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Climbing at Koňský handlíř

14 routes
2–6- grades

Part of Rájecké údolí, Koňský handlíř has 14 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 6-. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay.

Rules

Nature protection: Tower and surroundings closed from February 22 to June 30 due to peregrine falcon nesting.

OVK: Use magnesium according to sandstone rules, first ascents only with the consent of the administrator.

This sector is closed in spring for nesting birds. Check the current dates in the ČHS crag database.

Ostříží stěny and the Rájec valley are closed in spring for nesting birds. Check the current dates in the ČHS crag database.

The ČHS rules for climbing in Bohemian sandstone areas apply.

  • Chalk is banned.
  • No metal protection (cams, nuts, pitons) – only slings, knots and textile "UFOs" between the rings.
  • Climb on dry rock only – wet sandstone softens and breaks.
  • Do not alter the rock surface.
  • Abseil from the summit rings.

Parts of the area lie in Bohemian Switzerland National Park and the Elbe Sandstones Protected Landscape Area, where seasonal closures for nesting birds apply. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.

Parking

50.80620, 14.01701

4-
Koňský handlíř
From the massif, traverse over to the main part of the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Koňský handlíř
In the right part of the upper wall, through the chimney and crack to the top. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Koňský handlíř
From the massif, jump to the South summit of the twin towers. Rock Climbing
4-
Koňský handlíř
By opposition between the massif and the tower to the top. Rock Climbing
5+
Koňský handlíř
Up the left valley edge to the ledge and then up the wall via K to the top. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Koňský handlíř
From the summit of the massif, jump to the North or South summit. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Koňský handlíř
From the massif, jump to the North summit of the twin towers. Rock Climbing
6-
Koňský handlíř
To the left of Bezedná žábovačka, directly to the top via a gentle corner and wall. Rock Climbing
3
Koňský handlíř
Through the left valley crack and chimney to the top. Rock Climbing
5+
Koňský handlíř
Via the right valley edge and up the wall n. v. Rock Climbing
2
Koňský handlíř
Via a short chimney from the upper side n. v. Rock Climbing
4-
Koňský handlíř
Via an opposition/bridging move between the tower and the massif to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Koňský handlíř
Briefly via bridging and left into the wall to K. Up the wall along the edge n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Koňský handlíř
In the right part of the valley wall via a crack n. v. Rock Climbing

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