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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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Rozpůlený hřeben
Between the wall and two horizontal points, more difficult upwards and to the right onto… Rock Climbing
2
Pasecká věžka
To the right of the SE edge, easily to the summit via large splinters. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5-
Pasecká věžka
Straight up the wall onto the bulging edge and hard to the top (hidden hold). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4+
Pasecká věžka
Straight up the middle of the vertical wall, using small holds and steps. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
Pasecká věžka
Three meters with the little falcon, then straight up using the side holds. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3
Pasecká věžka
Across the overhang into a slabby, sloping wall and to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
2
Pasecká věžka
With a wide inclined corner straight up. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3
Pasecká věžka
On the right side of the wide corner, through a system of cracks, and from the right… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3+
Pasecká věžka
Smooth wall and then upwards on good holds. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3
Pasecká věžka
Climbing a rock face with good holds directly to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3-
Pasecká věžka
Through the middle, first right along the sloping ledge, then straight up on good holds. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4+
Pernštejn
From the corner diagonally to the right, across the overhanging pillar and crack into the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
3+
Pernštejn
Climbing 'Mešan' at Pernštejn Castle is a rewarding experience for beginner to… Rock Climbing
4+
Pernštejn
Overhanging corner on the bottom of the slab, across it along the crack under the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3-
Pernštejn
From the corner on the left to the sloping pulpit, over the overhang to the right edge of… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
2
Pernštejn
Slightly up with an edge in the round corner. Climb to a boulder with a crack. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3
Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom)
Climbing 'Přes jamku' (grade 3) at Oldříšská plotna, within Janelův lom, provides an… Rock Climbing
6-
Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom)
Climbing 'Obkročák' (graded 6-) on the Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom) is a rewarding… Rock Climbing
7-
Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom)
Climbing 'Kouzelný balet' in Oldříšská plotna is a memorable experience. This route,… Rock Climbing
7
Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom)
Climbing 'Čertovské kyvadlo' (Devil's Pendulum) on the Oldříšská plotna, located in… Rock Climbing
7+
Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom)
Climbing "Zrcadlo - var. Odraz zrcadla" (Mirror Reflection Variation), a grade 7+ route… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
6+
Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom)
Climbing 'Direttissima' in Oldříšská Plotna (Janelův lom) is a challenging and rewarding… Rock Climbing
7
Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom)
Climbing "Superdirettissima" (grade 7) in Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom) is a challenging… Rock Climbing
5+
Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom)
Climbing "Trio" in Oldříšská plotna, specifically at Janelův lom (Janel's Quarry), is a… Rock Climbing
3-
Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom)
Climbing "Lehká" (which translates to "Easy") at Oldříšská plotna, also known as Janelův… Rock Climbing
3
Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom)
Climbing 'Březová' (grade 3) on Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom) is a pleasant and… Rock Climbing
5+
Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom)
Bent plate over a borehole to the top. Rock Climbing
4+/5-
Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom)
Climbing "Zrcadlo - var. Frenky" (graded 4+/5-) in Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom) is a… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
5-
Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom)
Climbing "Vendulka" (5-) at Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom) offers a delightful experience… Rock Climbing
7+/8-
Oldříšská plotna (Janelův lom)
Variants: a) Mirror Reflection 7+ RP P. Hartmann 3. 9. 2000 b) Frenky 4+/5- OS R.… Rock Climbing

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