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Climbing at Lahole

159 routes
29 areas
1–9 grades

Lahole in the Prachov Rocks in Bohemian Paradise offer almost 160 routes on 29 towers – for example Borová věž, Šibal, Ferda, Kobyla, Vrak and Čertík. The climbing is traditional on sandstone with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 9.

Part of Prachov Rocks, Lahole has 159 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 9. Explore its 29 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Danger, Fixed belay, Spare Route.

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 Nature Conservation Protected Landscape Area 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.

7
Brontosaurus
Through the middle of the south face via small chimneys and the wall to the crack in the… Rock Climbing
6
Brontosaurus
Up the eastern edge to the overhang, left to the crack and up it. Danger
7
Široká věž
From the southeast via a ring. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Brontosaurus
Up the face below the rappel to the summit. Danger
7
Široká věž
Up the chimney below the overhang and up the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Brontosaurus
Up the north face and the crack. Rock Climbing Spare Route
7
Široká věž
From the north or south to the western edge (hour-glass) and up the overhanging crack. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Široká věž
From the southwest via the corner to the balcony and to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Široká věž
Up the north face to the crack and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Široká věž
To the right of the north crack, up the small flake. Rock Climbing
2
Hříbě
From the SW via the chimney to the high saddle and up the W face to the summit.
7-/7
Hříbě
Left up the crack to the end, then left through the notch to the ring. Directly up the…
Přeskok
Hříbě
By jumping from the NE fore-peak.
Přeskok
Kobylí věž
By jumping from the west onto the salty belly of the NW edge.
6
Kobylí věž
From the southwest fore-peak, traverse to the crack in the south face and up it to the… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Kobylí věž
By jumping from the massif onto the belly and by the "Old Route".
4
Kobylí věž
From the saddle between the rim and the tower along the western edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Kobylí věž
To the right of the North Crack route, up the face via a ring to the edge and by the Old… Rock Climbing
7
Čertík
In the left part of the south face to the mouth of the crack and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Kobylí věž
From the chimney between Kobyla and Kobylí Tower, left to the crack and up it to the…
7
Kobylí věž
In the north face, traverse along the ledge to the crack (ring) and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Čertík
Traverse into the center of the south face and up it (ring), higher slightly right to the… Rock Climbing
6
Čertík
From the north, traverse left along the ledge to the eastern edge and up it. Rock Climbing
6
Čertík
Up the left part of the north face along the recess. Rock Climbing
3
Čertík
Along the western edge. Rock Climbing
7
Vřesová věž
By opposition between the massif and the tower to the summit.
4
Čertík
Up the right part of the north face and right.
Přeskok
Vřesová věž
From the western fore-peak. Rock Climbing

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