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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
Hláska
In the right part of the north face via a corner crack to the plateau and then the right… Rock Climbing
3
Hláska
From the plateau via the left crack. Rock Climbing
7
Hakenova věž
Up via small chimney cracks along the edge (ring). Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Hakenova věž
By jumping from Kačenka to the central boulder on the W wall and by "Old Route" to the… Rock Climbing
1
Hakenova věž
From the southwest. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Hakenova věž
North slanted crack (cave) to the ring and onto the fore-peak in the west face and along… Rock Climbing
8
Hakenova věž
Valley crack and small chimney to the ring and to the summit. Rock Climbing
8-/8
Hakenova věž
Left part of the north face over five rings. Rock Climbing
7
Hakenova věž
Through the crack to the end, left, and up the wall. Rock Climbing
2
Hakenova věž
On the south face with an overhanging crack and chimney. Rock Climbing
7
Hakenova věž
Through the chimney to the balcony and to the right of the "Noon Route" up the face (ring… Rock Climbing
5
Hakenova věž
East face along the crack over the balcony and via a small crack. Rock Climbing
2
Velbloud’átko (Sandál)
From SE to the summit Rock Climbing
6
Velbloud’átko (Sandál)
Up the face (ring) directly to the summit Rock Climbing
4
Velbloud’átko (Sandál)
Valley edge Rock Climbing
2
Velbloud’átko (Sandál)
From SW n.v.
3
Velbloud’átko (Sandál)
Along the edge to the summit Rock Climbing
7
Obelisk
From the first ring right around the edge to the third ring of the Eastern Way. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Obelisk
From 1. K directly n.v. Danger
7-/7
Obelisk
8
Obelisk
Along the southwest edge to the ring, higher over the second ring in the first part of… Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
8
Obelisk
From the second ring to the small balcony on the southeast edge and along the southeast… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Obelisk
From the railing to the crack with iron plates, along it to the ring. Traverse left to… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Obelisk
East from the large boulder below the southwest edge left to the ring in the west face,… Rock Climbing Vertical wall
7
Obelisk
Eastern face over three rings n.v.
6
Dlabíček
Up the face to the right of the SW edge to the summit Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Dlabíček
Left in the south face via a crack n.d. (not described).
5
Dlabíček
Via the corner to the balcony and up a wide crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Rabanův okraj
By a prominent corner in the N face. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Dlabíček

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