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Part of Krkavčí skály, Obelisk has 12 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 7-/7 to 9/9+. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

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

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 PLA 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 apply to specific rocks. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority OP CHKO 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-/8
Obelisk
Up the left part of the north face over the overhang (ring) to the northeast edge and… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Obelisk
Up the west face over a ring to the first ring of Viskov's route, higher up the west face… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8
Obelisk
From the boulder at the edge, step right into the face (1st ring) and up the face (2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
9/9+
Obelisk
Via a crack in the north face to the first ring and directly up the face over four rings. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7-/7
Obelisk
From 1. K directly n.v. Danger
7
Obelisk
From the first ring right around the edge to the third ring of the Eastern Way. Rock Climbing
7
Obelisk
From the railing to the crack with iron plates, along it to the ring. Traverse left to… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Obelisk
East from the large boulder below the southwest edge left to the ring in the west face,… Rock Climbing Vertical wall
7
Obelisk
Eastern face over three rings n.v.
8
Obelisk
From the second ring to the small balcony on the southeast edge and along the southeast… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Obelisk
Along the southwest edge to the ring, higher over the second ring in the first part of… Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall

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