Climbing at Velká plošina Stěn - Malá kupa

- Do not damage nature - do not interfere with vegetation on the rocks and in their surroundings, do not remove stones, wood, soil, etc. from terraces and the surface of the rocks - Use only tourist routes and access paths marked in the permit attachment for access - Do not disturb nesting birds and inform the PLA administration if nesting is detected - Climb only on dry rocks, in daylight, in shoes that do not damage the surface of the rocks - Do not use magnesium - Prohibition of damaging or modifying the surface of the rocks (inappropriate handling of the rope, chopping holds, steps) - Prohibition of using belay devices that damage the rock (wedges, friends) - First ascents and installation of fixed belays only with the prior consent of the PLA administration The permit does not apply to bouldering.

Nature protection: climbing is not allowed. Nature Protection Document: Public notice 2018, Map 1, Map 2, OP CHKO Broumovsko authority.

• Climb only on designated rocks – closed rocks are marked with prohibition signs.
• The ČHS sandstone rules apply (no chalk, no metal protection, dry rock only).
• Camping only at campsites.

National nature reserve. On the designated rocks climbing is mostly allowed from 1 July to 31 December. Check the current status in the ČHS crag database.

• The ČHS rules and those of the local regional climbing commissions apply.
• Creating or chipping holds is banned.
• Chalk is banned or only tolerated, depending on the area.
• No climbing on wet rock – after rain or in winter this can mean hours or days.

Many crags lie in protected areas with seasonal closures. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.