
Buffa
From the boulder up the wall via a bolt (bh.) to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Buffa
To the right of the route "Dear Customer" up the wall along the edge via a bolt (bh.) to… Rock Climbing
6
Buffa
Up the chimney, higher left into the crack and through it over the ring. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Taktovka
Along the edge slightly left and up the wall (1st ring) to the 2nd ring of "Chlum's Route… Rock Climbing
?
Taktovka
To the right of the route "Hit", 2 rings. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Taktovka
From the 2nd ring of "Old R." left to the edge and along it. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Taktovka
Along the edge over 2 rings to the ledge and optionally to the summit. Rock Climbing
8-/8
Taktovka
Through the right part of the SW wall (5 rings) to the 4th ring of the "Old Route".… Rock Climbing
6
Buffa
Diagonally left to the ring and up the wall (two rings) directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Taktovka
Optionally to the fore-summit and up to the 1st ring. Traverse left (hourglass) across a… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Velvet
From the middle of the valley wall through the holes diagonally right to the ring. Up the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Útesy
Up the crack. Rock Climbing
6-
Velvet
Over the boulder onto the left valley edge and up it over two rings to the ledge. Right… Rock Climbing
7
Útesy
Up the crack and left up the wall to the ring. Straight over the 2nd ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Velvet
Along the right valley edge up the grooves to the end (hourglasses or pitons/anchors) and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Malinká
Rock Climbing
3
Malinká
Up the middle of the small wall (hourglasses or pitons/anchors) to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Útesy
To the right of the "Continuum of Transience" route along the edge over 5 rings to the… Rock Climbing
6
Útesy
Up the corner over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Aladar
From the right corner along the holes to the center of the valley wall and to the ring.… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Útesy
Up the wall over four rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Aladar
Along the edge over three rings to the base of the tower. Rock Climbing
4
Aladar
From the NW shelf along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Útesy
Up the overhang left over 2 rings and up to the 2nd ring of the "Hasta la vista Radane"… Rock Climbing
6-
Aladar
The route leads to the valley base of the tower. From the west, via the rib over a ring… Rock Climbing
6
Útesy
To the right of the "Memory Optimism" route up the wide crack, higher up the middle of… Rock Climbing
6
Podmokelská
To the left of the "Narrow Chimney" route up the wall diagonally left under the overhang.… Rock Climbing
6
Podmokelská
Up the right crack, higher up the narrow chimney into the saddle and up the "Chimney… Rock Climbing

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