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Part of Skalní město, Prachovská jehla has 16 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 6- to 9. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Vertical wall.

Rules

Nature conservation: Climbing seasonally prohibited from November 1st to March 31st. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority Nature Conservation Agency Bohemian Paradise

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

The site operator sets the conditions for climbers (entry, permits) – check them before you go.

  • 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.

7
Prachovská jehla
Up the middle of the South face of the Jehla and Capka massif via a crack and right to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
9
Prachovská jehla
Through cracks in the eastern part of the Capka to the saddle between Capka and Jehla, to… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Prachovská jehla
From the right via a grassy ramp into the north face, over five rings to the ring of the… Rock Climbing
6
Prachovská jehla
Along the southwest edge over the hour-glass and two rings upwards. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8-/8
Prachovská jehla
Up the West pillar over three rings to the hour-glass of the West Edge route, higher up… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Prachovská jehla
In the right part of the north face via a crack (first ring), up the wall to the second…
7-/7
Prachovská jehla
From the ring of the “Údolní cesta” (Valley Route) via a crack left to the ring of the…
8-/8
Prachovská jehla
Through the left part of the south face over three rings. Rock Climbing
6-
Prachovská jehla
By overflowing into the west edge and along it to the balcony on the west face. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Prachovská jehla
From the north via a prominent crack to the ring, up the wall and overhanging pillar,… Rock Climbing
6-
Prachovská jehla
Along the southwest edge to the hour-glass, traverse right to the first ring.
9
Prachovská jehla
To the right of the South Route over four rings. Rock Climbing
6
Prachovská jehla
Up the middle of the south face over three rings to the ledge, left and to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Prachovská jehla
Along the cracks in the East face to the saddle between the towers.
6-
Prachovská jehla
Up the middle of the south face of the massif and directly to the saddle. Rock Climbing

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