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Climbing at Vidlák

196 routes
65 areas
1–8 grades

Vidlák in outer Hruboskalsko in Bohemian Paradise offers almost 200 routes on 65 towers – for example Zálesácká věž, Válečník, Hlavatá skála, Palec a Palečkové, Tachovanka and Pyrit (Poupě). The climbing is traditional on sandstone with rings and textile protection; grades from 1 to 8.

Part of Hruboskalsko outer area, Vidlák has 196 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 8. Explore its 65 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Vertical wall, Danger.

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.

Zálesácká věž 9 routes Válečník 9 routes Hlavatá skála 8 routes Palec a Palečkové 7 routes Tachovanka 7 routes Pyrit (Poupě) 6 routes Mikulášská věž (Podzimní věž) 6 routes Zvěd 6 routes Lemrouch 5 routes Sestřičky 5 routes Lhostejná 5 routes Rychlík 5 routes Kobylka 4 routes Orion 4 routes Jehlička 4 routes Pomněnka 4 routes Hlásná 4 routes Rokytnická věž 4 routes Vezír 4 routes Děravec 4 routes Červencová 4 routes Ploštice 4 routes Domestik 4 routes Žába 3 routes Truhla 3 routes Totem 3 routes Náprstek 3 routes Hospodská věž 3 routes Dvojitá věž 3 routes Zmrzlinář 3 routes Nepodařená věž 3 routes Vodník 3 routes Kvítek (Palička) 2 routes Prokletá 2 routes Deklík 2 routes Loupežník 2 routes Zástíněná věž 2 routes Prosincová věž 2 routes Snoubenci 2 routes Nedbalka 2 routes Šibalka 2 routes Dařbuján 2 routes Kyj 2 routes Kvantlík 2 routes Frantova skála 2 routes Náhodná 2 routes Darmošlap 1 route Bota 1 route Břečtanové skalky 1 route Kumpáni 1 route Kmotr 1 route Rejsek 1 route Pilíř 1 route Rohový pilíř 1 route Vidlák 1 route Pandrhola 1 route Ničema 1 route Hapina 1 route Bohuslaváček 1 route Hrdá 1 route Kvak 1 route Pohádková 1 route Arab 1 route Potupená 1 route Tonda 1 route
1
Arab
Rock Climbing
5
Zmrzlinář
Right plateau wall over the overhang to the groove and onto the lower tower, up the… Rock Climbing
2
Zmrzlinář
Along the left plateau crack, higher up the chimney. Rock Climbing
6
Snoubenci
Left of the west edge to the ring. Up to the ledge, along it to the left (hourglasses… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Zástíněná věž
From the south up the corner to the boulder, by a soft indentation to the ring. Up to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Potupená
Rock Climbing
4
Ničema
From the plateau side over the ring to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Lhostejná
Middle of the valley wall over two rings to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Rychlík
On the right side of the plateau wall. Rock Climbing
2
Lhostejná
Edge to the right of the chimney. Rock Climbing
2
Lhostejná
From N along the crack between the peaks. Rock Climbing
2
Lhostejná
Edge to the left of the chimney. Rock Climbing
7
Rychlík
From the boulder onto the overhanging west edge and up it to the top. Rock Climbing
1
Lhostejná
From E through the chimney. Rock Climbing
1
Kvantlík
Rock Climbing
2
Ploštice
Rock Climbing
2
Ploštice
Middle of the plateau wall. Rock Climbing
2
Ploštice
Rock Climbing
7
Ploštice
From the plateau side, traverse into the east face, up it and higher through the crack … Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Kvantlík
Left of the 'Plateau Edge' up the wall and along the crack. Rock Climbing
3
Kmotr
From the plateau side up the wall somewhat to the right. Rock Climbing
3
Rychlík
From the east to the ledge, left along the rising ledge into the crack and to the top. Rock Climbing
2
Rychlík
Left part of the plateau wall along the notch. Rock Climbing
3
Hospodská věž
Middle of the plateau wall and left. Rock Climbing
1
Hospodská věž
By opposition and wall out of the crevice. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Pyrit (Poupě)
From the SE, by stepping across to the fore-summit and "N. c. " to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Hospodská věž
From N to the crevice, onto the boulder and up the wall to the left tower. Rock Climbing
4
Pyrit (Poupě)
From the south, from the gap between the tower and the fore-summit via a squeeze, higher… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Hlavatá skála
From the fore-summit, through the holes to the ring. Up the face directly over the 2nd… Rock Climbing
3
Pyrit (Poupě)
Up the small face from the NE to the fore-summit and "N. c. " to the summit. Rock Climbing

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