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Climbing at Pleskoty

145 routes
37 areas
1–9 grades

Pleskoty in outer Hruboskalsko in Bohemian Paradise offer almost 150 routes on 37 towers – for example Starý hrad I and II, Podemlejnská věž, Žehrovská věž, Virunga and Pekařka. The climbing is traditional on sandstone with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 9.

Part of Hruboskalsko outer area, Pleskoty has 145 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 9. Explore its 37 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Danger, Overhang.

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

  • 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.

Starý hrad - II 13 routes Starý hrad - I 9 routes Podemlejnská věž 8 routes Žehrovská věž 8 routes Virunga 8 routes Pekařka 7 routes Pekařův hrad 7 routes Mlynář 7 routes Pekař 6 routes Drn 5 routes Karnevalová věž 5 routes Prázdninová 4 routes Záhon 4 routes Mlynářka 4 routes Koketa 4 routes Pekařova brána 4 routes Houpačka 4 routes Mouchova stěna 3 routes Kalíšek 3 routes Hochštapler 3 routes Nárožní 3 routes Větrný mlýn 3 routes Střílna 2 routes Pekárna 2 routes Cimbuří 2 routes Pátrač 2 routes Jardova věž 2 routes Hnízdo 2 routes Zeppelin 2 routes Květnová věž 2 routes Skorověž 1 route Ropucha 1 route Mařenka 1 route Vědma 1 route Věž Honzy Urbana 1 route Schodiště 1 route Čuchta 1 route
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9
Zeppelin
Up the right part of the valley wall (3 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Zeppelin
To the right of the chimney up the wall (2 rings), higher up along the edge. Rock Climbing
6-
Větrný mlýn
Up the wall to the 1st ring directly under the small overhang (hourglass) and from the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Větrný mlýn
Over the small ledges and up the wall directly to the 1st ring. Along the edge to the 2nd… Rock Climbing
6
Vědma
Along the edge to the top. Rock Climbing
8
Větrný mlýn
Up the wall over the small ledges, higher along the cracks (ring) to the crack and along… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Střílna
From the plateau side, left to the balcony and over the steps to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Střílna
Through the center of the wall to the ledge and right to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Prázdninová
From the start of N. c. " diagonally left along the steps to the ledge and up the wall… Rock Climbing
7
Prázdninová
Along the valley (W) edge to the fore-summit and to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Prázdninová
From the W, through the chimney to the sub-summit plateau and right to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Prázdninová
Along the eastern edge to the ledge and up the small wall to the right to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Pekárna
Along the East edge. Rock Climbing
1
Pátrač
From the fore-peak/front structure, step over into the west wall and freely ascend it to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Pekárna
From the fore-peak/lower rock, up the steps to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Pátrač
In the center of the south face over the overhang to the right, diagonally up to the edge… Rock Climbing Textile belay Overhang
6
Mlynářka
Through the center of the wall over two rings to the top. Rock Climbing
7
Mlynářka
Along the valley edge over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Mlynářka
Along the wall directly to the ring. From the right onto the ledge and over the 2nd ring… Rock Climbing
8
Mlynářka
Through the small corner to the ledge and directly to the ring. Along the overhanging… Rock Climbing
2
Mlynář
Along the left (northeast) plateau edge (to the left of the Plateau Wall). Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Mlynář
Through the left part of the plateau wall to the left of N. C. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Mlynář
Along the left valley edge over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Mlynář
Via the crack in the center of the plateau wall. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Mařenka
From the center of the NE wall diagonally left to the hawk-like notches and left to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Mlynář
Along the wall over two rings and hourglasses to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Mlynář
Along the right valley edge over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Mlynář
From the left valley edge, along the ledge right into the center of the wall and along… Rock Climbing
3
Koketa
Along the S edge and via the small crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Květnová věž
Along the plateau edge to the ledge (hourglasses), right to the ring, through the corner… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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