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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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5
Špinavec
Via the SE edge and the 'sokolík' (small pinnacle/arete). Rock Climbing
5
Špinavec
Via the 'sokolík' and the wall. Rock Climbing
6
Špinavec
Up the middle of the South wall to the bolt (K), diagonally upwards and via the SW edge…
5
Špinavec
From the wedged boulder from the north to the northwest edge and directly up it (overhang… Rock Climbing
3
Špinavec
From the west via a wide crack, over the overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Špinavec
Through the East chimney. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Náprstek
Traverse in the ledges of the massif and jump to the summit. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Trojzubec
By jumping from Dvojzubec to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Náprstek
Up the small wall below the rappel point to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Náprstek
From the north to the SW edge and along it to the summit.
5
Náprstek
Up the middle of the valley wall, then right to the SE edge into the "Normal Route" and… Rock Climbing
3
Náprstek
Along the edge to the summit Rock Climbing
6
Trojzubec
Rock Climbing
6
Trojzubec
In the valley south face to the ring and along the southwest edge via ledges to the… Rock Climbing
5
Trojzubec
Rock Climbing
3
Trojzubec
6
Trojzubec
From the N along the crack to its end, up the NE edge and back into the north face to the… Rock Climbing
2
Trojzubec
Up the chimney between the tower and the edge to the balcony and right to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Trojzubec
From the northwest via the chimney to the balcony and up the west face. Rock Climbing
5
Charón
Up the wall to the left of the chimney to the bolt, then from the right to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Malá skautská věž
Via the crack over the overhang to the second balcony and upwards. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Táborská věž
Along the edge over two rings to the summit Rock Climbing Textile belay
8-/8
Táborská věž
From the ring straight up. Rock Climbing
8-/8
Hláska
To the left of the route, the East Left Crack along the edge over four rings. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
10
Hláska
Up the valley north face via five rings. Rock Climbing
6
Hakenova věž
Right of the 'Polabian Lowland' route, up the face over three rings to the fifth ring of… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Obelisk
Up the left part of the north face over the overhang (ring) to the northeast edge and… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž
Via the Evening Route to the first ring, right into the valley face and up over two rings. Rock Climbing
8/8+
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
Directly to the 1st ring of the "April Route" (unsecured), up it into the notch and right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the north by cracks over ledges into the corner in the north face. Rock Climbing

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