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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.

7
Vodník
Along the ledge in the south wall to the right, up the wall and small crack to the… Rock Climbing
2
Vodník
Rock Climbing
4
Vodník
NORTHWEST ROUTE III. By chimney from the northwest. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Vodník
Up the wall directly (ring)
7
Vodník
From the plateau side left onto the ledge and to the second ring. Rock Climbing
6-
Vodník
Up the valley crack to the overhang, right (first ring) to the cracks and into the… Rock Climbing
3
Vodník
By stemming and wall. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Vodník
Up the Black Wall left of the Valley Route, over two rings to the ledge to the rappel… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Vodník
Left of the route Rusalka, from the root (belay station) upwards (left in the crack a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Gigant
Via the valley edge from its lowest base to the summit.
5
Gigant
Crack along the left valley edge below the summit ledge and along the edge to the summit.
4
Gigant
By crossing over to the N. side and along it.
Přeskok
Gigant
From the boulder with a jump to the summit.
Přeskok
Gigant
(In memory of Mr. Magoo). From the massif from the NE.
3
Gigant
From the edge to the summit.
3
Rusalka
Through the middle of the north face. Rock Climbing
4
Rusalka
From the south to the western edge. Rock Climbing
3
Rusalka
Rock Climbing
4
Rusalka
Along the pedestal to the summit Rock Climbing
3
Bludička
Along the NE edge to the summit.
3
Špión
Through the chimney between the massif and the tower to the summit.
Přeskok
Špión
By climbing onto the boulder and jumping to the summit.
Přeskok
Špión
By jumping from the ledge from NW into the receding small wall and to the summit.
6
Špión
Via the crack to the balcony and through the right part of the SW wall to the summit.
2
Špión
From NW, ascend over the overhang to the summit.
6-
Špión
Up the wall over the overhang to the summit
6
Špión
From S to the right over boulders and up the E wall to the summit.
Přeskok
Zvěd
By jumping from the edge from NE to the summit.
5
Zvěd
Along the SE edge, then up and right on the east face to the summit.
Přeskok
Zvěd
By jumping from Špióana

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