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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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1
Zámecká věž
To the rocks and up the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Zámecká věž
From the foreland along the southern edge of the tower to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Zámecká věž
Start in the lichen-covered corner, using stemming to the spruce. Up the left side of the… Rock Climbing
4-
Zámecká věž
From the ledge to the right of Zámecká spára (Castle Crack), follow a thin crack to the… Rock Climbing
4
Zámecká věž
Start like Lavička's route. Up the overhanging corner stemming (exposed, sling) over the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3+
Zámecká věž
Start in the recess of the SW wall. Go up the left side of the recess to the edge, and… Rock Climbing
2
Zámecká věž
Start in the recess of the NE wall. Easily up the right wall and then left across the… Rock Climbing
5
Zámecká věž
In the plumb line of the joint to the right of the center of the wall, then through the… Rock Climbing
3+
Zámecká věž
Up the double crack in the S face into the narrow chimney and right along the slab to the… Rock Climbing
5
Zámecká věž
Up the corner under the overhang, over it and along the edge (bolt) to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Vrak
Up the beech wall. Unprotected. Rock Climbing
7
Střecha
**Climbing 'Přes šindele' (Grade 7) in 'Střecha': A Thrilling Traverse** 'Přes šindele' … Rock Climbing
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Střecha
Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
5+
Střecha
Climbing 'Přes žabky' (grade 5+) in the sector known as 'Střecha' (The Roof) is a… Rock Climbing Friends
2
Divočák
Wall upwards. Rock Climbing
4
Krasavec
Start in the chimney between Krasavec and Divočák. Overhanging step onto a bulging small… Rock Climbing
3-
Divočák
Smooth wall gently towards the top. Rock Climbing
1
Divočák
Through the chimney between the towers to the top of Wild Boar. Rock Climbing
4
Krasavec
Starting at the Zip to the circle, then left and up behind the beech tree. Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
5
Krasavec
Slanting, pushing off a shelf towards the circle, from there to the right over the… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
7
Krasavec
Climbing 'Konečná přesedat' (grade 7) in 'Krasavec' is a true test of skill and precision… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
3
Krasavec
Wide gap (loop) upwards. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Krasavec
On the left side of the valley wall, a slab leads under an overhang (horizontal crack) to… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
4-
Krasavec
Through a crack in the left part of the wall under a huge overhang (sling), traverse… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Krasavec
With the spark plug (loop) and wall facing upwards. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Krasavec
Hook over the ceiling with exit through a skyhook (suspension hook). Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
2
Krasavec
Edge on the left side from the short chimney up to the tree (loop) and up along the clay… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Tunelová věž
Climbing 'Normálka' in Tunelová věž is a classic and relatively easy route, perfect for… Rock Climbing
7-
Tunelová věž
Climbing 'Cesta' (7-) in 'Tunelová věž' is a memorable experience. The route offers a… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
7
Tunelová věž
An overhanging wall to the left of the gate onto the platform. Rock Climbing Fixed belay

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