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Climbing at Nad koupalištěm

218 routes
41 areas
1–9 grades

Nad Koupalištěm in the Prachov Rocks in Bohemian Paradise offers more than 210 routes on 41 towers – for example Vodník, Vodnice, Blatecká věž, Třeťák, Zvěd and Koník. The climbing is traditional on sandstone with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 9.

Part of Prachov Rocks, Nad koupalištěm has 218 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 9. Explore its 41 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Danger, Vertical wall.

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

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.

8
Kobylka
Along the southwest edge over the ring. Rock Climbing
7
Kobylka
From the west via an overhanging chimney/corner to a ledge (loop) and from there via the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Pulec
Via the 'sokolík' (small pinnacle/rib) to the summit
Přeskok
Pulec
By stepping across from the massif to the summit
3
Pulec
Left to the balcony and along the edge to the summit
7
Pulec
Left part of the wall
7
Pulec
Over the overhang to the balcony
2
Pulec
Via the chimney between the tower and M to the summit.
4
Vodnice
Up the wall to the summit
4
Vodnice
By a short crack in the right part of the north wall over hourglasses to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Vodnice
From the ledge directly by a narrow chimney/crack to its end (ring) and directly up the…
4
Vodnice
Up the wall left of the route 'Northwest Chimney' to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Vodnice
By stemming against the fore-rock of Vodník and along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Vodnice
From the ledge right to the edge and along it (two rings), higher up right by the wall.
2
Vodnice
By chimney from the west over a wedged boulder to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Vodnice
By chimney in the right part of the valley wall almost to the edge, traverse left and by… Rock Climbing
9
Vodnice
Right of the route 'Hlavně, že jsme na vzduchu', from the ledge briefly up the wall 1st K… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Vodnice
From the north by a short small crack to the northeast edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Vodnice
Right of the route 'Tatarák z delfína' by a narrow chimney/crack and wall over two rings,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Vodnice
In the left part of the wall by corner 1st BH right up the wall 2nd BH up the wall 3rd BH… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Žába
Through the middle of the slab to the ledge and with a dynamic move to the summit.
3
Žába
Up the right part of the wall to the summit.
Přeskok
Žába
By jumping over from Vodník to the summit.
2
Vodník
By chimney between Žába and Vodník to the fore-rock.
2
Žába
By chimney between the tower and Vodník, to the summit.
7
Vodník
From the boulder at the north wall by standing up over the ring upwards. Rock Climbing
6
Vodník
Up the left part of the NE wall to Žába. By crossing over into the wall and left of …
7-/7
Vodník
Up the wall directly (ring)

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