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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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Praděd
From the ledge somewhat upwards and traverse left to the W edge. Then to the hourglasses… Rock Climbing
6
Praděd
Left of "N. c." traverse through the chimney into the valley. Via the face over… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Praděd
Through the center of the SW face over the overhang and 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Praděd
From the S face and crack to the ring. Up through the holes (hourglasses) and the 2nd… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Praděd
With the edge to the overhang, from the right into the hole and to the ring. Left along… Rock Climbing
3
Praděd
From the plateau side via a chimney to the fore-summit, step across and along the edge to… Rock Climbing
3
Kulička
From the passage E along the edge to the hourglasses, traverse right and through the… Rock Climbing
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Praděd
From the left over the hole to the hourglasses on the W edge. Diagonally right (ring)… Rock Climbing
6-
Praděd
From the ledge of the "Valley Wall" along the left edge over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Kulička
From the slope along a ledge to the right and through the center of the NE face over the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Kulička
Through the right part of the plateau wall over the overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Kulička
Through the left part of the plateau wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Kulička
Through the center of the NW face over the overhang. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Kulička
From the right onto a ledge in the wall of the opposite massif and by a jump to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Koule
Right of the route "Probably not" via the wall and edge to the ring and directly to the… Rock Climbing
6
Koule
Up the wall over the ring and overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Koule
N. c." briefly up and right to the 1st ring. Through the center of the wall over the 2nd… Rock Climbing
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Koule
Up the wall along the edge, higher up the edge over the ring from the left to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Koule
In the valley wall to the right along the crack to the balcony and via a small wall to… Rock Climbing
2
Těžítko
From S to the balcony and via a short wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Těžítko
Along the West edge directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Koule
From NW via a wide crack into the saddle between the peaks and a small wall to the… Rock Climbing
7
Cikáně
Via the crack into a large hole, right onto the edge and slightly right to the summit. Rock Climbing
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Cikáně
From the ring of the "NE wall" route, traverse left and along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Cikáně
Via the crack to the fore-summit. To the left of the "Chladná" route, up the wall along… Rock Climbing
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Cikáně
From the NE, from the gorge between Cikáně and Zlatá vyhlídka to the fore-summit. By… Rock Climbing
3
Cikáně
Via the "North Route" to Cikán to the saddle, via the crack to the fore-summit and via… Rock Climbing
5
Cikáně
From the chimney, via the crack in the corner to the "N. c." saddle and along the edge to… Rock Climbing
6
Cikáně
Via the crack in the right part of the NE wall to the fore-summit and "N. c." to the… Rock Climbing
7
Cikáně
Start in the center of the South wall. To the right, via a disappearing crack under the… Rock Climbing

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