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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
8
Lodivod
Start on the edge as route "Tropical Storm" and from the 2nd loop to the right under the… Rock Climbing
6
Loď
Up the crack of the route "Krajinově vděčná" (Grateful to the Landscape) for about 4m and… Rock Climbing
6
Loď
Up the distinctive broken crack over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Loď
Up the left crack to the end and up the wall to the ring. Directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Loď
From the corner, traverse diagonally left under the small pinnacle and via it to the ring… Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Lipová
From the platform, overhang and along the edge. Rock Climbing
2
Lipová
Along the right edge of the southern, smooth wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Lidožrout
Via the left part of the overhanging wall over four rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Labuť
Up the blunt edge directly to the ring and along the edge (2nd ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Labuť
From the corner briefly by stemming and up the wall to the right to the ring. Over the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Kýl
Up the open corner over two rings to the ledge (loops to the right in the rim) and up the… Rock Climbing
6
Kýl
Up the wall to the right of the overhang briefly, traverse left into the pillar wall and… Rock Climbing
6
Krakonoš
Up the wall along the edge via flakes to the ring. Along the small corner to the ledge,… Rock Climbing
6
Krakonoš
Along the edge to the ring and directly over the ledge to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Krakonoš
Up the crack (loops) to the ring, up to the 2nd ring and directly up the middle of the… Rock Climbing
9
Kouzelník
Up the middle of the wall directly and slightly right into the holes (ring) and directly… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Kouzelník
Up the friable wall directly to the ring. To the left to the notch, along it to the ledge… Rock Climbing
2
Krahulík
From the west via a small wall recess to the left into the saddle and to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Kouzelník
Up the hand crack to the end (ring), to the right along the edge, higher up to the left… Rock Climbing
8
Kouzelník
From the road along the edge (ring) to the ledge and further up the wall to the right of… Rock Climbing Textile belay
9
Kouzelník
From the left part of the wall diagonally right and directly to the ring. Via the small… Rock Climbing
8
Korálový útes
From the right part of the wall diagonally right to the ring. Diagonally right to the… Rock Climbing
8
Korálový útes
Along the blunt edge to the 1st ring and directly up the wall to the 2nd and 3rd rings.… Rock Climbing
6
Korálový útes
From the log above the water along the crack and wall to the ring. Directly to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Korálový útes
Along the edge and diagonally right to the ring. Directly (sling) to the 2nd ring under… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Kapr
Overhanging wall along the left edge, higher along the crack to the 1st and up the wall… Rock Climbing
6
Kapr
Route "Hausboot" to the 1st ring. Diagonally right to the ring of the route "Hunt for the… Rock Climbing
5
Kapr
Along the edge to the overgrown ledge and diagonally right to the top. Rock Climbing
6
Kapr
Up the loose wall directly to the ring. Slightly from the right into the ledge and to the… Rock Climbing
1
Kapr
Chimney and edge. Rock Climbing

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