Klokočské skály near Turnov are, with almost 1,300 routes on 200 rocks, among the largest areas in Bohemian Paradise. The rocks with the most routes include Království, Kolonáda, Amerika, Kančí stěny, Masivy pod lavičkou and Sedící býk. The climbing is traditional on sandstone with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 11.
Part of Northern areas, Klokočské skály has 1298 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 11. Explore its 200 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Overhang, Danger.
Rules
Nature Conservation: Climbing seasonally prohibited from 1. 11. to 31. 3., exceptions exist for specific rocks.Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority OP CHKO Český Ráj (Bohemian Paradise 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.