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Climbing at U Ervínova hradu

22 routes
5 areas
2–8 grades

U Ervínova hradu in the Prachov Rocks in Bohemian Paradise is a small area with more than 20 routes on five towers – Ervínova věž, Ervínův hrad, Parohy, Ervín and Zakletá; grades from 2 to 8.

Part of Prachov Rocks, U Ervínova hradu has 22 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 8. Explore its 5 crags and sectors below.

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

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.

Nature conservation: Climbing seasonally prohibited from November 1st to March 31st, exceptions exist for specific rocks. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority Nature Conservation Agency Bohemian Paradise

The site operator sets the conditions for climbers (entry, permits) – check them before you go.

  • 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.

Ervínova věž 8 routes Ervínův hrad 5 routes Parohy 4 routes Ervín 3 routes Zakletá 2 routes
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6
Zakletá
From the grassy ledge in the N wall of Ervín's Castle, through the chimney in the E wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Zakletá
Along the pillar, partially by stemming to the 1st ring. Above the ring, traverse left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Ervín
In the valley wall, up the crack to the pillar of the Old Route and like this one to the… Spare Route
3
Ervín
From the block on the upper edge, step across and up the SW edge (hourglasses) to the…
2
Ervín
From the south via a crack to the balcony and up the smooth east wall. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Ervínova věž
Up the crack under the overhang, over it and right to the corner balcony and pillars to…
6
Ervínova věž
From the west edge, diagonally left over the overhang to the ring, to the ledge on the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Ervínova věž
In the left part of the valley wall, up the pillar to the 1st ring, right to the crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Ervínova věž
From the south chimney, left to the small crack in the south wall and up it over a ring. Rock Climbing
6
Ervínova věž
From the valley, over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Ervínova věž
Via the overhang from the east. Rock Climbing
6-
Ervínův hrad
Along the edge (loops) to the ring. From the left into the pillar wall and up it to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Ervínův hrad
Along the small crack into the open chimney and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Parohy
From the east onto the fore-summit and along the northeast edge. Rock Climbing
7
Parohy
Through the middle of the E wall. Rock Climbing
6
Parohy
From the boulder in the east wall, left to the southeast edge and along it. Rock Climbing
5
Parohy
7
Ervínova věž
From the north, up the wall over a ring to the „Mars Wall“ route. Rock Climbing
5
Ervínova věž
From the south, through the chimney under the east edge and up it. Rock Climbing
7
Ervínův hrad
Along the double crack (loops) and a wide crack to the hourglasses. Through the hollow… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Ervínův hrad
Through the corner and up the crack under the overhang and from the right, through a… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Ervínův hrad
Along the SE edge along the crack to the small balcony and higher up the W wall (ring) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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