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Part of 12. Ostroh Skříně, Špičák has 11 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 3 to 8+/9-. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

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

Rules

Nature Conservation: Climbing allowed all year round. Nature Conservation Document: Measure of a General Nature 2021, map 2021, authority OP Administration of NP Czech Switzerland

- Do not interfere with vegetation on the rocks, do not remove stones, do not clean cracks - Do not disturb nesting birds, respect restrictions, use marked accesses - Magnesium and chemical agents are prohibited, climb on dry rock in daylight - Do not use belay devices that damage the rock, hard shoes, do not leave public goods - No jumping between massifs and towers - Slackline prohibited - First ascents on some rocks are subject to restrictions - see Nature Protection Document: General Measures 2021

Nature conservation: Climbing permitted year-round. Nature Conservation Document: General Measure 2021, map 2021, authority Nature Conservation Administration of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park

  • Climb in daylight only.
  • Top-rope only where it will not damage the rock or fixed gear (own quickdraw as anchor, no rope friction on the rock).
  • Jumps between towers are not allowed.
  • First ascents only with the area administrator's approval (right bank: spravce-labak-pravy@seznam.cz).
  • Unapproved fixed equipment is banned.

Some crags are closed from 1 February to 30 June for nesting birds. Respect local signs and any extended closures; current status in the ČHS crag database.

The ČHS rules for climbing in Bohemian sandstone areas apply.

  • Chalk is banned.
  • No metal protection (cams, nuts, pitons) – only slings, knots and textile "UFOs" between the rings.
  • Climb on dry rock only – wet sandstone softens and breaks.
  • Do not alter the rock surface.
  • Abseil from the summit rings.

Parts of the area lie in Bohemian Switzerland National Park and the Elbe Sandstones Protected Landscape Area, where seasonal closures for nesting birds apply. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.

Parking

50.83057, 14.22891

3
Špičák
From the saddle, traverse left and along the NW edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
4+
Špičák
From the valley, through the corner between Skříň and Špičák to the saddle and like the … Rock Climbing
7-/7
Špičák
Via the "Drastissima" route to 1. K. Up the face, higher over the overhang to K. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Špičák
Along the pillar in the valley face to the balcony (ring) and up the face diagonally left… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Špičák
To the right in the valley face, via the rib and corner (2 BH) to the balcony, then… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8+/9-
Špičák
In the North face directly to 1BH and 2BH. From the left, up the face to 3BH, then right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Špičák
Along the inconspicuous valley edge to the balcony (K). Up the face under the overhang to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Špičák
Up the narrow N face to the ledge, traverse right to the crack and up it to 1. K. Up the… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Špičák
Through the middle of the plateau face via 3K directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Špičák
From the saddle, traverse the E face to the right and along the NE edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Špičák
Through the gully from the East to the saddle and along the plateau edge to the summit. Rock Climbing

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