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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.

6
Rabanův okraj
Right to the NE edge to the ring and right along the crack-corner to the summit Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Jehlan
2
Dlabíček
Up the face to the right of the "Old Route" Rock Climbing
3
Jehlan
Rock Climbing
3
Jehlan
Rock Climbing
3
Jehlan
SE edge n.d. (not described).
7
Jehlan
By the hollow in the south face. Rock Climbing
6
Jehlan
Along the N edge to the summit Rock Climbing
2
Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž
From the west or from the inner chimney between the rocks, up the chimney and over the… Rock Climbing
5
Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž
Via the chimney between the north and northwest towers from the north into the stepped… Rock Climbing
7
Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž
In the north face via the chimney and right along the ledge (ring), up a double crack… Rock Climbing
4
Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž
From the west over boulders to the south plateau and via a small crack. Rock Climbing
3
Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž
From the south by the right crack, left onto the southeast edge and along it. Rock Climbing
8
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
By a chimney left to the edge (1st ring) and up it to the balcony. Middle of the right… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the main tower. Rock Climbing
5
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the south up the chimney between the main and west towers to the ledge (ring),… Rock Climbing
6-
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the fore-summit between the west and north towers by the left corner crack to the… Rock Climbing
10
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
First sport climb in J. Hudeček style - (RP Xa). Second variant of the April Route to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the fore-summit in the west face right into the crack, up it and traverse left to… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
Southwest ridge (clocks) to the ledge in the south face and by the Spring Route. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the fore-summit between the west and north towers by a crack over a ring to the… Rock Climbing
7
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
By a chimney from the north into the corner in the north face. Rock Climbing
6-
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
Left south crack to the ledge, higher by a crack, at its end left to the southwest ridge … Rock Climbing
5
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
Cracks in the right part of the South face to the ledge in the South face. Rock Climbing
5
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the ring to the right to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the south up the chimney to the ledge in the south face to the recess and left by a… Rock Climbing
7
Krkavčí skály - severní věž
From the chimney between the North and Northwest towers via the edge to the ledge at the… Rock Climbing
3
Krkavčí skály - severní věž
In the east face along the widening crack upwards into the chimney; up it to the lower…
8-/8
Krkavčí skály - severní věž
In the valley wall by a crack to the ring and left along the wall to the rock window and…
Přeskok
Krkavčí skály - severní věž
Jump or step from the ledge in the north face of the Main Tower to the top.

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