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Climbing at Skalní město

1415 routes
156 areas
1–11 grades

Skalní město is the heart of the Prachov Rocks and, with more than 1,400 routes on 156 towers, the largest area in Bohemian Paradise. The towers with the most routes include Stromové věže, Orel, Mnich, Drážďanská věž, Císařská věž severní and Rektorka (west tower). The climbing is traditional on sandstone with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 11.

Part of Prachov Rocks, Skalní město has 1415 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 11. Explore its 156 crags and sectors below.

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

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

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.

Stromové věže 35 routes Orel 29 routes Mnich 27 routes Drážďanská věž 25 routes Císařská věž severní 23 routes Rektorka - západní věž 22 routes Krakonoš 21 routes Šlikova věž 21 routes Rektorka - východní věž 20 routes Sluneční věž 19 routes Velká ztracená věž 19 routes Hladová věž 17 routes Císařská věž jižní 17 routes Smítkova věž 17 routes Prachovská jehla 16 routes Dvojitá věž 16 routes Americká věž 15 routes Nízká ztracená věž 15 routes Dubnová věž severní 15 routes Přední ztracená věž 14 routes Bezejmenná věž 14 routes Dubnová věž střední 14 routes Slon 14 routes Hořejší věžička 14 routes Hendrychova věž 14 routes Krákorka 13 routes Pečírkova věž 13 routes Dubnová věž jižní 13 routes Bertova věž západní 13 routes Veterinář 13 routes Čertova věž 13 routes Čajový pavilon 13 routes Sevřené věžičky 13 routes Všeteček 12 routes Křeslo 12 routes Velký zbrojnoš 12 routes Hranec 12 routes Rozmanitá věž západní 12 routes Janebova věž 12 routes Bertova věž severní 11 routes Richelieu 11 routes Malý kapucín 11 routes Velký kapucín 11 routes Severka 10 routes Palcát 10 routes Pelíšek 10 routes Pechova věž 10 routes Malý zbrojnoš 10 routes Fráňova věž 10 routes Malá věž 10 routes Rozmanitá věž severní 10 routes Prachovská čapka 10 routes Hradecká věž 10 routes Zelená věž 10 routes Hroší věž 9 routes Strážní věž 9 routes Hranatá věž 9 routes Bochan 9 routes Žandarm 9 routes Borůvková věž 9 routes Bertova věž východní 9 routes Okrajová věž 9 routes Žlutá jehla 9 routes Myší masiv 9 routes Dvojče 9 routes Želva 9 routes Plochá věž 9 routes Černá jehla 9 routes Skalka 9 routes Zub 9 routes Slůně 8 routes Rozmanitá věž východní 8 routes Pahorek 8 routes Lesní věžička 8 routes Tyburcova věž střední 8 routes Kočičí jehla 8 routes Hraběnčina věžička 8 routes Termitiště - severní věž 8 routes Baldachýn 8 routes Březová věž 8 routes Termitiště - jižní věž 8 routes Šlikova vyhlídka 8 routes Zatracenec 8 routes Sirotek 8 routes Svatý Václav 8 routes Tyburcova věž západní 8 routes Kolínská kavárnička 7 routes Placatá věž 7 routes Visuté zahrady 7 routes Páže 7 routes Šejkspírka 7 routes Sarkofág 7 routes Schovanka 7 routes Pláteník 7 routes Pipi 7 routes Věž Jury Bednára 7 routes Dolejší věžička 7 routes Hospoda 7 routes Hřebenová věžička 7 routes Rumcajs 6 routes Pišotek 6 routes Stolička 6 routes Panelák 6 routes Chvostoskok 6 routes Hajný 6 routes Slunovrat 6 routes Šamšula 6 routes Morový sloup 6 routes Žbrďol 6 routes Trautenberk 6 routes Jelenčina věžička 6 routes Žufužík 6 routes Kadajča 6 routes Bochánek 6 routes Šašek 6 routes Anče 6 routes Sloní věžička 6 routes Želvička 5 routes Jára Cimrman 5 routes Trpaslík 5 routes František 5 routes Střízlík 5 routes Tyburcova věž východní 5 routes Beka 5 routes Třeštík 5 routes Rozmanitá věž střední 5 routes Terýšek 5 routes Minaret 5 routes Pedel 5 routes Cesťáček 5 routes Sazenička 5 routes Chlapíček 5 routes Přední zadek 5 routes Pašerák 5 routes Věžička Zelené rokle 4 routes Chodbař 4 routes Bárýšek 4 routes Koloseum 4 routes Lebka 4 routes Hurvajz 4 routes Triplex 3 routes Pilířek 3 routes Hroší masiv 3 routes Jižní předskalí Dubnové věže jižní 3 routes Bierhanzl 3 routes Zelená stěna 3 routes Kuba 3 routes Aréna 2 routes Čingischán 2 routes Danka 1 route Masiv za Morovým sloupem 1 route Burák 1 route Inspektor Trachta 1 route Fakír 1 route Gladiátor 1 route Becherův masiv 1 route
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1
Želvička
Through the chimney and along the northwest edge. Rock Climbing
6
Želva
From the chimney between the Turtle and the Great Capuchin to the northeast edge and into… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Želva
From the Great Capuchin. Rock Climbing
3
Želvička
Rock Climbing
6
Želva
Up the wall (ring) to the ring of the “Southwest Route” and left up the wall to the…
7/7+
Želva
Through the middle of the north face under the overhang, diagonally right to the ring and… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Želva
Through the right part of the north face over the first and second ring, diagonally right…
7
Želva
From the chimney between the Turtle and the Great Capuchin via the south face left to the… Rock Climbing
6
Želva
Along the west edge over the ring. Rock Climbing
6
Velký kapucín
Through the left part of the south face under the crack, up it over the ring. Rock Climbing
8
Želva
Via the Old Route for 3m and left over 3Q to the pillar. Old Route without aid to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Želva
Through the chimney between the Turtle and the Great Capuchin to the platform below the… Rock Climbing
7
Velký kapucín
In the right part of the south face via small pillars diagonally left and up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7-/7
Velký kapucín
From the ring directly via the small pillar and up the wall (ring) to the summit.
6
Velký kapucín
Through the crack in the right part of the north face to the platform and along the west… Rock Climbing
6
Velký kapucín
Left of the southeast edge directly through the crack and up the wall. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Velký kapucín
Via the left small pillar in the right part of the S face to the balcony, right and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Velký kapucín
Along the west edge to the summit.
6
Velký kapucín
Through the chimney to the balcony. Left along the wall to the ring and along the fragile…
6-
Velký kapucín
From the balcony in the north face left of the Old Route
2
Velký kapucín
Through the chimney between the Great Capuchin and the Turtle to the platform left behind… Rock Climbing
5
Velký kapucín
From the platform through the chimney to the balcony on the NE edge and up the east face…
7
Mnich
Via the 'Old Route' below the first 'horse' (rock feature), right into the gully and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Mnich
To the right of the east chimney and over the overhang to the balcony on the northeast… Rock Climbing
6-
Mnich
From the first ring, right to the second ring of the 'Cold Route'. Rock Climbing
7
Mnich
From the north left beyond the northeast edge and along it to the balcony in the left… Rock Climbing Spare Route
7/7+
Mnich
Up the North face to the ledge, straight up the crack (ring), left and up to the second… Rock Climbing
9/9+
Mnich
Over the first ring of the 'Inquisition Route' to the right and via the small gully to… Rock Climbing
8
Mnich
From the second ring via the left crack. Rock Climbing
7
Mnich
From the second ring, right beyond the edge into the west face and up the west gullies… Rock Climbing

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