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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.

4
Hodinková věž
Rock Climbing
7
Hodinková věž
Up the middle of the wall to the pinnacle, through it and up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Hodinková věž
Along the western edge.
4
Hodinková věž
Up the South face to the West edge and up it. Rock Climbing
6
Dědoušek
Up the plateau edge to the summit. Danger
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Dědoušek
Up the middle of the Northwest face via a crack (ring) and detached chimneys diagonally…
8
Dědoušek
Up the middle of the NW face via a crack (K) and detached chimneys diagonally right…
6
Dědoušek
In the SW face from the right via a corner crack, overhanging to the ledge and along the… Rock Climbing
7
Dědoušek
In the right part of the Northwest face via cracks (slings) and right to the West edge … Rock Climbing

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