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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
6-
Ropušák
Up the edge (ring) to the ledge and up the wall left to a sloping shelf. Up the sloping… Rock Climbing
6-
Ropušák
Up the crack to the end and diagonally right over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Ropušák
Up a short crack (sling) and diagonally right to the ring. Up the slabby wall under the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Ropušák
Up the wall directly to the ring. Up the crack directly, higher left and along the… Rock Climbing
8
Rozcestí
Up the overhanging wall over three rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Rexík
Up the wall along the edge and a sloping slab to the right to the 1st ring. Overhang to… Rock Climbing
4
Rexík
From the gorge up the crack and chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Rexík
Up the wall along the edge to the 1st ring of the "Street Mix" route and up to the 2nd… Rock Climbing
6
Rexík
Diagonally left to the first step of the forepeak and right up the chimney to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Rexík
Up the crack in the corner to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Rexík
Up the wall diagonally right to the 1st ring. Up and along the edge right into the valley… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Rexík
From the 1st ring of the "Hafoštěk" route up the overhanging wall directly over two rings… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Rexík
Overhanging wall (1st and 2nd ring) and diagonally right to the 3rd ring. Left into the… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Restaurantwand
Up the wall directly to the ring, diagonally left to the 2nd ring and directly (loop) to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Restaurantwand
Up the crack (slings, ring) to the end and up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Restaurantwand
Up the corner crack (slings) to the ring and a wide crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Restaurantwand
Directly to the 1st and 2nd rings. Diagonally left to the edge and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Restaurantwand
From the corner over the point left to the edge (hour-glass) and up it to the ring.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Radílek
Rock Climbing
8
Pupek
By the overhanging wall diagonally left to the ledge to the ring. Upwards to the small… Rock Climbing
6-
Pupek
By the corner crack (ring), higher up by the chimney over the blocks and right by the… Rock Climbing
7
Pupek
By the wall slightly left to the crack and by it to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Pupek
Through the middle of the wall to the crack and along it (sling and under the ring… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Radílek
Along the shallow crack from the east. Rock Climbing
7
Rakvička
By the left part of the wall (1st ring) to the crack (2nd ring), by it to the end and by… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Psychopat
By the hand crack to the 1st ring above the small overhang, from the left above it and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Pult
From the block step into the wall and directly over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
9
Psychopat
Directly by the wall into the ledge, difficult onto it, by the gully and along the crack … Rock Climbing
6-
Psychopat
Briefly by the edge, traverse left under the gully and by it to the balcony on the edge.… Rock Climbing
7
Přibyl
By the left upper (north) edge directly over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing

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