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Climbing at Karlovy Vary region

191 routes
5 areas
2–8+/9- grades

In the Karlovy Vary region most routes are on the Svatošské skály in the Ohře valley, with more at Bohunka, Loket, Špičatý kámen and Bečov nad Teplou. The climbing is mostly traditional on vertical walls with fixed protection and your own cams. Check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association before visiting.

Part of West Bohemia, Karlovy Vary region has 191 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 8+/9-. Explore its 5 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Traditional Climbing, Fixed belay, Friends, Vertical wall.

Rules

The ČHS rules for Czech rock areas and the local regional commission's rules apply: do not alter the rock or holds, do not climb on wet rock, and follow ČHS principles for first ascents.

Svatošské skály 120 routes Bohunka 28 routes Loket 17 routes Špičatý kámen 14 routes Bečov nad Teplou 12 routes
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3
Tchán
Through a depression in the wall of the outer massif to the balcony, then over a detached… Rock Climbing
5
Tchán
To the balcony from the left via a corner/groove. Rock Climbing
4
Tchán
Approach at the lowest point of the S pillar via two cracks upwards (ring), traverse… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5+
Svědkové
Up the pillar in the middle of the southeast wall of Svědkové (Witnesses). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5+
Svědkové
Up the right part of the wall. Rock Climbing
4
Svědkové
From the right into a small indentation, traverse left into the gully and straight up it… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5+
Svědkové
Up the overhanging small wall diagonally left to the edge and along the edge to the… Rock Climbing
3
Svědkové
Along the ridge over all the summits of Svědkové (Witnesses). Start at Páter. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4
Svědkové
To the right of the corner, up cracks below the overhang (piton), then left into the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5
Nevěsta s ženichem
Up the prominent corner to the left of Gotická via 3 bolts to the balcony, from there… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5
Nevěsta s ženichem
Along the edge to the left of the prominent chimney up to below the overhang (piton).… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
8+/9-
Nevěsta s ženichem
To the left of the Gotická route, up the wall to the last anchor. Rock Climbing
6
Nevěsta s ženichem
Overhang and wall between the Gotická and Ohří routes. Nice climbing to the tower over… Rock Climbing
6
Nevěsta s ženichem
Up the fractured SW wall slightly right to the S edge, traverse left (ring) and along a… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay
8+
Nevěsta s ženichem
Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8+
Nevěsta s ženichem
Up the left half of the E wall using delicate holds to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Nevěsta s ženichem
From the fore-summit along the edge to the piton of the Eastern Route and further along… Rock Climbing Friends
5
Nevěsta s ženichem
From the fore-summit in the NW wall, over a ring along cracks to the balcony, then up the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
7
Nevěsta s ženichem
Approach in the W wall. To the fore-summit and up the wall to the right edge, along it… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4
Svatoš
Directly up the wall (2 pitons) briefly to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3+
Loketská věž
Up a sharp arête to the top of the pinnacle on the ridge. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4
Loketská věž
Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5-
Loketská věž
Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4
Loketská věž
In the SE face along the ridge of Loket Tower, via a crack below the overhang. Further… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
3+
Loketská věž
Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4
Loketská věž
Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4
Loketská věž
Via a crack in the SE face to the balcony (sk. ). Up the chimney and traverse left to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4+
Loketská věž
Via the Leaders' Route to the small balcony. From the piton directly up to the balcony to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4
Loketská věž
Via the corner and chimney from the W to the small balcony (sk. ). Left through the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
3
Loketská věž
From the uphill side of the tower, from the right to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing

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