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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
Věžička
Traverse from the massif to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Věžička
Along the crack to the fore-peak. Rock Climbing
2
Věžička
From W to the seam of the fore-peak and up the N face to the summit.
2
Věžička
From the E to the balcony in the N face and along it to the "Old Route". Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Zapomenutá věž
By traversing from the edge to the E part of the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Zapomenutá věž
Danger
3
Zapomenutá věž
Přeskok
Zapomenutá věž
By traversing from the massif to the W part of the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Zapomenutá věž
7
Zapomenutá věž
5
Zapomenutá věž
6-
Zapomenutá věž
7
Zapomenutá věž
2
Zapomenutá věž
From the NW via the chimney. Rock Climbing
6-
Zapomenutá věž
5
Veverka
In the middle or along the right edge of the South wall below the overhang. From the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Zapomenutá věž
7
Veverka
Up the S wall, use the bolt of the 'Toothless Edge' and constantly up the middle, without… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Šaman
Through the chimney from W to the summit of the massif. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Šaman
To the right of the route "Magic of the White Worm" via an overhanging wall along the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Šaman
From the block in the middle of the valley wall, step right into the wall to the ring, up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Vrátný
2
Vrátný
Via the East wall (without stemming) to the summit.
3
Vrátný
Up the N wall to the balcony and directly to the summit.
1
Vrátný
Up the middle of the South side via a short step to the summit.
4
Vrátnice
8
Špinavec
Directly up the wall to the summit Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Špinavec
From the north, from the stone, by jumping to the East edge. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Špinavec
By jumping from 'Vymydlenec' (The Soaped One) to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Vrátnice
Via the small South wall to the summit.

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