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Part of Betlémské skály, Zbabělec has 11 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 3 to 8. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

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

Rules

Nature Conservation: Climbing seasonally prohibited from November 1st to March 31st. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps Authority OP CHKO Bohemian Paradise

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 apply to specific rocks. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority NC PLA 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.

8
Zbabělec
In the left side wall, a delicate slab directly over the ledge to the 1st ring and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Zbabělec
In the right side wall from the ledge to the left (i.e. same as the Valley route) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Zbabělec
Directly over the overhang to the edge. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Zbabělec
From the forepeak, jump into the SE wall, with a heave onto the platform and along the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Zbabělec
Along the SE edge to the balcony and from there with a heave along the edge to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Zbabělec
By jumping like on the Smooth Route, to the right behind the edge and along the ledge … Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Zbabělec
In the fall line of the PACHADÍ MALAČEC route, directly up the wall to the ledge and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Zbabělec
Long traverse through the SW wall and around both edges of the narrow valley wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Zbabělec
From the left, up the wall to the ledge, then right along it and to the 1st ring of the … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Zbabělec
Through the center of the NE wall via a shallow corner with falcon-like holds to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Zbabělec
From the valley from the left to the edge and directly over the ring to the ring of the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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