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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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7-/7
Houpačka
Traverse the north face into the left part and directly over the ring. Rock Climbing
2
Houpačka
From the west via the chimney and the west face. Rock Climbing
3
Velbloudice
Left of the 'Desert Storm' route, along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Velbloudice
1
Velbloudice
7/7+
Velbloudice
3
Velbloudice
5
Velbloudice
Southeast pillar (ring) and SE face to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Velbloudice
1
Velbloudice
From the north to the W fore-peak and n.v.
6
Velbloudice
7
Velbloudice
7
Velbloudice
5
Velbloud
From the fore-peak at the East face, traverse right to the ring. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Velbloud
Up the face to the first ring, higher via a crack over the second ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Velbloud
From the north over the ledge left around the edge into the crack, higher over the… Rock Climbing
7
Velbloud
Left part of the north face by climbing onto a ledge and then left via a small crack over… Rock Climbing
7
Velbloud
Corner crack to the ledge, left to the edge (ring) and along it to the shelf and SE face… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Velbloud
By opposition onto the West edge and along the ledge in the SW face n.v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Velbloud
From the west via a wide crack widening into a chimney. Rock Climbing
6
Velbloud
Southwest edge upwards and right into the ledge (ring). Directly into the shallow groove… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Velbloud
Left part of the west face over a ring. Rock Climbing
7
Velbloud
In the right part of the north face through a crack and up the face to the ring, then… Rock Climbing
5
Velbloud
Via the chimney of the Old Way (St. c.) to the balcony and right up the slanted face n.v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Velbloud
From the south via a system of chimneys. Rock Climbing
8
Velbloud
Left part of the south face to the ring, then left, higher directly upwards. Rock Climbing
5
Velbloud
To the right, a short section of the south face via a small chimney to the right onto the… Rock Climbing
5
Velbloud
Through the middle of the south face diagonally right via a crack to the Old Way. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Bratrská věž
From the edge from the south. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Bratrská věž
From the east from the edge. Rock Climbing

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