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Climbing at Maják

541 routes
59 areas
1–10 grades

Maják in central Hruboskalsko in Bohemian Paradise offers more than 540 routes on 59 towers – for example Maják, Brána, Ottovy věže, Dívčí, Blatník and Anebo. The climbing is traditional on sandstone towers with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 10.

Part of Hruboskalsko centre, Maják has 541 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 10. Explore its 59 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Vertical wall, Route in shadow.

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 11/1 to 3/31, exceptions exist for specific rocks. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps of the Nature Conservation authority of CHKO Český Ráj

  • 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
Brána
From the 1st ring of the "Western Chimney" to the left up the face (2nd ring) to the… Rock Climbing
5
Brána
Like "Wide Chimney" onto the block. From its highest part, up into the inner chimney and… Rock Climbing
6
Brána
By crack to the resonant block and by edge (hourglass) to the top of the pillar. By … Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Brána
From NW from the chimney passage, which transitions into a crack (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Brána
By corner to the ledge (sling on the left). By narrow crack in the corner, higher by… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Brána
By traverse from the boulder, left and by crack directly to the 2nd ring of "Lengáč's… Rock Climbing
7
Brána
By a wide, sandy crack to the left of "Povětroň" over two overhangs to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Brána
By crack to the ring and by edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Brána
Along the edge directly over two rings to the ring of the "Western Pillar" route, then… Rock Climbing
8
Brána
By an overhanging crack (hourglass) to the ring. Straight up, higher slightly right over… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Nemluvně
From the left to the N edge and along it over a bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Nemluvně
Up a small wall at the S edge to the ledge and via a small crack to the pre-summit. Rock Climbing
2
Nemluvně
Via a crack in the SE face to the forepeak and to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Nemluvně
From the SW via a chimney or crack to the forepeak and up a short wall. Rock Climbing
3
Nemluvně
Up a short plateau wall to the pre-summit and to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Nemluvně
Up the NW face along a small crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Brána
From the 1st ring of "Lengáčova stěna" (Lengáč's Wall) diagonally right to the crack and… Rock Climbing
6
Brána
From the small cave under the right chimney in the SE face, up the chimney-like feature.… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Brána
By crack and edge over two rings to the 1st ring of the "Western Airmen" route. From… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Brána
Through the chimney between the SW and middle tower up to its opening. Along the NE face… Rock Climbing
3
Nemluvně
Via the valley chimney to SK (anchor/point) and left to the summit. Rock Climbing
4-
Nemluvně
Via a crack in the right part of the NW face of the NW turm (small tower). Rock Climbing
2
Nemluvně
Via the right part of the SE face, higher up at the E edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Tonda
Up the wall at the rounded S edge via holes to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Tonda
In the right part of the plateau wall via a small crack to the balcony and a corner gully… Rock Climbing
4
Tonda
Via the left part of the SW face. Rock Climbing
6-
Tonda
In the left part of the valley (NW) face at the edge over a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Šavlovna
From the massif descend via a short gully to the ledge above the chimney. Drop into the… Rock Climbing
?
Šavlovna
Along the edge to the right of the route "Yosemite Anniversary", ring. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Šavlovna
Via a prominent crack in the NW face. Rock Climbing

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