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Climbing at Skály na Sokolu - Kalich

262 routes
83 areas
1–12 grades

Kalich in the Skály na Sokolu in the northern part of Bohemian Paradise offers more than 260 routes on 83 rocks – for example Jeskyně, Věž bratří v triku, Tichá stěna, Březová věž, Brouček and Nejistá. The climbing is traditional on sandstone with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 12.

Part of Northern areas, Skály na Sokolu - Kalich has 262 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 12. Explore its 83 crags and sectors below.

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

  • 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.

Jeskyně 13 routes Věž bratří v triku 11 routes Tichá stěna 9 routes Březová věž 9 routes Brouček 8 routes Nejistá 7 routes Jeskyně - blok Snadnan 6 routes Klenba 6 routes Čertovy schody 6 routes Benešova věž 6 routes Maska 6 routes Baronova věž 6 routes Váleček horní věž 5 routes Pazneht 5 routes Muchova věž 5 routes Mlíčňák 5 routes Pepík 5 routes Platan 5 routes Váleček dolní věž 5 routes Velbloud 4 routes Špicar 4 routes Marod 4 routes Bombír 4 routes Čtyřlístek (Polověž) 4 routes Helmy 4 routes Červený trpaslík 4 routes Jehlánek 4 routes Hradba 4 routes Amerika (Fakir) 4 routes Adéla 3 routes Českobratrská věž 3 routes Kokudžin 3 routes Průsmyk 3 routes Plešoun 3 routes Gaidžin 3 routes Chocholoušek 3 routes Zrzoun 3 routes Pérko 3 routes King Crimson 3 routes Jezevec 3 routes Plesová věžička 3 routes Bonz Naprášil 3 routes Záškodník 3 routes Bochan 2 routes Černá vdova 2 routes Varta (Masiv) 2 routes Jimi 2 routes John 2 routes Exulanti 2 routes Tetřeví masivy 2 routes Poklop 2 routes Bukanýr 2 routes Péro 2 routes Huláking 2 routes Kyklop 2 routes Žalmista 1 route Vosopich 1 route Kružítko 1 route Rajče 1 route Hromosvod 1 route Masiv u souvěží 1 route Ocún 1 route Ježura 1 route Vedlejší věž 1 route Ejhle 1 route Orchis 1 route Pohár 1 route Monument 1 route Jarní masivy 1 route Yankee 1 route Čangajšek 1 route Švihák 1 route Hnízdečko lásky 1 route Pérák 1 route Sakristie 1 route Valcha 1 route Čudlik 1 route Trojka 1 route Špičák 1 route Kostky 1 route Kozel 1 route Pohan 1 route Bastion 1 route
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Mlíčňák
From the plateau side, traverse under the overhang to the edge and with a dynamic move to… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Kokudžin
Up the valley wall via the 1st ring to the 2nd ring and along the curved edge to the top. Rock Climbing
4
Chocholoušek
Through the hand crack in the right part of the valley wall. Rock Climbing
4
Chocholoušek
Through the crack and higher up the corner. Rock Climbing
4
Chocholoušek
Through the hand crack in the left valley part of the wall. Rock Climbing
4
John
Through the chimney narrowing into a wide crack, higher up again through the chimney to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Huláking
Through the side wall, first along the edge and then through the middle of the wall over… Rock Climbing
6-
Huláking
In the left part of the wall, up a slanted slab to the 1st ring. Up the wall and edge to… Rock Climbing
3
Gaidžin
Along the edge via steps to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Gaidžin
In the left part of the wall over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Gaidžin
In the right part of the wall into the ledge and to the ring. From the right over the… Rock Climbing
7
Exulanti
From the left into the hole (right, hour-glass) and by a high step into the ledge (hour… Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Čtyřlístek (Polověž)
From the leeward side to the balcony and by a high step to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Čtyřlístek (Polověž)
From the passage, rise into the ledge and to the ring. Another rise and up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Čtyřlístek (Polověž)
Along the edge without the aid of the chimney to the ring and by a high step to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
?
Čtyřlístek (Polověž)
From Warta through a narrow chimney to the ring... Note: needs verification Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Bombír
From the left onto the arched edge, along it and up the small wall of the Bombidlo route… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Bombír
To the left of Plácanda. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Bonz Naprášil
Along the left valley edge and by a high pull to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger
4
Bonz Naprášil
From the boulder onto the south edge, along it to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Bombír
From the left onto the arched edge, along it and up the small wall of the Bombidlo route… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Bombír
Via a sloping corner and an arched wall to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay

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