Krkavčí skály in the Prachov Rocks in Bohemian Paradise offer more than 360 routes on 42 towers – for example Krkavčí skály (main and west tower), Bratrská věž, Hláska, Velbloud and Křižkovského věžička. The climbing is traditional on sandstone with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 10.
Part of Prachov Rocks, Krkavčí skály has 362 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 10. Explore its 42 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Vertical wall, Danger.
Rules
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.
Nature Conservation: Climbing seasonally prohibited from November 1st to March 31st, exceptions apply to specific rocks. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority OP CHKO Bohemian Paradise
The site operator sets the conditions for climbers (entry, permits) – check them before you go.
- 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.
Krkavčí skály - hlavní věž Bratrská věž Hláska Velbloud Krkavčí skály - západní věž Křižkovského věžička Bella vista Táborská věž Malá skautská věž Obelisk Zapomenutá věž Zelený dvojzubec Skautská skála Hakenova věž Velbloudice Vyhlídková věž Krkavčí skály - severní věž Velká skautská věž Kanape Špinavec Mechová věž Slavík Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž Trojzubec Vymydlenec Jehlan Dlabíček Houpačka Náprstek Kačenka Vlastina věž Velbloud’átko (Sandál) Kavalír Věžička Vrátný Tragéd Šaman Rabanův okraj Vrátnice Sojka Veverka Charón
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Rozpěrný komín
By opposition between the main and north tower to the southeast ridge and up it to the… Rock Climbing
4
Jižní cesta
Between the main and north tower by a chimney to the ring and left along the wall to the… Rock Climbing
6
Severní cesta
By the edge to the ledge and right (ring). Long traverse right along the ledge and up … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
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Přepad
From the North Tower by an overthrow to the pre-summit ledge at the north face and a… Rock Climbing
6
Jihozápadní cesta - var. Jižní stěnou západní věže
Middle of the south face of the West Tower to the balcony. Rock Climbing
5
Jihozápadní cesta - pravá jižní var
Right wider crack in the south face of the west tower to the balcony and into the inner… Rock Climbing
5
Rozpěrný komín
By opposition between the Main and North Towers to the ledge on the North face and by a… Rock Climbing
5
Západní cesta
From the northwest by a wider crack, slightly overhanging and widening into a chimney,… Rock Climbing
9
Rozmarné léto
From the boulder in the south face by standing and up the wall to the ring and straight… Rock Climbing
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Jižní lomená spára
From the southern fore-summit to the left to the start of the broken crack (ring) and up… Rock Climbing
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Labutí píseň
From the south up the chimney between the west and main tower to the ledge, up the wide… Rock Climbing
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Varianta (Labutí píseň)
Crack to the left edge of the chimney, along it to the balcony and further by the… Rock Climbing
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Vnitřní severní cesta - 1.VAR
From the saddle into the chimney in the north face and by the west ridge. Rock Climbing
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Vnitřní severní cesta - 2.VAR
From the west ridge traverse the south face to the east ridge and the north face. Rock Climbing
7
Ponurá spára
From the chimney between the north and main tower in its western part by a crack over a… Rock Climbing
8
Jihovýchodní stěna
From the east via the wall to the ring, wall along the edge to the second ring, right to… Rock Climbing
9
Pochodem vchod
From the ring of the South Broken Crack via chimneys straight and diagonally left to the… Rock Climbing
6
Lukášova varianta (Jižní lomená spára)
Up the wall to the right of the chimney between the west and main tower over a ring into… Rock Climbing
3
Jihozápadní cesta
Southern part of the chimney between the west and main tower (ring), traverse left behind… Rock Climbing
3
Vnitřní severní cesta
From the north or south through the passage into the inner chimney, up it. Over the… Rock Climbing
6
Severní levá cesta
Left of the northern crack by a chimney (ring), diagonally left upwards. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Chárova cesta
East face over the ring to the southeast ridge and up it. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Mastný ruce
Up the wall to the right of the South Crack and slightly right (clocks) to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay