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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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3-
Tunelová věž
By a wall to the left-running fissure, and through this to the left (loop) to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-
Tunelová věž
Climbing 'Cesta' (7-) in 'Tunelová věž' is a memorable experience. The route offers a… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
4
Tunelová věž
Up the wall for a booming takeoff (1 rivet) upwards. Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
8-
Zub
Climbing "Not for Cat" in Zub is a powerful and rewarding experience. Graded at 8- (or… Rock Climbing
2
Zub
Up through a wide, ever-narrowing chimney. Rock Climbing
8-
Zub
Climbing "Vrcholné okamžiky" (8-) in Zub was a truly memorable experience. The route… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Zub
Start on the left side of the valley wall. Up a smooth corner to a turning point, 2m to a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Zub
Start below the valley wall near a stout beech tree. Up a wide crack (3 loops). Rock Climbing
4+
Obelisk
Ascend the overhang through a fissure to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Obelisk
Boulders to cracks and to the top. Rock Climbing
2
Rohová věž
Slightly upwards along the wall. Rock Climbing
3
Obelisk
It's harder to go up a smooth wall. Rock Climbing
2
Rohová věž
Up the wall to the left of Buková. Rock Climbing
2
Obelisk
Gently up the wall. Rock Climbing
3
Brána
Under the overhang, step right into the crack (sling) and up over the overhang. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Brána
I nodded very slightly. Rock Climbing
2
Brána
Spark upwards. Rock Climbing
2
Brána
Wall lightly to the top. Rock Climbing
2
Brána
Upward slightly along the jagged wall. Rock Climbing
2
Pytlácký kámen
To the right of the joint, upwards. Rock Climbing
3
Brána
Loop (rope) to the clay peak. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3+
Brána
With a loop (sling), difficult to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Pytlácký kámen
With courage and a wall gently to the top. Rock Climbing
4
Brána
Along the edge to the sloping wall, traverse under the overhang to the left and over the… Rock Climbing
3-
Pytlácký kámen
A spark through the overhang upwards above the small cave. Rock Climbing
2
Náhrobek
Up the middle of the wall. Rock Climbing
4+
Žlutá věž
The exit leads up the NE wall. Follow earthy steps to a large, resonant block (sling),… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3-
Žlutá věž
In a clay cut under a yellow corner, which leads upwards. Rock Climbing
4
Žlutá věž
Climbing a wall to an earthy terrace and with the left part of the slabs upwards. Rock Climbing
4+
Žlutá věž
The route leads up the SW face. A small face with subtle holds to the top. A very nice… Rock Climbing

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