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Climbing at Věžák

712 routes
201 areas
1–10 grades

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

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

  • 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.

Soukolí 16 routes Vodní skála 13 routes Hastrman 12 routes Rozhledna 10 routes Strážce 10 routes Mamba 10 routes Pláž 10 routes Rexík 10 routes Poslední věž 9 routes Jičínská věž 9 routes Konev 9 routes Salvátor Dalí 9 routes Botswana land 8 routes Rarášek 8 routes Jezerní panna 8 routes Hledaná 8 routes Rozpůlená stěna 7 routes Čertova stěna 7 routes Kapr 7 routes Rezavá stěna 7 routes Trpasličí masív 7 routes Bumbrlík 7 routes Jablkoň 7 routes Hejkadlo 7 routes Fox 6 routes Věrka 6 routes Hrázný 6 routes Wasserman 6 routes Skokanská věžička 6 routes Věž Harryho Nescheidy 6 routes Květinka 6 routes Nápadník 6 routes Bariéra 6 routes Palisáda 6 routes Victoria falls 6 routes Tomahawk 5 routes Ngorongoro 5 routes Kouzelník 5 routes Big wall 5 routes Paprsek 5 routes Hospoda 5 routes Kamzík 5 routes Afrokachna 5 routes Restaurantwand 5 routes Grošík 5 routes Hromová věž 5 routes Harryho pilíř 5 routes Gustík 5 routes Ošumělá 5 routes Afrokačer 5 routes Borová věž 5 routes Janek (Mušle) 5 routes Vedlejší věž 5 routes Palcát 5 routes Pult 4 routes Boží stěna 4 routes Bochánek 4 routes Zimbabwe 4 routes Lodivod 4 routes Džbánek 4 routes Zatáčka 4 routes Neobjevená 4 routes Galaxie 4 routes Věž ČHS 4 routes Loď 4 routes Zastrčená stěna 4 routes Lucifer 4 routes Zoo 4 routes Utajená stěna 4 routes Stavidlo 4 routes Paluba 4 routes Pupek 4 routes Korálový útes 4 routes Trojúhelníkový pilíř 4 routes Vývrat 4 routes La plage 4 routes Čin - čan - tau 4 routes Borůvka 4 routes Vodní masív 4 routes Masai 4 routes Ropušák 4 routes Želejovské věže 3 routes Placatá věž 3 routes Petris 3 routes Sasanka 3 routes Skorověž Jaroslava Foglara 3 routes Chýše 3 routes Sluneční věže 3 routes Zelená věžička 3 routes Past 3 routes Prďoch 3 routes Mrakodrap 3 routes Psychopat 3 routes Oáza 3 routes Levobok 3 routes Pekari 3 routes Golanské výšiny 3 routes Salto mortale 3 routes Náhradní věž 3 routes Supice Eliška 3 routes Božka 3 routes Tulák 3 routes Sup 3 routes Starý buk 3 routes Ohniště 3 routes Zelená stěna 3 routes Sršeň 3 routes Průchody 3 routes Děravá věž 3 routes Škuner 3 routes Krakonoš 3 routes Brána 3 routes Čajová konvice 3 routes Velikonoční 3 routes Kosa nostra 2 routes Pantomima 2 routes Osada 2 routes Mravenčí hora 2 routes Pan Pécuchet 2 routes Žralok 2 routes Supí hnízdo 2 routes Elmolo 2 routes Záhoř 2 routes Hladomorna 2 routes Čmelák 2 routes Kosinova skála 2 routes Rohová 2 routes Jepice 2 routes Bratři 2 routes Tlusťoch 2 routes Supova věž 2 routes Labuť 2 routes Elephant 2 routes Podvodník 2 routes Zambezi river 2 routes Sojka 2 routes Kamenáč 2 routes Pravobok 2 routes Calypso 2 routes Lipová 2 routes El torro 2 routes Nová Evropa 2 routes Strakapoud 2 routes Přibyl 2 routes Studánka 2 routes Rozporkův kámen 2 routes Venuše 2 routes Kýl 2 routes Radílek 2 routes Minutka 2 routes Solárium 2 routes Karnevalová 2 routes Prvomájová 2 routes Ukvapenec 2 routes Mohelka 2 routes Homelessák 2 routes Střechy 1 route Sekera 1 route Lesní pilíř 1 route Drolivá 1 route Ptáček 1 route Šachová figurka 1 route Severní pól 1 route Malá stěna 1 route Žabinec 1 route Krahulík 1 route Václavka 1 route Mississippi 1 route Cesťáček 1 route Alpha 1 route U přibyla 1 route Lidožrout 1 route Hrnec 1 route Dýmka 1 route Rogallo 1 route Pomlázková stěna 1 route Maják 1 route Rozcestí 1 route Hromisova věž 1 route Rumiště 1 route Strážní stěna 1 route Malý orloj 1 route Tětiva 1 route Luna 1 route Sršáň 1 route Tunel 1 route Vosinec 1 route Prťavec 1 route Žlutá stěna 1 route Vlk samotář 1 route Historická stěna 1 route Guru 1 route Jedlová věž 1 route Stan 1 route Vábivá 1 route Apache 1 route Peklo 1 route Rakvička 1 route Stará Evropa 1 route Japonec 1 route Hromová stěna 1 route
5
Sluneční věže
From the East edge into the diagonal corner in the East face and through it to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Skorověž Jaroslava Foglara
Up the left part of the wall directly over the 1st and 2nd circle to the shelf with the… Rock Climbing
6-
Skorověž Jaroslava Foglara
From the left to the crack and along it (slings) to the 1st circle. Directly to the 2nd… Rock Climbing
6-
Skokanská věžička
From the bank, traverse right along the shelf above the water to the edge. Left of the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Skokanská věžička
From the edge, traverse right in the ledges above the water to the middle of the wall and… Rock Climbing
6-
Skokanská věžička
Via the 'right route' to the ledge and traverse right into the middle of the wall from… Rock Climbing
1
Skokanská věžička
Up the middle of the SW face to the plateau and via steps to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Severní pól
Through the crack over the overhang and along the prominent chimney to the top. Rock Climbing
4
Skokanská věžička
Step across to the edge, along it (hour-glasses) to the plateau below the summit and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Skokanská věžička
Up the right part of the upper wall along the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Salvátor Dalí
Up the middle of the wall to the 1st and 2nd ring. Up to the ledge (two hour-glasses) and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Salvátor Dalí
Directly up the wall to the 1st and 2nd circle. Through the middle of the pillar to the… Rock Climbing
8
Salvátor Dalí
Up the wall, higher up right behind the edge to the circle. Along the edge and wall (2nd… Rock Climbing
6-
Salvátor Dalí
Up the wall into the crack and through it (slings) to the top. Rock Climbing
6
Salvátor Dalí
Through the chimney (sling on the right) and crack to the circle. Through a narrow crack … Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Salvátor Dalí
Up the wall, via the diagonal chimney and crack to the top. Rock Climbing
8
Salvátor Dalí
Up the wall along the edge and along the edge to the circle. Along the edge to the top. Rock Climbing
6
Salvátor Dalí
Via the chimneys of the route "Intrauterine Memories" right into the corner and through… Rock Climbing
7
Salvátor Dalí
Through the crack and fissure along the edge to the shelf and right through the crack of… Rock Climbing
7
Salto mortale
Along the edge over two rings and up the overgrown wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Rozpůlená stěna
Up the wall directly to the ring, up to the ledge, left to the small pillar (protection)… Rock Climbing
6
Rozpůlená stěna
Directly to the 1st ring, slightly from the left and directly to the 2nd ring. Up to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Rozpůlená stěna
Diagonally right to the blunt edge and up the friable wall to the ring. Up, slightly from… Rock Climbing
8
Rozpůlená stěna
Up the center of the small pillar over the ring and hour-glass to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Rozpůlená stěna
Up the delicate wall along the edge to the 1st and 2nd rings and up the edge to the… Rock Climbing
6
Rozpůlená stěna
Up the wall directly to the ring and directly to the summit (below the summit also from… Rock Climbing
6
Rozpůlená stěna
Up the crack to the bifurcation and up the left branch to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Salto mortale
Through the chimney to the ledge, step across to the wall and left onto the shelf on the… Rock Climbing
6
Salto mortale
From the circle diagonally left and up the overgrown wall easily to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Rozporkův kámen
From the plateau side traverse to the NE edge and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing

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