The Horní sedlo area in the Lusatian Mountains offers more than 700 routes. Most are in Císařské údolí, with more at Horní skály, Krkavčí skály (Fellerovka), near Rynoltice, on Ostrý vrch, Kozí hřbety and Sloní kameny. Vertical walls with fixed and textile protection dominate, and some routes are marked as dangerous; grades from 1 to 9.
Part of Lusatian Mountains, Horní sedlo area has 720 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 9. Explore its 7 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Danger, Vertical wall.
Rules
On sandstone the ČHS sandstone rules apply – no chalk, no metal protection and dry rock only. On other rock the ČHS rules for Czech rock areas apply.
Much of the area lies in the Lusatian Mountains PLA. Check the ČHS crag database for any closures before you go.
Císařské údolí Horní skály Krkavčí skály (Fellerovka) Skály u Rynoltic Ostrý vrch Kozí hřbety Sloní kameny
6-
Kauschkův žlab - levá var.
In the middle of the E wall via the crack to the end and right to the ring. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7/7+
Stará cesta - převislá var
Overhanging north face into the crack and onto the ledge. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Pravá severní
2m right of the Old Route, via the overhanging wall to the ledge, over the overhang left… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Západní cesta
From the West, up the steps to a large ledge, then via the crack (hourglass) to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Nedělní rychlovka
Up the middle of the west face of the south summit directly to the bolt. From there,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Potní cesta
Left in the valley wall, diagonally right to the E edge and left up the wall to the fore… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Dvojskok
Right in the valley wall, first directly up the wall, then left (crossing the Potní Route… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4+
Kroupova cesta
In the middle of the E wall, via the left crack to the saddle. Right via the overhanging… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Jižní traverz
From the hourglass of the West Route, traverse right to the rib. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Škubánky
Left of the Old Route, via the wall over the ring. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Přepadová cesta
Via the SE edge and right along ribs to the fore-summit, then over the overhang and up… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8-/8
Strana na spadnutí
Into the overhanging wall (ring) and via small cracks to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Stará cesta
Via a groove in the N wall (hourglass) to the small overhang (hourglass), an overhanging… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Stará cesta - vzdušná var.
From the hourglass, traverse left (ring) and left to the edge, then via small cracks to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Západní spára
Via the West crack to the fore-summit and then freely to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
6+/7-
Šavlová spára
Via a groove in the E wall under the overhang and a wide overhanging crack. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Stínová spára – Krajková varianta
From the ring, left up the face and the left corner directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Šikmá spára
To the right in the W face, via a crack to the ridge and then via "Hřebenovka" (Ridge… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4-
Západní pravá spára
To the right of the "Old Road" via a crumbly crack to the ledge and a step-up to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Frýdlantská cesta - údolní var.
Up the middle of the valley face over an overhang via a shallow gully to the ring. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4+
Mechová hrana
Via the "Frýdlant Route" to the edge, then along the overhanging edge and face to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Frýdlantská cesta
To the right in the SW face, via a short crack to the W edge and traverse right to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Májová cesta
In the middle of the SE face, via a crack to the ring, then up the right gully to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4+
Cesta přes břicho
Left in the SE face through a chimney to the ring, (post.) and a wide crack to the ridge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Rákoska
Along the Z-edge via an overhanging, indistinct rib to the ring of the "Frýdlant Route".… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Maruščina
Overhanging V-edge over the hole, higher up to the right below the summit block. To the… Rock Climbing Textile belay