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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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Přeskok
Bratrská věž
From the east from the edge. Rock Climbing
2
Bratrská věž
Via the chimney to the small tower in the north face and via the Northwest Crack route. Rock Climbing
6
Bratrská věž
From the north diagonally right along the ledge over the pinnacle to the bench, from… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Bratrská věž
5
Bratrská věž
Via the West Central Crack route, by the crack and higher up the face. Rock Climbing
5
Bratrská věž
From the boulder over the overhang and via a wide crack. Rock Climbing
5
Bratrská věž
Via a crack to the small tower in the north face, right onto the northeast edge and along… Rock Climbing
5
Bratrská věž
5
Bratrská věž
5
Bratrská věž
In the right part of the west face via a crack and chimney. Rock Climbing
5
Bratrská věž
From the boulder from the west via a crack, higher up via the right crack and chimney. Rock Climbing
7
Bratrská věž
Left of the west route via a hollow and a crack, right into the chimney and over the… Rock Climbing
4
Bratrská věž
2
Bratrská věž
Left of the chimney above the hiking trail and up the steps to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Bratrská věž
The route leads to the south fore-rock of the Brother Towers. From the passage between… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Bratrská věž
From the east from the hiking trail via the chimney. Rock Climbing
5
Bratrská věž
Rock Climbing
7
Tragéd
By a prominent broken wide crack in the E face. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8-/8
Tragéd
Up the E face along the right edge to the 2nd bolt, from the left to the 3rd bolt and via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Tragéd
In the right part of the north face, via the friable wall to the crack and up it over the… Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
7
Tragéd
By a prominent broken crack in the north face over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Vyhlídková věž
Up the face via the ring. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Vyhlídková věž
Along the indistinct ridge via two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
9
Vyhlídková věž
Left of the northeast ridge to the ring, to the crack and up. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Vyhlídková věž
Left of the northwest ridge, diagonally left to the ring and to the summit. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Vyhlídková věž
From the right into the E face and up it via the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Vyhlídková věž
Along the NW ridge via the ring to the summit.
8
Vyhlídková věž
Up the W face from the right via 2 rings further to the summit.
6
Vyhlídková věž
Through the middle of the south face. Rock Climbing
6
Vyhlídková věž
Through the indentation and along the ridge, slightly right at the top to the summit. Rock Climbing

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