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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+
Štenice
On the right side of the quarry's face, climb up over several ledges, after the last… Rock Climbing
5-
Štenice
A few meters after the sloping foot of the cliff, up the wall and traverse 2m to the left… Rock Climbing
5+
Štenice
Against the wall to the shelf under the belly, over it v. t. to the corners, which go up… Rock Climbing
7
Štenice
Across the belly to the balcony, up the wall into rounded holes and through them. Rock Climbing
8
Štenice
The right side of the wall along the row of rivets. The route is completed by traversing… Rock Climbing
9
Štenice
Overhanging wall behind the left edge of the slab, using carved steps and holds. Rock Climbing
4
Štenice
Crack 2m to the right of Plotnička upwards. Rock Climbing
7
Štenice
Up the center of the wall. Rock Climbing
5
Štenice
Start with a crack climb and then straight up. Rock Climbing
6
Štenice
From the middle of the right wall to route #1 to the top. Rock Climbing
4
Štenice
Difficultly climb the wall along the right edge of the quarry's front wall to easier… Rock Climbing
0
Štenice
Just to the right of the prominent corner and further along the corner in the front wall… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Štenice
To the left of a prominent edge in the front wall of the quarry. Variant: Directly along… Rock Climbing
6-
Štenice
From the outcrop along the small slab, and then with difficulty onto the sloping ledge in… Rock Climbing
8+
Štenice
On the left side of the quarry's face, there is a smooth, almost vertical wall. The left… Rock Climbing
8+
Štenice
(not found RP) Along the right edge of the overhanging wall. Rock Climbing
?
Štenice
Through the overhang wall via carved steps and holds. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Štenice
The left side of the quarry is formed by a band of low walls. To the left of them is a… Rock Climbing
6+
Štenice
With difficulty through a small edge and then more easily up the slab. Rock Climbing
2
Štenice
As we enter the quarry on the path to the bottom, there is a smooth wall on the left. Its… Rock Climbing
3
Štenice
On the right side of the quarry's face, against a prominent wall, through varied terrain,… Rock Climbing
6-
Štenice
From the corner, hard right and up, then along the slanted edges slightly left and up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Větrná věž
Start just to the right of the edge of the tower. Up the smooth wall to an open crack,… Rock Climbing
5+
Větrná věž
Smooth wall on the left side of the tower k. t. upwards. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Inferno
Continue along the wall, still slightly to the left (loop), to a small, earthy balcony… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4-
Inferno
Up the Overgrown Nook (3 loops). Rock Climbing
1
Inferno
From the summit, we gently descend through a notch towards the Armor-bearer and then down… Rock Climbing
?
Inferno
Up the overhanging crack (2 loops). Rock Climbing
4
Velký a malý zbrojnoš
The center of the Little Armorer's wall (loop) under the overhang and through its center… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Velký a malý zbrojnoš
Through the center of the gray slabs under the overhang (loop), step to the left and up… Rock Climbing Textile belay

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