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Part of Ptačí stěny, Vánoční has 10 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 5+. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

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

Rules

OVK: Use magnesium according to sandstone rules, first ascents only with the consent of the administrator.

Nature protection: Climbing seasonally prohibited from November 1st to March 31st. Nature Protection Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps OP authority CHKO Český Ráj (Bohemian Paradise)

Ostříží stěny and the Rájec valley are closed in spring for nesting birds. Check the current dates in the ČHS crag database.

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

50.80620, 14.01701

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Vánoční
Via a wide short crack from the East to the summit. Rock Climbing
4+
Vánoční
m (meters) to the left of the 'Normal Route', up the wall to the top. Rock Climbing
5
Vánoční
Through the center of the North face to K (fixed point). Via the crack over the 2nd K to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4+
Vánoční
Via the Northeast edge over K (fixed point) to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Vánoční
To the left on the North face along the blunt edge over 2 K (fixed points) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4-
Vánoční
To the left in the South wall, via cracks, to the top. Rock Climbing
5
Vánoční
To the right in the North wall, via a crack to its end. Traverse left to the ring (bolt… Rock Climbing
5
Vánoční
From the valley side of the West edge to K (bolt/piton) and to the top. Rock Climbing
2
Vánoční
To the right in the South wall, via a notch, to the top. Rock Climbing
2
Vánoční
To the right in the South wall, up steps into a notch and to the top. Rock Climbing

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