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
7-/7
Kontraband
Up the overhanging edge to the 2nd ring and diagonally left up the wall to the 3rd ring … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Převislá hrana
Up the overhanging SE edge past 4 rings to a ledge. Diagonally left over the overhang… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
8
Štíhlá linie
To the right of the NW edge in the middle of the W face directly to the 1st ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Mtb
Through the recess and along the crack (slings) to the 1st ring. Through the middle of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Hopsavá
Through the middle of the valley face to the ring below the overhang. Over the overhang… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Mtb - bohémská varianta
From the 2nd ring of "MTB" diagonally left along the edge to the ledge (spike). Along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Cestou kolem
Along the valley edge of the pillar (BH) to the top to the abseil ring. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Hrnec povidel
Through the overhanging, narrow SW face directly over the ring to the ledge and along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Severní komíny
At the summit of the Main Tower, 3 chimneys meet, sharing a common start. Over the steps… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
8
Sváteční hrana
to the right of Broková cesta (Shotgun Path) over two rings on the edge to the summit Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4
Hřeben proti srsti
From the East via the chimney to the 1st tower, over the saddle to the 2nd tower, descent… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Přímá varianta pilíře
Via a wide stem between Otova and Pilíř routes (sling, small hourglass) to the top of the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Západní cesta
From the saddle in the left part of the wall along the crack and via the wall to the fore… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Nozdrostrk
Via the route "Bořík's Troubles" over the pitons up to below the overhang (slings).… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Varianta Kolem Cesty Kolem
Through the crack (slings), then slightly left to the bolt hanger (bh) of Cesta Kolem … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Kostrova
Start at the base of the left edge of Ostrá věžička (Sharp Turret). Over the spikes along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7
Severní stěna
Up the center of the wall and slightly right to the piton. Up below the overhang, over it… Rock Climbing
4
Stará cesta
Up the S (South) wall to the ledge and traverse left behind the edge into the E (East)… Rock Climbing
6
Severní kout
In the E (East) wall with a steep rise to the ledge, traverse right below the smooth… Rock Climbing
7
Jihovýchodní hrana
Over the overhang and up the SE (Southeast) edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger
5
Mrazivá
Through the overhanging corner of the "Northern Route" to its end and up the wall along… Rock Climbing Overhang
6-
Cyklokros
Via the "Koutová spára" (Corner Crack) path under the edge, briefly up the corner and… Rock Climbing
7
Spletená cesta
In the fall line of the left chimney through a cracked rusty depression and over the… Rock Climbing
8
Synové hor
As Kotel path to the ring. Climb around from the right and upwards along the crack to the… Rock Climbing
6
Kotel
Up the wall to the ring. Diagonally right to the ledge. Up the wall (loops) into the… Rock Climbing