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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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5-
Hrádek
The cracks at the bottom of Hrádek form the letter Y. Along the left wide crack into the… Rock Climbing
3+
Hrádek
Stemming to start the wide crack and then to the top. Rock Climbing
6-
Hrádek
A beautiful route up the wall, protected by friends (cams). Rock Climbing
5
Hrádek
From a low position, go right along the vertical edge under the overhang and then… Rock Climbing
7+
Černá skála
Climbing "Madláto hrabáto - Levý variant" at Černá skála is a demanding and rewarding… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Černá skála
More ways to climb (2 bolts and rappel station). The route has been extended after… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
5
Černá skála
Steadily upwards through overhanging cracks (using pitons and slings) to the summit.… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6
Černá skála
Path of fertility (to the 1st staple), traverse to the right (to the 2nd ring of the Path… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Černá skála
Climbing "Halouzková" (grade 4) in Černá skála is a delightful experience, especially for… Rock Climbing
5
Černá skála
A small pillar separated by distinct cracks 4m upwards, then traverse 4m to the left to a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3+
Černá skála
Wall to the left of the chimney, standard route upwards (1 loop). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Černá skála
This appears to be a technical term or a description likely related to a specific field.… Rock Climbing
4
Černá skála
Traverse (from the 2nd ring) to the right (loop) into the chimney, then upwards. Rock Climbing
2
Černá skála
Took the edge of the eastern wall (piton) straight upwards. Rock Climbing
2
Černá skála
Beyond the edge of the rock, through the chimney, and over a few steps to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Černá skála
Wall left of the edge on the ridge. Rock Climbing
4
Černá skála
In the right part of the wall, straight into the corner (to the piton), slightly upwards… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Černá skála
Start to the left of the prominent recess. Over the overhang directly into the crack and… Rock Climbing
4
Černá skála
A striking corner (loops, hooks) under the overhang (loop), step to the right and a…
4
Černá skála
Through the center of the south face onto the Black Tower. Rock Climbing
2
Černá skála
By the wall, the corner, and later the gutter to the ridge. Rock Climbing
5
Černá skála
Under the chimney overhang, a passage to the outside. Rock Climbing
3+
Černá skála
Wide chimney at the bottom, narrowing at the top and slightly overhanging (piton, sling)… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Černá skála
He led up the overhanging edge to the Black Tower. Rock Climbing
5
Černá skála
With an overhanging sharp edge upwards. Rock Climbing
4+
Západní vrchol
To the right of the overhanging edge along the crack to the top. (No. 8) Rock Climbing
3
Vávrova skála
Climbing "Koutek" (grade 3) on Vávrova skála is a delightful introduction to rock… Rock Climbing
3
Tisůvka
Smooth wall onto the platform (loop) and slightly from the right to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Tisůvka
Through a wide chimney into the saddle. Rock Climbing
4
Vávrova skála
Difficult upwards climb on an overhanging edge. Rock Climbing

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