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Climbing at Žďár Hills

1413 routes
24 areas
1–10- grades

The Žďár Hills (Žďárské vrchy) are a protected landscape area in the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands and the largest climbing area in the Vysočina region. The gneiss crags are scattered along the ridges – the largest include Rozštípená skála, Malínské skály, Drátník, Čtyři palice, Devět skal, Pasecké skály and Štarkov.

The climbing is mostly traditional, combining fixed protection with your own cams and textile protection. The crags lie in the PLA – check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association and the PLA administration before visiting.

Part of Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, Žďár Hills has 1413 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 10-. Explore its 24 crags and sectors below.

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

Rules

Žďár Hills PLA – some crags lie in nature reserves with restricted climbing. Check the ČHS crag database.

The ČHS rules for Czech rock areas and the local regional commission's rules apply: do not alter the rock or holds, do not climb on wet rock, and follow ČHS principles for first ascents.

Rozštípená skála 126 routes Malínské skály 122 routes Drátník 118 routes Čtyři palice 115 routes Devět skal 109 routes Pasecké skály 105 routes Štarkov 105 routes Pohledecké skály 73 routes Skalky pod Devíti skalami 55 routes Rybenské perničky 54 routes Hápova (Šlérkova) skála 53 routes Bílá skála 53 routes Tisůvka 46 routes Černá skála 44 routes Zkamenělý zámek 43 routes Milovské perničky 33 routes Lisovská skála 29 routes Vávrova skála 28 routes Štenice 25 routes Prosička 24 routes Pivovar 24 routes Oldříšské skály 19 routes Skála u Nížkova (u Červeného mlýna) - Tesanka 7 routes Brožova a Hudecká skalka 3 routes
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4+
Polední kámen
To the left of the central crack, across a rounded rib and a large overhang, into a left… Rock Climbing
3
Sluneční věž
Smooth wall under an overhang, step to the right, and mossy wall to the top. Rock Climbing
5-
Strážní věž
Heavily over the overhang (bórek) and along the crack (dobírák). Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
3-
Strážní věž
Across a few blocks into a recess and up over the overhangs (2 slings, belay point). Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
3+
Strážní věž
A wall with delicate holds upwards under an overhang with a crack and over it (slings,… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
4+
Strážní věž
Look for it in a fine depression in the left part of the top wall, which (borek) reaches… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
3+
Strážní věž
About 5m to the right of the edge, over the overhang (loops) and diagonally to the right… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
3+
Strážní věž
About 4m to the right from the edge, over the overhang and left to the edge. After that,… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
4
Strážní věž
Around a jagged wall and through its center (3 loops) to the top (finish). Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
4+
Strážní věž
Climbing "Koutem" (grade 4+) in "Strážní věž" (Watchtower) is a classic route offering a… Rock Climbing
2
Strážní věž
With an open corner and a gap to the top. Rock Climbing Friends
3
Strážní věž
Wall up (teasing). Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
4
Strážní věž
Wall to the top (finisher). Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
4
Strážní věž
Through a difficult wall between the spruces, diagonally to the right upwards through… Rock Climbing Friends
1
Pevnost
From the west, a short, easy chimney leads to the saddle between the Watchtower and the… Rock Climbing Friends
4-
Pevnost
Through a crack and a slightly overhanging wall to the top (between routes no. 4 and 5). Rock Climbing Friends
5-
Pevnost
Wall on the left edge of the overhang and upwards (finishing move), unsecure (to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3+
Pevnost
Uphill along the valley edge (take-up loop). Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
4-
Pevnost
Start just to the left of the wall edge. Overhang to a small pulpit and continue along… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
4
Pevnost
Detected Language: Czech Translation: Against the small pine forest wall, step to the… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
3+
Pevnost
A prominent crack (loop) under the overhang, traverse left to the terrace and over… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
4
Pevnost
Over the roof to the first ramp, then along the crack (loop, borek) to the second ramp… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
3+
Pevnost
Break in the overhang onto the sloping balcony and still up the wall (3 loops) into a… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
3-
Pevnost
A crack (about 5m to the left of the left beech tree) leads to a small balcony and then… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
4
Pevnost
Start directly at the right beech tree. Over the overhang onto a sloping ledge, up the… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
2
Pevnost
Upside down (teaser). Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
4
Pevnost
Start 2m to the right of the left beech tree. The ascent follows delicate cracks,… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
2
Pevnost
Corner slightly towards the top. Rock Climbing
3-
Pevnost
Chimney and wall to the left of the break under the overhang upwards (2 loops, belay… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
2
Pevnost
Corner seam up. Rock Climbing

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