Part of Skalní město, Mnich has 27 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 9/9+. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Spare Route.
Rules
Nature conservation: Climbing seasonally prohibited from November 1st to March 31st. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority Nature Conservation Agency Bohemian Paradise
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
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.
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Varianta strachu (Manželská spára)
From the first ring, right to the second ring of the 'Cold Route'. Rock Climbing
7
Pilíř Premonstrátů
Via the 'Old Route' below the first 'horse' (rock feature), right into the gully and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Netopýří spára
To the right of the east chimney and over the overhang to the balcony on the northeast… Rock Climbing
7
Manželská spára
From the north left beyond the northeast edge and along it to the balcony in the left… Rock Climbing Spare Route
7/7+
Inkvizice
Up the North face to the ledge, straight up the crack (ring), left and up to the second… Rock Climbing
7
Studená cesta – Čtyřkruhová var
From the second ring, right beyond the edge into the west face and up the west gullies… Rock Climbing
9/9+
Cesta lásky
Over the first ring of the 'Inquisition Route' to the right and via the small gully to… Rock Climbing
6-
Studená cesta
Up the North face to the ledge, diagonally right (ring), up the crack and right to the… Rock Climbing
8
Severní rovná var (Studená cesta)
Up the North face directly to the first ring, right into the notch and to the second ring… Rock Climbing
7
Západní sokolíky
Via the left crack to the balcony on the NW edge. Right into the West face, via the gully… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Hrana mrdochtějú
Along the northwest edge to the ring, diagonally left to the ring of the North Straight… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Broumovští benediktíni
From the 1st ring of Arag's Route, via the crack to the 2nd ring. Up the wall and via a…
6
Aragova cesta
To the right of the west crack via the sloping small wall to the first ring, right to the… Rock Climbing
8
Knižní veletrh pátera Koniáše
Via the notch to the right of Arag's Route along the southwest edge to the ring. Right… Rock Climbing
5
Jižní cesta
From the south via the chimney between the Monk and the Great Capuchin to a small balcony… Rock Climbing
4
DLOUHÁ CESTA (Jižní cesta)
Via the lower left variation, along the ledge left into the south face to the platform… Rock Climbing
7
Jižní varianta (jižní cesta)
Via the 'South Route' on the Great Capuchin to a small balcony on the NE edge. Rock Climbing
8/8+
Pokání
Up the middle of the south face over two rings to the second ring of the 'Airmen's Route'. Rock Climbing
4
Kapucínská var. (Jižní cesta)
Via the sloping ledge in the north face of the Great Capuchin and traverse into the south… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Stará cesta
Up the middle of the East face via the chimney to the ledge (left), into the right… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Cesta českých vzduchoplavců
From the southeast edge diagonally left up the south face to the ring, then a stance and…
3
Levá dolní varianta
From the bench left and up the widening chimney to the pulpit. Descend into the chimney…
6-
Klauzura
To the right of Aragova Cesta (Arag's Route) over the ring right into the chimney,… Rock Climbing