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Part of 14. Ostroh Duhové věže, Vřesová věž has 9 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 4- to 8+/9-. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Textile belay.

Rules

Nature Conservation: Climbing allowed all year round. Nature Conservation Document: Measure of a General Nature 2021, map 2021, authority OP Administration of NP Czech Switzerland

- Do not interfere with vegetation on the rocks, do not remove stones, do not clean cracks - Do not disturb nesting birds, respect restrictions, use marked accesses - Magnesium and chemical agents are prohibited, climb on dry rock in daylight - Do not use belay devices that damage the rock, hard shoes, do not leave public goods - No jumping between massifs and towers - Slackline prohibited - First ascents on some rocks are subject to restrictions - see Nature Protection Document: General Measures 2021

Nature conservation: Climbing permitted year-round. Nature Conservation Document: General Measure 2021, map 2021, authority Nature Conservation Administration of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park

  • Climb in daylight only.
  • Top-rope only where it will not damage the rock or fixed gear (own quickdraw as anchor, no rope friction on the rock).
  • Jumps between towers are not allowed.
  • First ascents only with the area administrator's approval (right bank: spravce-labak-pravy@seznam.cz).
  • Unapproved fixed equipment is banned.

Some crags are closed from 1 February to 30 June for nesting birds. Respect local signs and any extended closures; current status in the ČHS crag database.

The ČHS rules for climbing in Bohemian sandstone areas apply.

  • Chalk is banned.
  • No metal protection (cams, nuts, pitons) – only slings, knots and textile "UFOs" between the rings.
  • Climb on dry rock only – wet sandstone softens and breaks.
  • Do not alter the rock surface.
  • Abseil from the summit rings.

Parts of the area lie in Bohemian Switzerland National Park and the Elbe Sandstones Protected Landscape Area, where seasonal closures for nesting birds apply. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.

Parking

50.82022, 14.24887

4+
Vřesová věž
From the belay (hourglass) traverse right and up the gully, then along the edge to the… Rock Climbing
4-
Vřesová věž
From the NE edge diagonally right and up the N wall to a ledge. Up the wall to another… Rock Climbing
8+/9-
Vřesová věž
In the plateau wall via the route "Broukoviště" (Beetle Ground) to K and from the left up… Rock Climbing
6
Vřesová věž
Left in the S wall up to the ledge and right to 1st K. Up the arête/pillar, then left to… Rock Climbing
6-
Vřesová věž
As "Náhorní spára" (Plateau Crack) into the hole, then left along the crack to K. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Vřesová věž
To the right of the "Náhorní spára" (Plateau Crack) route, up the overhanging wall (K)… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Vřesová věž
Up the crack in the plateau wall diagonally left, then diagonally right to the top. Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Vřesová věž
From the large balcony on the SW side, up the wall along the edge over the overhang (K)… Rock Climbing
6-
Vřesová věž
From the large balcony on the SW side, up the wall diagonally left to the edge and along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay

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