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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
Malá skautská věž
Rock Climbing
7
Malá skautská věž
From the ring straight up along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Malá skautská věž
Through the small crack to the left of the edge to the small balcony and diagonally left … Rock Climbing
7-/7
Táborská věž
Through the left part of the north face over two rings. Rock Climbing
7
Táborská věž
From the left part of the east face diagonally over two rings to the northeast edge and… Rock Climbing
6-
Táborská věž
From the ring diagonally left to the southeast edge and follow it. Rock Climbing
6-
Táborská věž
From the second ring straight up. Rock Climbing
8
Táborská věž
Through the right part of the wall over the ring to the 2nd ring of the "East Route" and… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Táborská věž
From the east edge of the Small Scout Tower to the balcony of the South Route. Rock Climbing
3
Malá skautská věž
By opposition between the Small and Great Scout Towers and higher up via a crack on the… Rock Climbing
6
Malá skautská věž
In the left part of the north face diagonally along the ledge to a small balcony and via… Rock Climbing
3
Hláska
From the east via the right or left chimney to the saddle and by the Old Route. Rock Climbing
6
Táborská věž
Via the NW edge (BH) directly to the ring of the "November Route" and follow it to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Táborská věž
From the southwest edge diagonally right up the south face to the mouth of the crack … Rock Climbing
7
Hláska
To the left of the "East Chimney" up the wall along the right edge of the pillar over 3… Rock Climbing
6
Táborská věž
To the right of the northwest edge, higher up left into the north face over the ring to… Rock Climbing
6
Hláska
Through the chimney below the mouth of the small crack (ring) and up it. Rock Climbing
7
Hláska
From the east via the chimney to the mouth of the crack and up it. Rock Climbing
6-
Táborská věž
From the ring right to the southeast edge. Rock Climbing
9
Táborská věž
Up the west face to the ring and left to the northwest edge. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Hláska
From the southern fore-summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Hláska
Up the wall diagonally right to the crack and follow it to the ring, higher over the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Hláska
From the northeast edge via a crack and corner crack over the overhang to the ring and… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Hláska
Through the right part of the N wall (3 rings) to the saddle between Hláska and Kačenka… Rock Climbing
3
Hláska
From the west by corner and wall to the plateau, towards the north into the saddle to the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Hláska
Via a crack through the middle of the east face to a small balcony and then the right… Rock Climbing
6-
Hláska
Via the left east crack to the K and right into the original route.
7/7+
Hláska
Up the north face to the crack left to the wedged boulder, from there to the ring, then… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Hláska
From the ring of the Right East Crack, through the small corner to the ring, right to the… Rock Climbing
6
Hláska
*** CAUTION *** In some routes by Petr Prachtel, the rings may be of questionable quality… Rock Climbing

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