Climbing at Markův kout

32 routes

12 areas

1–7 grades

Markův kout in outer Hruboskalsko in Bohemian Paradise offers more than 30 easier routes on 12 rocks – for example Soudek, Sezam, Cvičný balvan, Strážce jezírka, Výr and Břízkový pilíř. The practice walls also suit beginners; grades from 1 to 7.

Part of Hruboskalsko outer area, Markův kout has 32 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 7. Explore its 12 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay.

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 exist for specific rocks. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority Nature Conservation Agency Bohemian Paradise

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.

Soudek 8 routes Sezam 5 routes Cvičný balvan 4 routes Horní stěny 2 routes Strážce jezírka 2 routes Cvičné stěny II. 2 routes Cvičné stěny III. 2 routes Výr 2 routes Břízkový pilíř 2 routes Výří ostroh 1 route U jeskyně 1 route Stěny u Sezama 1 route

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Pravá SV spára

Břízkový pilíř

Via a crack over blocks and then left via a chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing

Levá SV spára

Břízkový pilíř

Over the overhang into a crack with wedged stones and then up it to the summit. Rock Climbing