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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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5
Pekař
Along the North edge over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Pekařka
Through the NE corner under the overhang, step over to the right edge and to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Pekař
Through the right part of the valley wall to the 1st and 2nd rings. Up to the edge and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Pekař
Via the small crack in the plateau wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Pekař
Through the left part of the valley wall directly (ring) into the small corner and… Rock Climbing
6
Pekař
From the boulder directly over the ledge to the ring and along the wall directly to the… Rock Climbing
2
Nárožní
From the W boulder to the edge and along it. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Nárožní
Rock Climbing
2
Nárožní
From the W boulder, through the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Mouchova stěna
From the block from the right, over the overhang and diagonally left to the 1st and 2nd… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Mouchova stěna
Along the right valley edge along the small cracks directly to the top. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Mouchova stěna
Through the left part of the valley wall over three rings to the top. Rock Climbing
6
Houpačka
Up the wall to a small balcony and then up a small wall (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Kalíšek
Along the right edge of the west face, over the overhanging gully into the hole (2x… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Kalíšek
Between the tower and the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Kalíšek
From the edge, descend, traverse into the wall and to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Jardova věž
From the East, up the gully to a balcony in the valley wall and over the overhang. Rock Climbing
5
Houpačka
From the East, diagonally right to a small balcony, to the valley edge and along it to… Rock Climbing
7
Houpačka
Start from the lowest base of the tower. Up the left part of the valley wall to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Drn
First by opposition between the edge and the tower, then left up the center of the wall… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Drn
Up the West edge (clock) to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Čuchta
From the edge, over the overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Drn
Up the wall from the pass to a 'sokolík' (falcon/ledge), then upwards and diagonally left… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Drn
From the pass to the right plateau edge and along the overgrown ridge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Drn
To the left of the West edge, diagonally left upwards and along the North edge directly… Rock Climbing Textile belay

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