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
Sokolí hrana - var. Sokolníkův direkt
To the right of the slab (under the yellow wall) via a small wall to a small overhang,… Rock Climbing
6
Klikatá spára
Into a prominent corner and via the crack to the platform (protection). Up the pillar…
6
Sloní plotýnka
Via the slab to the right of the start of Zigzag Crack over two bolt hangers (BH) to the… Rock Climbing
6
Žlutá stěna
Up the middle of the yellow-colored wall to the ring. Left or right to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Kosmický program
Via a sloping crack to a small platform. Along the small crack and right under the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Magnézium
From the ledge along the sloping ramp to the edge. Up the edge for 4 m, step left into… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
?
Sabat - var
From the 1st ring up into the lower small chimney and through it right into route no. 24. Rock Climbing
6
Interdikt
Along the edge (ring) to the ledge, via the route "Klikatá spára" (Zigzag Crack) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
8/8+
Sabat – var. Athon
From the 2nd ring to the ring of route no. 24, then along it to the ledge and up the wall… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Sabat
From the sloping ramp up the wall over a ring into a subtle small chimney and through it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Kroupy v lezečkách
The third, curved crack to the right of the Soliter route onto the fore-peak of Sokolí… Rock Climbing Textile belay Laid wall
6+/7-
Poslední přelíčení - var. Křest sv. Vladimíra
Via the route 'Poslední přelíčení' (Last Rehearing) to the ledge, then a slightly… Rock Climbing
6-
Poslední přelíčení
From the ledge via the slab diagonally right (sling) to the ring. Through the small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
8
Rakův pilíř
From the ledge up the middle of the small pillar to the ring, traverse right to the edge,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Mammutí štěk
To the left of Rakův Pillar along the edge over 1 bolt hanger (BH) to the top of the… Rock Climbing
6-
Solitér (Dobrův nápad) - vraianta Břízkové
Start via the crack of the "Břízková" route briefly upwards, then right along the narrow… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Rakův pilíř – var. Rakovina
From the 1st ring up the slab directly (piton). Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Vzdušná – var. Tatáž pakáž
Via the airy route to the platform under the overhang, 2 m up the chimney and step down… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Dva modré kroužky
Up the middle of the narrow pillar (1st ring) to its end, stepping left over the chimney… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Vzdušná - dolní var
From the platform via the wall to the 2nd piton under the Giant Overhang and diagonally… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Sokolí stezka
To the grassy steps either via the chimney (ring) and wall, or via terraces from the… Rock Climbing
?
Přímá jižní
Along small cracks and over steps to the platform below Obří převis, through it above the… Rock Climbing
8
Sokolí stěna
Via the Velká plotna route, or one of its variants, to the 2nd ring (rappel station).… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
7-/7
Přímá jižní - var
Right below a prominent roof-shaped overhang along the crack to the ring and up the… Rock Climbing
6
Vzdušná
In the valley wall by a depression to a platform under an overhang. Through the chimney… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Varianta Vykuka
Through the middle of the large slab between Sokolí stěna (Velká plotna and Vykuk) over 2… Rock Climbing Textile belay Laid wall
7
Vykuk
Right part of Velká plotna along the crack, later right along the edge (BH) to the 2nd K … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
?
Velká plotna - var.nástupu
To the 1st ring also more easily along the left edge and then diagonally right to the… Rock Climbing