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Climbing at Krkavčí skály

362 routes
42 areas
1–10 grades

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 20 routes Bratrská věž 19 routes Hláska 18 routes Velbloud 15 routes Krkavčí skály - západní věž 15 routes Křižkovského věžička 14 routes Bella vista 14 routes Táborská věž 14 routes Malá skautská věž 13 routes Obelisk 12 routes Zapomenutá věž 12 routes Zelený dvojzubec 12 routes Skautská skála 11 routes Hakenova věž 11 routes Velbloudice 11 routes Vyhlídková věž 9 routes Krkavčí skály - severní věž 9 routes Velká skautská věž 9 routes Kanape 9 routes Špinavec 9 routes Mechová věž 9 routes Slavík 8 routes Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž 8 routes Trojzubec 8 routes Vymydlenec 7 routes Jehlan 6 routes Dlabíček 5 routes Houpačka 5 routes Náprstek 5 routes Kačenka 5 routes Vlastina věž 5 routes Velbloud’átko (Sandál) 5 routes Kavalír 5 routes Věžička 4 routes Vrátný 4 routes Tragéd 4 routes Šaman 3 routes Rabanův okraj 3 routes Vrátnice 2 routes Sojka 2 routes Veverka 2 routes Charón 1 route
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3
Kanape
To the right of the Old Route via the wall to the summit.
5
Kanape
From the northeast from the valley via a long chimney and higher up as "Right South" to…
7
Kanape
From the ring of the Valley Viewpoint, left and via the SE edge to the summit.
6
Kanape
From the northwest on the valley side, with a narrowing gully/notch leading to a ring,…
1
Kanape
Via a short chimney on the S side to the summit.
7
Slavík
Directly up the overhanging northwest edge to the ring of the North route, higher up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Slavík
Via the right part of the North wall over the ring. Rock Climbing
8-/8
Kanape
Any way onto the sloping ledge below the W wall. Over the edge into the valley wall and… Rock Climbing
6
Kanape
From the plateau side right through the East wall, traverse to the valley side (K). Then…
3
Kanape
Via the SW edge to the summit.
6
Slavík
In the right part of the South wall over a prominent hole directly to the summit. (First… Rock Climbing
2
Slavík
Via the East wall or the Southeast edge. Rock Climbing
4
Slavík
In the right part of the West wall. Rock Climbing
2
Slavík
Via the Southwest edge and the South wall. Rock Climbing
7
Slavík
In the left part of the S wall directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Vymydlenec
5
Vymydlenec
From the edge upwards, along the sloping ledge to the right into the corner crack and… Rock Climbing
7
Vymydlenec
Up the wall via the ring Rock Climbing
7
Vymydlenec
From the N, traverse from the boulder behind the edge to the bolt (Q) of the route … Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Vymydlenec
Via the left part of the NE wall to the summit Rock Climbing
3
Vymydlenec
Up the wall to the small feature and through it to the summit. A rocking stone! Rock Climbing
2
Vymydlenec
In the SE wall via a crack-chimney to the summit.
Přeskok
Zelený dvojzubec
By jumping from the Blue Trident Rock Climbing
7
Zelený dvojzubec
Along the indistinct SE edge to the balcony and directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Zelený dvojzubec
From the valley side of the tower (by standing) into the crack and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Zelený dvojzubec
3
Zelený dvojzubec
Up the chimney between the Blue Trident and the Green Bident to the balcony and up the… Rock Climbing
2
Zelený dvojzubec
From NW by stepping over and up the wall to the summit.
3
Zelený dvojzubec
Up the chimney to the summit Rock Climbing
7
Zelený dvojzubec

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