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Climbing at Želva

9 routes
3–9/9+ grades

Part of Město, Želva has 9 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 3 to 9/9+. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Textile belay, Spare Route, Route in shadow.

Rules

Nature protection: Seasonal climbing ban from January 1 to April 30. Nature Protection Document: OP measure 2019, OP authority PLA Broumovsko

- Do not interfere with vegetation on the rocks, do not remove stones, wood and organic matter from cracks - Use tourist routes and marked access paths for access - Do not disturb nesting birds, climb only on dry rocks in shoes with soft soles - Belay with fixed means and textile loops, do not rub the rock with rope, do not chop - Magnesium is prohibited, climb only in daylight - First ascents only by ČHS members, training max 3 people with instructor

Nature Conservation: Seasonal climbing ban from January 1st to April 30th. Nature Conservation Document: OP measure 2019, OP authority CHKO Broumovsko (Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area)

  • The ČHS sandstone rules apply: no chalk, no metal protection, dry rock only.
  • Only ČHS members may make first ascents.
  • Instruction only in groups of up to 3 people with an instructor.

Climbing is allowed only from 1 July to 31 December (in some areas near the main tourist trail from 1 May). Extra seasonal bird closures may apply; some gorges (e.g. Rokle nad Černým jezírkem, Janovická Vlčí rokle, Ztracená rokle) are closed.

  • The ČHS rules and those of the local regional climbing commissions apply.
  • Creating or chipping holds is banned.
  • Chalk is banned or only tolerated, depending on the area.
  • No climbing on wet rock – after rain or in winter this can mean hours or days.

Many crags lie in protected areas with seasonal closures. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.

Parking

50.61697, 16.12254

6-
Želva
To the right of the western edge via a crack into the ledge. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
6+/7-
Želva
The access is to the right of the Old Route under the arch. Via the corner crack (ring)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6-
Želva
In the valley to the left, start via the "Valley Route". Overhang into the crack (ring)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
5
Želva
From the valley (NE) corner via a crack and chimney to the pillars. Traverse to the ring,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6-
Želva
Via the eastern corner crack into the opposition (1st ring), to the right via the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6-
Želva
To the right of the Ninjis route via a crack to the ledge and to the right (piton) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
3
Želva
From the NW terrace via a crack (ring) into the chimney (2nd ring) and through it to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
9/9+
Želva
From the small balcony to the left of the Old Road via the edge (5 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Želva
Follow the "Old Route" several meters up and left via a crack into the recess. Via the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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