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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.

Maják 29 routes Brána 25 routes Ottovy věže 23 routes Dívčí 23 routes Blatník 22 routes Anebo 19 routes Centrální masiv 17 routes Galeon 17 routes Mlčouchova věž (Pyramida) 16 routes Trio 15 routes Kavčí věž (Kotlík) 14 routes Zelenáč (Na břízkách) 14 routes Šavlovna 14 routes Mariáš 14 routes Koťátka 13 routes Mnich 12 routes Bažináč 12 routes Trůn 12 routes Manon 12 routes Zero 11 routes Rozeklaná 11 routes Malý Mariáš 10 routes Ostříž 9 routes Nemluvně 9 routes Hrobeček 9 routes Hříbek 9 routes Vánoční 8 routes Louskáček 8 routes Čertova skála 8 routes Překrok 8 routes Poslední 8 routes Skluzavka 8 routes Pes huňatej 7 routes Hádě 7 routes Perníková 7 routes Královský pivovar 6 routes Opozdilec 6 routes Obětní 6 routes Harryho věžička 5 routes Tonda 5 routes Smolař 4 routes Čtvero 4 routes Ledová 4 routes Bobek 4 routes Panenka 4 routes Lokomotiva 4 routes Pilíř trůnu 3 routes Fifanka 3 routes Věž CC koupák 3 routes Filek 3 routes Ďáblovo dítě 3 routes Vegeťák 2 routes Blb 2 routes Stoupa 2 routes Bulibán 2 routes Výcviková skalka 2 routes Uprchlík 2 routes Čivava 1 route Tendr 1 route
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1
Šavlovna
From the massif SW of the tower (called Lokomotiva) descend into the chimney and up a… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Šavlovna
Along the edge to the 1st ring (unprotected) and up the wall along cracks to the 2nd ring… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Šavlovna
From the boulder via a crack (ring) to the ledge and via a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Šavlovna
Via a prominent crack, higher up via a corner in the SE face to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Šavlovna
*** ATTENTION *** In some routes by Petr Prachtel, the rings may be of dubious quality or… Rock Climbing
8
Šavlovna
Up the wall over two rings left to the edge and via the "Lachtaní hrana" (Seal Edge) to… Rock Climbing
9
Šavlovna
Up the wall to the left of the start of "Cesta mečů" (Way of Swords) over a ring to the… Rock Climbing
9
Ottovy věže
From between the towers via a crack to the end at the ring. Left to the edge, along it,… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Ottovy věže
*** ATTENTION *** In some routes by Petr Prachtel, the rings may be of dubious quality or… Rock Climbing
7
Ottovy věže
N. c. (new route) into the small cave and up over the ring to the forepeak. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Ottovy věže
*** ATTENTION *** In some routes by Petr Prachtel, the rings may be of dubious quality or… Rock Climbing
7
Ottovy věže
In the right part of the SE face, via a corner crack under the overhang (ring on the left… Rock Climbing
6-
Ottovy věže
To the right of "Červencová spára" (July Crack) via small overhangs diagonally right to… Rock Climbing
8
Šavlovna
In the SE face to a shallow corner and along it to the end. Left to the 1st ring.… Rock Climbing
6-
Ottovy věže
From "Úzká spára" (Narrow Crack) traverse right to the crack at the E edge (also directly… Rock Climbing
4
Ottovy věže
From the NW via a crack to the small cave. Right over the edge to the sloping ledge and… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Ottovy věže
In the left part of the SE wall along a crack through a hole to the ring. Diagonally left… Rock Climbing
6
Ottovy věže
From the NE through a wide chimney between the lowest and middle tower. Along the edge of… Rock Climbing
6-
Ottovy věže
In the valley wall of the middle tower along the left edge to a boulder ramp. From there… Rock Climbing
6
Ottovy věže
From the passage between the lowest and middle tower along the edge to the ring. Over the… Rock Climbing
6
Ottovy věže
With the S corner along the double crack to the main summit. Rock Climbing
9
Ottovy věže
Along the "Foreigner's Route" several meters up and diagonally left to the 1st ring. Left… Rock Climbing
6
Ottovy věže
From the boulder at the base of the NE wall of the middle tower, up the wall and via a… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Ottovy věže
Along the edge right of the passage over a ring to the 1st ring of the "Waiting for Rain"… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8
Ottovy věže
Up the wall into a shallow hole, through a small corner below the overhang and right to… Rock Climbing
7
Ottovy věže
From the passage between the main and middle tower through a crack. Rock Climbing
4
Stoupa
Up the center of the West wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Královský pivovar
Through the corner and diagonally left up the wall over the 1st ring to the edge towards… Rock Climbing
8
Královský pivovar
Through a crack into a hole and to the ring. Diagonally left to the edge and to the… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Královský pivovar
Up the center of the NE pillar via a short, steep crack into a hole and left to the ring.… Rock Climbing Textile belay

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