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 Starý hrad - I Podemlejnská věž Žehrovská věž Virunga Pekařka Pekařův hrad Mlynář Pekař Drn Karnevalová věž Prázdninová Záhon Mlynářka Koketa Pekařova brána Houpačka Mouchova stěna Kalíšek Hochštapler Nárožní Větrný mlýn Střílna Pekárna Cimbuří Pátrač Jardova věž Hnízdo Zeppelin Květnová věž Skorověž Ropucha Mařenka Vědma Věž Honzy Urbana Schodiště Čuchta
2
Jihozápadní stěna
From the SW saddle to the summit. By stemming, then traverse into the wall and to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Habakuk
Through the center of the wall and diagonally right to the small balcony on the edge to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Pekelná tma
Through a short corner and left onto the shelf to the hourglass. Up the small wall to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Světelná mlha
Up the wall directly to the 1st ring. Up and slightly to the right to the 2nd ring. From… Rock Climbing
6
Bu bu bu
Up the left part of the valley wall to the crack near the edge, along it to the ring,… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Zeleninové schody
From the Gully in the SE face diagonally right to the edge and up the steps to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
V sedmém nebi
Through the hollow (loops) to the end (hourglass) and from the left to the 1st ring.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Cesta pro Dian Viic
Up the wall directly to the 1st and 2nd ring. Slightly to the right onto the ledge and… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Cesta do keni
Along the crack to the 1st ring. Directly (in the ledge with an hourglass) to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Školácká cesta
Through the chimney in the N face to the fore-summit and up the small wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Muhavura
Up the wall directly to the 1st ring. Up and slightly to the right to the 2nd ring. From… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Mlha před očima
From the 1st ring of "Hellish Darkness" in an arc from the left above the ring and… Rock Climbing
6-
Gorily v mlze
From the 1st ring of "Light Fogs" along the edge over the 2nd ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
7/7+
To už nefrčí
Up the wall along the edge to the 1st and 2nd rings. Up to the ledge and from the left to… Rock Climbing
6-
Citadela
Diagonally right to the ledge and directly over the hole (sling) to the ring. Directly … Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Katův šleh
Up the wall along the edge and along the crack (slings) to the ring. Along the edge into… Rock Climbing
4
Náhorní varianta n.c
From the massif, descend via the crack, traverse into the wall and via the "N. c." crack… Rock Climbing
6
Němečkův rekviem
Through the center of the S face to the ring, diagonally left to the edge and along it to… Rock Climbing
8
Rytířské klání
From the 1st ring of "Mlynář's Edge" directly over the 2nd ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Waikiki beach
From the 1st ring of "Němeček's Legacy" up the wall over the 2nd ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Dankova cesta
Over the top onto the left plateau edge, via the small pinnacle to the ledge and left to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Knedlíková cesta
German climbers: From the start of "N. c." by chimneying to the ring and up the wall to… Rock Climbing
6
Mlynářova hrana
Along the left valley edge to the balcony, via the crack (ring) into the ledge and along… Rock Climbing
9
Vzdušné zámky
Directly to the bolt, diagonally left to the crack (sling), or from the bolt up under the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Vlahý večer
Up the wall directly to the small pinnacle and via it (sling) to the 1st ring. Directly… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Bílá paní
By chimneying in the center of the plateau face or directly up the wall via the ring to… Rock Climbing