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Climbing at Skály u Velké

262 routes
27 areas
3–9+ grades

Skály u Velké has 262 routes in 27 sectors, grades 3–9+. Letohrádek, Stínadla, Nový svět, Hrad, Pevnost and Hradby have the most routes. Mostly sport routes on vertical walls with fixed belays; some are climbed traditionally on cams.

Part of Middle Vltava region, Skály u Velké has 262 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 3 to 9+. Explore its 27 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Sport Climbing, Vertical wall, Friends.

Rules

  • The ČHS rules for Czech rock areas and the local regional commissions' rules 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.
  • Be considerate of the owners of cottages and gardens below the crags.

In nature reserves you may climb only on specifically designated rocks. Check the current status in the ČHS crag database.

3
Hrad
Up a short wall to the left of the Hradice route over 2 bolts to the common chain. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
4
Hrad
Up a short wall at the entrance to the gorge over 2 bolts to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
5
Kniha šotků
Along the prominent edge over two rivets to the summit to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6-
Kniha šotků
Via a smooth slab to the left of the edge and further. For those who prefer the edge. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
5-
Bastilla
In the right part of the valley wall. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
4
Bastilla
Along the left edge of the valley wall over 1 bolt to the summit to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
7-
Bastilla
Between the routes Francouzská (French) and Jean Val Jean, up a vertical, slightly mossy… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6
Bastilla
Completely to the left on Bastila from the terrace over two bolts up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
7-
Bastilla
To the right of the Valley Route over two bolts. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6-
Zvěd
Up the western broken wall of the unreliable looking tower. The collapse of the summit is… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5
Zvěd
Up the east face to the summit. The summit is unstable, ascent is not recommended. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5+
Zvěd
Along the edge from the upper side. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
4
Zvěd
From the upper side via a shorter wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Danger +1
3
Zvěd
To the right of Normálka (Normal Route) via the valley edge with a bulge. The summit is… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Strážce
Through the upland crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Laid wall
3
Zvěd
Up the valley wall along a laid-back stepped wall edge. The summit is unstable, climbing… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
3
Strážce
From the saddle via a chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Laid wall
5
Strážce
Via the valley edge over one bolt and through a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Hradby
Up the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Friends
6
Strážce
From the access gorge over a ring and an overhanging step slightly left and further up to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6-
Hradby
Up an indistinct pillar over two bolts to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Hradby
Up the wall along a small crack to a small ledge and through cracks to a small platform.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Hradby
Through the crack over the overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing Friends
6-
Hradby
Over a step into a corner and over a small overhang onto a slab. Along the crack to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
8-
Hradby
Along the rounded edge on sloped holds to a small platform and around the block to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8+
Hradby
Up the center of the wall to the rappel. Directly climbed original route Kursk to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Hradby
Over 3 protections between routes "Oak Edge" and "Full Moon Route" to the right of the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+
Hradby
Start the same as route "Only for Whites" on the vertical wall over the ledge, at the 3rd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Hradby
Up the middle of the wall over a small overhang to a ledge and from there slightly left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
5+
Hradby
Over 3 bolts and 1 nut n.a. to the rappel. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +3

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