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Part of 09. Ostroh Jeptišky, Svícen has 4 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2+ to 4+. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Vertical wall, Route in shadow.

Rules

Nature Conservation: Climbing allowed all year round. Nature Conservation Document: Decision 2020, maps authority OP CHKO Kokořínsko1b

First ascents only after prior approval of the rock manager, e-mail: spravce-labak-levy@seznam.cz. The valid conditions for approving first ascents are here.
  • Top-rope only where it will not damage the rock or fixed gear (own quickdraw as anchor, no rope friction on the rock).
  • First ascents only with the area administrator's approval (left bank: spravce-labak-levy@seznam.cz).
  • Unapproved fixed equipment is banned.

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

50.84315, 14.21647

4-
Svícen
In the left part of the W wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
4+
Svícen
Along the SE edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
2+
Svícen
Along the upper edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
2+
Svícen
From the fore-rock on the upper side, through the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1

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