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Climbing at Krkaviny

13 routes
6 areas
1–6 grades

Krkaviny in outer Hruboskalsko in Bohemian Paradise is a small area with 13 easy routes on six towers – Hrobník, Holušínská věž, Kovářova vyhlídka, Tulák, El Toro and Kozel; grades from 1 to 6.

Part of Hruboskalsko outer area, Krkaviny has 13 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 6. Explore its 6 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay.

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 are for specific rocks. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority NP PLA Bohemian Paradise

  • 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.

Hrobník 5 routes Holušínská věž 3 routes Kovářova vyhlídka 2 routes Tulák 1 route El Toro 1 route Kozel 1 route
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5
Tulák
From the plateau side by chimney to the fore-rock and overhanging edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Kozel
From the south by chimney to the saddle, through a notch and a smooth wall diagonally… Rock Climbing
3
Hrobník
From E to the fore-rock and left to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Hrobník
From the west to the right onto the edge and up it to the summit. Debased by artificial… Rock Climbing
6
Hrobník
Left part of the north face strenuously to the ring, right and to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Hrobník
Along a shallow crack in the west face to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Hrobník
From the north briefly upwards, diagonally right onto the edge and to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
El Toro
Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Holušínská věž
Right part of the plateau wall slightly right to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Holušínská věž
From the footbridge above the valley, up the wall along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Holušínská věž
From the left part of the plateau wall along the notch slightly right to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Kovářova vyhlídka
From the south, up the crumbling wall diagonally right to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Kovářova vyhlídka
By chimney or jump to the balcony in the west face and a short wall to the summit. Rock Climbing

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