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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.

6-
Starý hrad - I
Along the left plateau edge to the ring, up the wall to the ledge and to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Skorověž
Follow the crack under the overhang to the ring. Over the overhang and directly to the… Rock Climbing
2
Schodiště
Rock Climbing
2
Ropucha
From the S, step over from the boulder and along the SE edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
8-/8
Starý hrad - I
In the 1st ledge under the overhang, traverse right into the north face to the crack and… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Starý hrad - I
Follow the small crack under the overhang to the 1st ring. From the right over the… Rock Climbing
6
Pekařův hrad
Along the NE edge via the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Pekařův hrad
Along the NE edge (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Podemlejnská věž
In the center of the plateau face by chimneying, higher up the wall over two rings to the… Rock Climbing
7
Podemlejnská věž
From the left part of the plateau face by chimneying to the edge, along it to the… Rock Climbing
7
Podemlejnská věž
Through the center of the valley face via the ring and hole to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Podemlejnská věž
In the left part of the plateau face by chimneying, higher up the wall to the 1st and 2nd… Rock Climbing
6
Podemlejnská věž
Through the right part of the plateau face to the ring and directly over the small cave… Rock Climbing
6
Podemlejnská věž
Via the "Through the Den" route to the ring. Upward to the right to the 2nd ring "N. c."… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Pekařův hrad
Through the center of the north face (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Pekařův hrad
Through the center of the south face to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Pekařův hrad
From the east, through the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Pekařův hrad
In the right part of the south face, follow the crack to the edge and then to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Pekařův hrad
From the SW, through the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Pekařova brána
Along the wall to the small corner and through it, past the pine tree, to the ledge.… Rock Climbing
1
Pekařova brána
Up the spiral stairs from the road, left to the bridge and via a short wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Pekařova brána
From the road directly to the ring, directly into the ledge under the overhang and… Rock Climbing
5
Pekařova brána
Start above the wall. Through the center of the wall directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Pekařka
Along the SW edge (sling) to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Pekařka
Rock Climbing
6
Pekařka
Through the right part of the north face to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Pekařka
Through the left part of the wall. Rock Climbing
2
Pekařka
Along the NE edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Pekařka
Along the SE edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Pekař
From the "Croissant" ring, right along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing

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