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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.

5
Šibal
Through the chimney to the S. small tower and up the smooth small wall to the summit.
5
Bloud
Along the left part of the south face and the western edge. Rock Climbing
4
Šibal
Through the inner chimney between the S. small tower and the main tower.
Přeskok
Bloud
From the W. edge of Hodinková věž (Watch Tower).
5
Šibal
Through the chimney to the small tower and (by standing) up the south face to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Bloud
Up the valley wall from the left to the start of the gully, along some (ring) over a…
2
Bloud
Through the chimney between the towers. Rock Climbing
6
Bloud
Up the middle of the plateau wall, up the pinnacles and across a horizontal crack… Rock Climbing
7
Hranolek
From the valley via a crack to the balcony and via the "Sandstone Route". Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Divoká věž
Via the North crack, small chimney and East face to the summit. Danger
6
Divoká věž
From the valley via a sloping chimney to the western fore-rock and via the Southwest Edge… Rock Climbing
4
Hranolek
Via the Southeast face. Rock Climbing
5
Hranolek
From the East via a crack to the South balcony and up the wall. Rock Climbing
6
Divoká věž
Right along the wall to the "Old Route".
5
Divoká věž
Start right below the overhang, into the left part of the South face and to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Divoká věž
Start in the West face. Continue into the South face (hourglass) and below the top back… Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Babička
Jump from the massif to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Babička
Up the North face and via the crescent to the ring, via a small crack to the small… Rock Climbing
5
Babička
Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Palice
By jumping from the massif from the SW. Rock Climbing
4
Babička
Right crack to the small balcony, left into the North face and up it. Rock Climbing
2
Babička
Up the small wall from the Southeast to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Palice
From the Southeast or Northwest via a chimney and a sloping small wall. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Palice
From the valley via an overhanging crack into a small cave and via an overhang to the 1st…
5
Bonbónek
Up the East face to the right onto the Northeast edge and up it. Rock Climbing
6-
Paleček
Along the East edge. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Palice
By jumping from the massif from the SE.
6
Bonbónek
Left part of the wall.
8
Bonbónek
Via a small chimney along the NW edge to the balcony in the West face and up it past two… Rock Climbing
6
Bonbónek
Up the South face via the overhang. Rock Climbing

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