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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
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6
Pyrit (Poupě)
From the north, between the tower and the fore-summit via the chimney, higher up the… Rock Climbing
2
Pyrit (Poupě)
Up the small plateau face. Rock Climbing
7
Pyrit (Poupě)
Along the south edge to the ledge, traverse left (ring) to the hourglasses and directly… Rock Climbing
3
Prosincová věž
From the center of the south face, up to the ledge, then briefly left and directly up the… Rock Climbing
8
Hlavatá skála
Follow "Viva la Figa" to the 1st ring. Diagonally right to the edge to the 2nd ring.… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Hlavatá skála
From the hourglass, up the face directly (2nd ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Prosincová věž
From the right edge of the south face, traverse right into the crack and up it to the… Rock Climbing
7
Válečník
Up the NE face with difficulty to the sloping small pinnacle, through it and over the… Rock Climbing
8
Hlavatá skála
Left of the "North Crack", along the small crack into the hole and to the ring. From the… Rock Climbing
6
Hlavatá skála
Up the narrow plateau face through the hole to the ring and along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Válečník
Start left of the fall line of the "Holed Route" ring. Using pockets over the overhang… Rock Climbing
8
Válečník
Left of "N. c. ", up the face over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Válečník
Left of "N. c. ", up the indistinct small pinnacle (sling) and directly. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Válečník
From the gorge via a squeeze, higher up the wall over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Kumpáni
From the east into the chimney between the towers, to the pre-summit and then step over… Rock Climbing
6
Válečník
Along the north edge for a few meters, then left, higher up the notch back to the edge… Rock Climbing
6
Pohádková
From the gorge, up the hand crack over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Dařbuján
From the N, along the right part of the plateau face. Rock Climbing
7
Válečník
Like "Variant of the Holed Route" up, left into the hollow and through it under the… Rock Climbing
2
Dařbuján
From the plateau side and along the E edge. Rock Climbing
3
Rokytnická věž
From the SE, from the gorge via a crack or squeeze to the saddle. Up the shallow gully or… Rock Climbing
6
Rokytnická věž
Up the center of the valley, NW, face, difficult directly into the narrow chimney,… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Rokytnická věž
Rock Climbing
6
Rokytnická věž
From the east, along the crack, briefly left and diagonally right over the hourglass to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Kvítek (Palička)
By opposition between Kvítko and the edge to a small balcony and along the falcon-like… Rock Climbing
7
Palec a Palečkové
From the east traverse to the valley edge and along it via the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Břečtanové skalky
Freely from the east to any tower. Rock Climbing
3
Kvítek (Palička)
By opposition between Pomněnka and Kvítko. Rock Climbing
3
Palec a Palečkové
Left of the chimney by a narrow small wall. Rock Climbing
5
Šibalka
Up the left part of the eastern wall briefly, right below the crack, through it (sling)… Rock Climbing Textile belay

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