Climbing at Kostka

Nature protection: climbing allowed year-round. Nature Protection Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps OP CHKO Český Ráj authority.

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.

Some routes on Sokolí věž are closed from 1 February to 30 June. Check the current status in the ČHS crag database.

• 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.