Pravda a láska, Centrál 9/9+

Czech Republic, Bohemian Karst, Srbsko – right bank, Tetínské skály, Centrál

9/9+

Rock Climbing, Sport Climbing, Fixed belay

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Last updated 2024-03-26

Grade 9/9+

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Difficulty

9/9+

Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay

Location

49.95031, 14.10778

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Parking 259 m

49.94838, 14.10981

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Climbing "Pravda a láska" (Truth and Love), a formidable route typically graded 9/9+ (UIAA) or around 5.13c/d, is an experience that transcends mere physical exertion. The name itself, echoing Václav Havel and the Velvet Revolution, imbues the climb with a profound symbolic weight, making it more than just a test of strength but a philosophical ascent.

The route demands absolute finger strength, incredible endurance, and an almost surgical precision in footwork. Climbers navigate intricate sequences of razor-thin crimps, powerful dynamic lunges, and sustained sections of intense core tension. Each move feels like a calculated gamble, pushing the limits of what's possible on rock. The crux often involves a delicate balance or a brutal, powerful sequence that requires total commitment and perfect execution.

Sending "Pravda a láska" isn't just about reaching the anchors; it's about engaging in a deep conversation with the rock, overcoming moments of doubt, and finding a flow state amidst extreme difficulty. It's a journey that challenges the body, sharpens the mind, and leaves one with a profound sense of accomplishment and a deeper understanding of the interplay between truth, love, and the pursuit of human potential.

Rules

Climbing is allowed year-round. The sectors listed in the permit are open to climbers. Climbing is only possible on existing routes, see the rock database. The permit does not apply to mass events. Parking for climbers is only possible in the meadow near the playground - coordinates 49.9483803N, 14.1098108E (Parking at the Church of St. John of Nepomuk and at the cemetery is no longer allowed.)

Nature conservation: Climbing allowed all year round. Nature Conservation Documents: NR Tetínské Rocks - MOP - 2023-2033, Nature Conservation authority Czech Karst PLA

The ČHS rules for Czech rock areas apply.
Do not create or chip holds or damage the rock.
Chalk banned or tolerated depending on local rules.
No climbing on wet rock.

The area lies in the Bohemian Karst PLA – climb only where it is permitted. At Srbsko, Šanův kout, Andělská stěna and Zrcadlo, among others, are closed. Current status in the ČHS crag database.