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Climbing at Kat

7 routes
6-–8+/9- grades

Part of Město, Kat has 7 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 6- to 8+/9-. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Textile belay, Vertical wall, Spare Route.

Rules

Nature protection: Seasonal climbing ban from January 1 to April 30. Nature Protection Document: OP measure 2019, OP authority PLA Broumovsko

- Do not interfere with vegetation on the rocks, do not remove stones, wood and organic matter from cracks - Use tourist routes and marked access paths for access - Do not disturb nesting birds, climb only on dry rocks in shoes with soft soles - Belay with fixed means and textile loops, do not rub the rock with rope, do not chop - Magnesium is prohibited, climb only in daylight - First ascents only by ČHS members, training max 3 people with instructor

Nature Conservation: Seasonal climbing ban from January 1st to April 30th. Nature Conservation Document: OP measure 2019, OP authority CHKO Broumovsko (Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area)

  • The ČHS sandstone rules apply: no chalk, no metal protection, dry rock only.
  • Only ČHS members may make first ascents.
  • Instruction only in groups of up to 3 people with an instructor.

Climbing is allowed only from 1 July to 31 December (in some areas near the main tourist trail from 1 May). Extra seasonal bird closures may apply; some gorges (e.g. Rokle nad Černým jezírkem, Janovická Vlčí rokle, Ztracená rokle) are closed.

  • The ČHS rules and those of the local regional climbing commissions apply.
  • Creating or chipping holds is banned.
  • Chalk is banned or only tolerated, depending on the area.
  • No climbing on wet rock – after rain or in winter this can mean hours or days.

Many crags lie in protected areas with seasonal closures. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.

Parking

50.61697, 16.12254

8+/9-
Kat
By the chimney between Kat and Pacholek, by the wall and friction climb past 8 rings. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Kat
From the ring of the German Route, by the wall left into a gully and up it to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Kat
By the Blood Route (without building) to the end of the crack above the 1st ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Kat
From the ring of the Hlavolam route, left to the ring. Right by the wall along the edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Kat
From the valley side, by a corner to the 1st ring, (building from a stance) by a crack,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Kat
From the pillar, traverse the wall left to the edge and along it to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Kat
From Pacholka's pillar, by an overhang and building to the ring. Building from a stance… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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