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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
4
Poslední věž
By the left upper/plateau edge. Rock Climbing
6
Poslední věž
In the right part of the upper/plateau wall along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Poslední věž
Through the middle of the wall to the balcony and to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Poslední věž
By the blunt edge to the ledge and by the wall to the ring. Diagonally left to the small… Rock Climbing
8
Poslední věž
By the wall left of the "Spring Route" directly to the ring. From the right over the… Rock Climbing
5
Poslední věž
By the right part of the W wall to the crack and by it to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Pláž
Briefly up a wide crack. Left to the edge of an independent pillar and by the edge over… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Podvodník
By the overhanging wall to the ring. Upwards (hourglasses) and from the left along the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Podvodník
By the crack, higher up by the wall over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Pláž
Via the "Palm Beach" route to the 1st ring. 1m left and by the wall to the 2nd ring. Over… Rock Climbing
8
Pláž
Up the wall along the edge to the ring. Along the broken ledges to the 2nd ring and… Rock Climbing
6
Pláž
Up the wall to the 1st and 2nd ring, up to the groove and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Pláž
By the wall over the ring and hourglasses to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Pláž
Directly to the ring, up to the small chimney (sling) and to the 2nd ring. Up the broken… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Pláž
From the right to the ledge and up the left part of the valley wall over 2 rings. Through… Rock Climbing
6-
Pláž
Along the edge, higher up the wall via two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Pláž
From the right to the ledge and through the center of the overhanging valley wall over 4… Rock Climbing
6
Pláž
Along the small crack (sling) to the ring and directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Petris
Up the right valley edge (slings) over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Placatá věž
Along the crack (slings) from the left up the wall, higher up diagonally left to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Placatá věž
In the center of the small wall directly to the ring, slightly from the left and… Rock Climbing
2
Placatá věž
Rock Climbing
6-
Peklo
Up the crack in the edge (slings) to the ledge, traverse left along the ledge under the… Rock Climbing
?
Past
Ring. Rock Climbing
6
Past
Up the broken corner to the ring of the "Scraped Knees" route. Up the overhanging wall to… Rock Climbing
6
Past
Up the wall to a narrow crack and through it (ring) into the chimney. Through the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Paprsek
Through the center of the wall along a small chimney to the ring. Directly, higher up… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Palisáda
Over the overhang and up the wall along ledges to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ring. Up to the… Rock Climbing
8
Palisáda
Up the right part of the wall directly (two rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Palisáda
Up the overhanging wall diagonally right to the edge and up the leaning wall to the ring.… Rock Climbing

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