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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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4+
Jehla
To the right of the path, that is a prominent, protruding block. The approach is under… Rock Climbing
5
Jehla
From the path between the Needle and the Moss Wall, across a horizontal crack and a small… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
4
Jehla
A short route via several cracks to the platform to the right of the Needle. Rock Climbing
5+
Jehla
To the right of the sharp, overhanging edge of the Needle, under the overhang, then… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5-
Jehla
The ascent starts with the Normal Route, but we continue along good holds in the crack up… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +3
Přeskok
Jehla
From the summit of the Needle, a leap into a prominent window in the Moss Wall, and over… Rock Climbing
5
Jehla
Up a wide chimney between the Needle and the Mossy Wall to the summit of the Needle.… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5+
Východní stěna
The start is along the edge/arete for about 2m shared with Samotář, then directly up via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5-
Východní stěna
Along the edge of the wall between the starts of the Východní Spára and Štupovačka routes… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2
Jehla
From the right edge of the East Wall, left along prominent ledges to the platform. Up the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
5-
Východní stěna
Along the left edge of the wall to the right of route No. 1, towards the birch tree. Rock Climbing
3+
Východní stěna
At the bottom of the wall, there's an overhanging altar, from which one ascends and,… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
5-
Východní stěna
Access via a small pillar resembling sandstone, up the small wall and onto the platform. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5-
Východní stěna
Up the wall, step right and along the falcon crack to the platform. Variants: Directly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Východní stěna
Directly up the wall to the Needle's platform. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Východní stěna
Along the left edge of a prominent rock face to the platform of The Needle. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Východní stěna
Up a prominent winding crevice. Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
3
Východní stěna
Approach to the right of a barely noticeable indentation and slightly left onto the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Východní stěna
About 1m to the left of the prominent zigzag crack, up the small pillar. Through the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Východní stěna
An inconspicuous corner directly on the platform of the Needle. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Východní stěna
Start about 2m to the right of the Eastern Crack, vertically upwards. Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
5
Východní stěna
With difficulty over the overhang and the central belay, directly upwards through eroded… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Východní stěna
By the right edge of the chimney to the ledge and further to the summit platform. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Východní stěna
Up the right wall of the chimney along the cracks and with difficulty onto the ledge.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Východní stěna
Up a prominent wall with horizontal cracks below an overhang, then traversing right over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2
Východní stěna
Upwards by the distinctive chimney on its left side. Ascent through the interior of the… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
3-
Východní stěna
Start below a prominent crack. Left of the pockets, after 5m step left (bolt) onto a… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
5+
Východní stěna
From the hole, up the slab over two small overhangs directly upwards. Variant: IV. Above… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Východní stěna
Along the left overhanging edge of the chimney, slightly to the right and directly up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Východní stěna
From the hole, over the overhang (bolt), using a heel hook onto the face (bolt), and to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay

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