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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.

6
Vřesová věž
Up the SE face into the cave, ascend over the overhang and up the face to the hour-glass,…
7-/7
Vřesová věž
Up the Northeast face via the hour-glass to the ring, by posture and up the face.
6
Vřesová věž
Up the overhanging west face, traverse right to the edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Borová věž
Through the crumbly north corner and the crack to the ring.
5
Borová věž
From the east through the chimney to the block, over the overhang and through the crack. Rock Climbing
2
Borová věž
From Ferda. Rock Climbing
6
Borová věž
Up the crumbly north face and via a pinnacle to the ring and through the crack to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Borová věž
Along the right part of the north face and right behind the edge (ring), up the west face… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Borová věž
Up the north face over the ring to the ledge, traverse right and up the pinnacle (second… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Borová věž
In the right part of the north face along the northwest edge (left of Rekreační cesta)… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Borová věž
Up the overhanging west face over the ring to the small balcony (slings) and up the crack… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Borová věž
Up the wall (1st ring) to the pinnacle of the "North Face", through it to the end right …
5
Borová věž
From the southwest with a high step into the crack and up the corner crack to the summit.
2
Ferda
From the east through the chimney. Rock Climbing
3
Borová věž
Through the southwest corner. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Ferda
From the summit of Borová věž (Pine Tower).
Přeskok
Ferda
From the balcony of Borová to the pre-summit. Rock Climbing
8
Ferda
Up the middle of the wall to the ring, right up to the edge and along it to the summit.
6-
Ferda
Along the right part of the north face under the overhang to the western edge (ring) and… Rock Climbing
5
Ferda
Rock Climbing
8
Ferda
Up the wall (ring) directly to the summit.
6
Ferda
From the right to the edge (ring) and directly to the ring of Kmitací hrana (Oscillating… Rock Climbing
3
Ferda
Through the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Šibal
From the ledge in the north face, left to the east edge and along it. Rock Climbing
5
Šibal
To the right in the plateau wall n. v.
7
Šibal
Along the sloping edge to the ledge in the north face, left to the east edge and along it. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Šibal
Up the valley wall (middle) via a small pinnacle to the ring. From the ring diagonally… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Šibal
Crack in the valley wall into the cave and to the ring. Left to the "Operetta" ring and…
8
Šibal
Up the narrow wall, higher up its right edge (ring) to the S. small tower and to the…
5
Šibal
Through the chimney to the S. small tower and up the smooth small wall to the summit.

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