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Climbing at Pygmalion

9 routes
5–7/7+ grades

Part of Jezerka, Pygmalion has 9 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 5 to 7/7+. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

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

Rules

Nature protection: Seasonal climbing ban from January 1 to June 30. Nature Protection Document: OP measure 2019, OP authority PLA Broumovsko

- Do not interfere with vegetation on the rocks, do not remove stones, wood and organic matter from cracks - Use tourist routes and marked access paths for access - Do not disturb nesting birds, climb only on dry rocks in shoes with soft soles - Belay with fixed means and textile loops, do not rub the rock with rope, do not chop - Magnesium is prohibited, climb only in daylight - First ascents only by ČHS members, training max 3 people with instructor

Nature protection: Seasonal climbing ban from January 1 to June 30. Nature Protection Document: OP measure 2019, OP authority PLA Broumovsko

  • The ČHS sandstone rules apply: no chalk, no metal protection, dry rock only.
  • Only ČHS members may make first ascents.
  • Instruction only in groups of up to 3 people with an instructor.

Climbing is allowed only from 1 July to 31 December (in some areas near the main tourist trail from 1 May). Extra seasonal bird closures may apply; some gorges (e.g. Rokle nad Černým jezírkem, Janovická Vlčí rokle, Ztracená rokle) are closed.

  • The ČHS rules and those of the local regional climbing commissions apply.
  • Creating or chipping holds is banned.
  • Chalk is banned or only tolerated, depending on the area.
  • No climbing on wet rock – after rain or in winter this can mean hours or days.

Many crags lie in protected areas with seasonal closures. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.

Parking

50.61697, 16.12254

5
Pygmalion
From the upland side (aiding/stacking) up the wall diagonally right to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Pygmalion
Right of the Upland Route via opposition (1st ring), 'sokolík' (small pinnacle/rib) and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Pygmalion
Left of the upland (east) corner of the tower via aiding/stacking, wall and small crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Pygmalion
From the 2nd ring, right up the wall (3rd ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Pygmalion
In the right part of the NE face via the crack (ring) to the balcony and via the gully… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Pygmalion
In the middle of the NE face from the block via the wall (1st ring) into the crack and up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Pygmalion
Left of the south corner via the wall and directly up the crack. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Pygmalion
The ascent starts below the south corner. Up the wall over the overhang to the ring,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Pygmalion
From the SW via the crack and chimney to its inclined part. Up the wall right and via the… Rock Climbing Textile belay

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