Věžák near Turnov is, with more than 700 routes on some 200 rocks, one of the largest sandstone areas in Bohemian Paradise. The towers with the most routes include Soukolí, Vodní skála, Hastrman, Rozhledna, Strážce and Mamba. The climbing is traditional with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 10.
Part of Hruboskalsko outer area, Věžák has 712 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 10. Explore its 201 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Route in shadow, Laid wall.
Rules
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
- 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.