Suché skály near Malá Skála are a ridge of tall sandstone towers above the Jizera river with almost 400 routes. Most are on Sokolí věž, Hlavní věž (south and north faces), Střední věž, Nosatá věž and Vlajková věž. The climbing is traditional with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 10.
Part of Northern areas, Suché skály has 392 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 10. Explore its 28 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Vertical wall, Overhang.
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.
Some routes on Sokolí věž are closed from 1 February to 30 June. Check the current status in the ČHS crag database.
- 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.
Sokolí věž Hlavní věž - jižní stěny Střední věž Hlavní věž - severní stěny Nosatá věž Vlajková věž Kazatelna Baba Alabastrová věž Hlavní věž - jižní předskalí Čihulova věž Bílá věž Věž Milana Černého Samotář První věž Květová věž Kostka Vnouče Borová věž Smrčinová věž Věž rozpěrného komína Hladká věž Střední věž - jižní předskalí Startovní pilíř Hřbitovní stěna První pilíř Lucina Ostrá věžička
6
Původní cesta
Up the pillar on the right side of the overhang, up the slab to the ledge and left along… Rock Climbing
7
Severní stěna
Up the middle of the wall directly to the ledge and up the small wall to the left of the… Rock Climbing
5
Severní traverz
Through the corner and diagonally left to the ledge to the ring. Traverse left to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Západní stěna
Up the wall along the crack diagonally left to the edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Severní spára
Through the corner of the Northern Traverse route and directly up the crack. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Jednou to zdědíš
In the right part of the left valley wall from the ledge, up the overhanging wall… Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger +1
7
Babiččin koláč
In the middle of the left valley wall from the right part of the block, up the… Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger +1
6-
Závěť
In the left part of the left valley wall from the block, directly up the overhanging wall… Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger +1
7
Honza Hampejz
Up the right valley edge, initially overhanging, higher up a small wall with the help of… Rock Climbing Textile belay Overhang
6-
Tomaso Traverza
Briefly along the edge, traverse left into the sloping crack, up it and a small wall… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Brutální varianta
Slightly to the left of the center of the overhanging valley wall, directly up the wall… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Vaklav
Up the left plateau edge and along the friable crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Varianta Zlomené ruky
Up the left plateau edge to the ledge, traverse right into the "Normal Route" and up it… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Ostří nože
From the valley up the sharp edge below the overhang (piton), from the left over it and… Rock Climbing
3
Náhorní cesta
Up the right plateau edge, higher through a depression and a small wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Bezradné trio
From the SE (Southeast) side of the gully up a small wall and a short dihedral to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Rozporový komín - var
From the bottom of the chimney, up the wall to the left along the SW (Southwest) edge to… Rock Climbing
2
Rozporový komín
From the saddle between the 2nd and 3rd small towers, up the chimney to the 3rd small… Rock Climbing
4
Severní stěna 3. Věžičky
Up the center of the wall over the overhang to the platform and along the small cracks to… Rock Climbing
8
Pilířová
Up the wall directly below the overhang (piton), over it and along the crack (piton) to… Rock Climbing
7
Severovýchodní hrana
Left of the NE (Northeast) edge up the wall to the horizontal pitons, step over to the… Rock Climbing