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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
Rogallo
Up the narrow wall of the small pillar directly (hour-glass) to the ring. Up, traverse… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Rohová
Up the wall to the right to the edge and to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Rohová
Up the center of the plateau wall through small pillar notches and right to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Rezavá stěna
Up the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Rezavá stěna
Along the small pillar notch diagonally right and up to the 1st ring. Diagonally left to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Rezavá stěna
Up the green corner and left up the wall to the 1st and 2nd rings. From the left onto the… Rock Climbing
6
Rezavá stěna
Up the wall to the cracks, along them (sling) and further up the wall to the ring. Up to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Rezavá stěna
From the left to the edge and up it to the 1st ring. Up to the small pillar corner,… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Rezavá stěna
Up the small pillar in the right wall of the chimney (ring) to just below the small… Rock Climbing
7
Rezavá stěna
Up the crack to the left of the corner, higher up the corner (ring) into the widening and… Rock Climbing
?
Rexík
Ring. Rock Climbing
?
Rexík
2 rings. Rock Climbing
6
Rarášek
Through the middle of the wall to the ring, right to the edge and by it to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Rarášek
Through the middle of the wall over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Rarášek
By the left upper/plateau edge over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Rarášek
In the middle of the valley wall over the overhang to the ledge and left (on the edge… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Rarášek
From the right onto the blunt edge and by it to the 1st and 2nd ring. Diagonally left and… Rock Climbing
7
Rarášek
By the blunt edge to the small pillar/arete, along it (sling) and right to the ring.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Rarášek
By the left part over the small balcony. Rock Climbing
6-
Rarášek
From the ring of the route "Nicely Dry" by the small pillar/arete and small crack (slings… Rock Climbing
6
Ptáček
By the crack into the ledge (slings) and traverse right to the small pillar/arete (ring).… Rock Climbing
8
Průchody
From the middle of the wall along the notch diagonally left to the edge and right along… Rock Climbing
6
Průchody
Through the middle of the pillar to the ring. Upwards and right by the edge under the… Rock Climbing
8
Průchody
By the edge over the ring to the ledge and along it right to the 2nd ring. Directly to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Prďoch
Along the right valley edge over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Prďoch
By the right valley edge upwards and left to the ring. Left along the edge over the 2nd… Rock Climbing
6
Prďoch
By the small pillar/arete and by the wall to the 1st ring. Directly (slings in the crack)… Rock Climbing
7
Poslední věž
By the corner under the roof, left and by the crack to the ring. Right by the zigzag… Rock Climbing
6
Poslední věž
By the small wall to the ledge under the yellow overhang. Over the overhang and by the… Rock Climbing
5
Poslední věž
m right of the left upper edge directly by the wall, higher up slightly right over the… Rock Climbing

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