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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
Útesy
Freely to the small tower, left to the edge and up the wall (two rings). Rock Climbing
6-
Útesy
To the right of the corner up the wall over three rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Útesy
Up the wall over the ring left into the crack and up it over the 2nd ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Podmokelská
Up the groove to the end, left in the ledge behind the edge and up the wall along the… Rock Climbing
6
Útesy
Up the prominent corner to the end, ring. Left to the ledge and up the "Delusion of… Rock Climbing
6
Útesy
To the right of the "Blue Devil" route, from the corner diagonally left and up the small… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Útesy
Up the overhanging groove and left to the 1st ring. Up the wall over 2 rings directly to… Rock Climbing
6
Podmokelská
Up the "Dro-li-to" route to the 2nd ring. Right and up the middle of the pillar over the… Rock Climbing
8
Podmokelská
Up the crack over the overhang and ring to the end, left onto the balcony and right up… Rock Climbing
8
Podmokelská
To the left of the "Joskův odkaz" route up the grooves, higher up along the crack over 3… Rock Climbing
6-
Podmokelská
Up the crack over the overhang into the chimney, through it under the roof and up the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Podmokelská
To the left of the "Valley Wall" up the strongly overhanging wall over 3 rings. Straight… Rock Climbing
8
Podmokelská
From the base of the rock right into the middle of the pillar and up to the ring. Along… Rock Climbing
8
Podmokelská
Briefly up the "For Revenge" route and traverse right to the 1st ring. Straight to the… Rock Climbing
6
Podmokelská
From the start of the "Valley Wall" directly over 2 rings into the small corner and along… Rock Climbing
3
Podmokelská
Up the chimneys to the balcony, left up the small wall behind the edge and up the corner… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Podmokelská
Up the groove of the "Teamwork" route and up the wall over five rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Podmokelská
Up the fissure to the hourglass (or piton/anchor point) and up the crack to the bench. Up… Rock Climbing
6
Podmokelská
From the left to the crack and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Bivaková
From the right to the south edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Zábradlí
In the valley wall, left along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Bivaková
Through the middle of the small pillar over the ring to the terrace. By chimney to the… Rock Climbing
2
Bivaková
Via a small corner or from the plateau side traversing to the terrace and by crack in the… Rock Climbing
2
Bivaková
Through the gully into the space between both towers and by chimney or crack to the… Rock Climbing
3
Bivaková
By crack in the corner to the terrace and right into the space between the towers. By… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Pyramida
From the ring of the route "Good Day" slightly right to the 1st ring of "5th Dynasty".… Rock Climbing
7
Bivaková
Via the corner (ring) and chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Bivaková
Up the wall over the ring to the shelf and directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Bivaková
Left of the edge up the wall to the ring. Up to the balcony under the overhang. From the… Rock Climbing
7
Pyramida
Along the sloping ledge to the right to the ring. Traverse left under the crack and along… Rock Climbing

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