Czech Republic

Petrohrad, one of the best bouldering areas in the Czech Republic, is located 21 kilometers west of Rakovník in the Rakonice Hills. About 5000 boulder and now also 500 pitches for climbing, distributed on 18 areas near Petrohrad, want to be conquered. Detailed photos, area and location sketches, an overview of the most important terms in Czech, English and a listing of each boulder with difficulty and name contains this super guide. Dumplings, Pils, Bouldering and Climbing...512 pages Language Czech / English Edition 2023   P. Resch and J. Sika

It has taken a very long time and many Riss(Adršpach) lovers have been waiting eagerly for it - the new Adršpach I. has been published. The two authors have delivered a great work. In a robust hardcover and on 534 pages, the south-eastern part of the area is fully described and includes nine sectors (Rokle nad Černým jezírkem, Rokle nad Spáleným mlýnem, Za pískovnou, Vstupní obvod, Panoptikum, Jezerka, Janovická Vlčí rokle, Ztracená rokle and Ostrov). The climbing guide reflects the status as of December 31, 2023 and describes 1426 towers and massifs with 4239 routes and 262 variants. It contains 51 detailed plans and drawings of the ground plans of important towers. New in this book is a sophisticated navigation system through the rock labyrinth, which speeds up the process of finding the chosen crag.According to Jan, the second part is already in the works, but it will take a while yet. Until then, Part 1 should be enough to entice, enthrall or simply enchant.534 pagesLanguage CzechEdition 2024

It has taken a very long time and many Riss(Adršpach) lovers have been waiting eagerly for it - the new Adršpach I. has been published. The two authors have delivered a great work. In a robust hardcover and on 534 pages, the south-eastern part of the area is fully described and includes nine sectors (Rokle nad Černým jezírkem, Rokle nad Spáleným mlýnem, Za pískovnou, Vstupní obvod, Panoptikum, Jezerka, Janovická Vlčí rokle, Ztracená rokle and Ostrov). The climbing guide reflects the status as of December 31, 2023 and describes 1426 towers and massifs with 4239 routes and 262 variants. It contains 51 detailed plans and drawings of the ground plans of important towers. New in this book is a sophisticated navigation system through the rock labyrinth, which speeds up the process of finding the chosen crag.According to Jan, the second part is already in the works, but it will take a while yet. Until then, Part 1 should be enough to entice, enthrall or simply enchant.534 pagesLanguage CzechEdition 2024

Discover the charm of the forgotten sandstone region of Bělá near Děčín, between Děčínský Sněžník and the Elbe Valley (Labský údolí) in northern Bohemia. The guide is more than just a list of routes—it is an invitation to a region where climbing and history merge. Jan Krejcar, the man behind the book, has invested hundreds of hours in Bělá – from cleaning the routes and installing abseiling devices to creating a database and maps. Thanks to this book, the area is once again opening up to the climbing community and offering the chance to save the rocks from oblivion. High-quality color photos show you not only the routes, but also relevant safety features such as rings and slings. The orientation of each wall on the tower or massif is indicated by a compass symbol. QR codes help you make sure you don't miss the rocks. More than 1,000 routes on 131 rocks should provide plenty of climbing fun in the Czech sandstone!352 pagesLanguage Czech, English, GermanEdition 2025J. Krejcar

With the climbing guide for Bohemian Switzerland, Panico Alpinverlag picks up where its climbing guide Elbsandstein Plaisir leaves off: on the Czech side of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This completes the collection of the most beautiful towers and walls in this great traditional area, which is certainly one of the most beautiful destinations in Europe.This 1st edition contains the best routes in the Raiza, Tyssa, Eiland, Elbtal, An der Wand, Prebischtor, Dittersbach and Khaatal areas on 360 richly illustrated pagesThe guide comes with a download code for a free, three-year app for iOS and Android. If you have any questions about the app, please contact the Vertical-Life team directly.360 pagesLanguage GermanEdition 2023H. SchulzePanico Alpinverlag

The Broumovské stěny are located not far from the town of Broumov in northern Czechia, close to the border with Poland. Well-known neighbors are Adršbach and Teplice to the west. This rock world is just as exciting and thrilling as the neighboring areas and this climbing brochure is just as challenging, as knowledge of the Czech language is essential.There are also maps of the crags and written descriptions of the individual routes.64 pagesCzech languageLanguage only - no toposEdition 2021J. Meško

The Broumovské stěny are located not far from the town of Broumov in northern Czechia, close to the border with Poland. Well-known neighbors are Adršbach and Teplice to the west.This rock world is just as exciting and thrilling as the neighboring areas and this climbing brochure is just as challenging, as knowledge of Czech, at least climbing Czech, is essential.Apart from that, there are maps of the crags and written descriptions of the individual routes.64 pagesLanguage CzechLanguage only - no toposEdition 2014S. Beneš, Š. Omámik

The Bohemian Central Mountains (České středohoří), with their numerous conical peaks dominating the surrounding landscape, are among the most striking mountain ranges in Central Europe. It can be assumed that the first rocks were explored for climbing more than 100 years ago. This makes it all the more surprising that there has been no climbing guide describing the entire mountain range until now. This guidebook now provides information on 2,113 ascents at 352 climbing destinations.The climbing guide is divided into six sections: Rocks near Brüx and Bilin (Most a Bilina)Borschen (Bořeň)Western section (Západní část)Southeastern section (Jihovýchodní část)Zinkenstein (Buková hora)Eastern section (Východní část).The new climbing guide uses a series of pictograms to draw the user's attention to important information about the respective climbing rock: fast-drying rock, child-friendly terrain, frequently damp, historical information, and information on closing times.In addition to the usual descriptions of the peaks and ascents, the reader is provided with a wealth of background information. At the same time, the climbing guide is illustrated with a large number of historical and current photos.256 pagesLanguage: GermanEdition 2025M. BellmannHeimatbuchverlag

After 16 long years, the Resch - Sika tandem has compiled a guide to the popular and unique rock area - the Bohemian Karst. It is a comprehensive work covering practically all the rock areas from the southwestern edge of Prague stretching along the Berounka River through Karlštejn to Beroun. Due to the nature of the walls, the binding on the shorter side was chosen a bit unconventionally for better clarity of the drawings - the guide is therefore in landscape format and you will find 1371 routes in 13 areas. On top of that there are hundreds of photos and dozens of maps. The guidebook combines photo previews of the rock units (with the main routes marked) and clear schematic drawings of individual walls and sectors. You will find QR GPS codes for navigation on mobile devices and clear maps for easy orientation. An alphabetical list of routes and much more information about the history, nature and geomorphology of the area.352 pageslanguage czech / englishedition 2022P. Resch, J. Sika

The climbing guide is the first (and only) to present the Elbe Valley on topos. The routes have detailed information on protection and true difficulty.Insiders have known it for many years: the Elbe walls have the hardest sandstone in the mountains and even surpass that of the Biella Valley. Lines run through the steep walls of the Elbe canyon, which are up to 80 meters high, that you would look for in vain on the German side. From the edge of the Elbe, you can already see the beautiful yellow, brown and black colors as well as the fantastic iron bands in the rocks.The rock world on the right bank of the Elbe, formerly known as a gravity climbing area, has now been enriched with many easier routes. Despite the significantly better protection compared to the German side, the Elbe valley is not a sport climbing area like the south of France, but here too it can take eight meters before the first bolts (or rings) appear. A few additional slings are therefore advisable. But then many routes are secured quite regularly, so that nothing stands in the way of high and highest achievements.In the Elbe Valley, however, it is not just the solid rock, the view of the Elbe and the beautiful routes that make climbing here so special. It is also the final visit to the Bohemian pub with its excellent beer and delicious goulash that brings us closer to Czech hospitality. Well then: Ahoj! Na shledanou in the Elbe Valley.384 pages language german / english edition 2025 G. Krug Verlag Geoquest - Warning: Increased shipping costs due to book weighing more than 1kg -

Climbing Guide Elbtal 2, Left Side - Geoquest author Gerald Krug provides detailed descriptions of all worthwhile routes on the left side of the Elbe Valley – i.e., around Dolní Žleb (Niedergrund). This climbing guide is the first (and only) one to feature the Elbe Valley on topos. The routes include detailed information on safety and actual difficulty.Insiders have known for many years that the Elbe walls have the hardest sandstone in the mountains, surpassing even that of the Bielatal. Lines run through the steep walls of the Elbe canyon, which are up to 80 meters high, that you would search for in vain on the German side. From the Elbe beach, you can already see the beautiful yellow, brown, and black colors as well as the fantastic iron bands in the rocks.The rock world above the Elbe, formerly known as a difficult climbing area, has now been enriched with many easier routes. Despite the significantly better safety measures compared to the German side, the Elbe Valley is not a sport climbing area like southern France, but even here it can take eight meters before the first piton (or ring) appears. Therefore, a few additional slings are advisable. However, many routes are secured quite regularly, so that nothing stands in the way of high and highest achievements.In the Elbe Valley, however, it is not only the solid rock, the view of the Elbe, and the beautiful routes that make climbing here so special. It is also the final visit to the Bohemian pub with its excellent beer and delicious goulash that brings us closer to Czech hospitality. Well then: Ahoj! Na shledanou in the Elbe Valley.352 pageslanguage german / englishedition 2025G. KrugPublisher Geoquest

It is around 115 years since the start of climbing development in the most famous rock town in Bohemian Switzerland. Since then, there has been a constant increase in the number of developed climbing crags, so that a new revision of the individual climbing areas and the publication of a revised climbing guide was long overdue. This volume now contains information on 1,703 ascent descriptions at 232 climbing destinations.The full-color climbing guide offers numerous new features: all climbing crags are illustrated with ascent sketches, some also with topo sketches. In addition, this time a clear distinction is made between the Saxon and Czech difficulty scales. The pictograms describing the characteristics of individual crags are also helpful. Featured sectors on Děčínský Sněžník - High Snow Mountain    Walls under the lookout tower/         Stěny pod rozhlednou    Walls above the road/         Stěny nad silnicí    North walls/         Severní stěny    Stoned/         Kamenná    Doubtful creek valley/         Skály u Sporného potokanear Bělá - Biela    Kalmswiese/         Jalůvčí (Škrabky)    Eastern valley/         Východní údolí    Western valley/         Západní údolí192 pagesLanguage GermanEdition 2024M BellmannHeimatbuchverlag

Truly exceptional classic climbing guide for the Czech part of the Ore Mountains and the Eger Valley. The climbing areas of the Ore Mountains are located between the towns of Luby u Chebu and Naklerov and are thus spread over the entire ridge of the mountains. In the Eger Valley, the (climbing) section is between the towns of Loket and Kadaň.A climbing guide that is completely free of advertising and dedicated exclusively to climbing. Great!!!At the beginning, the special features of the two geographical zones are explained. This is followed by approx. 450 pages of descriptions of the individual areas and sectors with corresponding maps, information on how to get there, maps of the routes (topos) in bird's eye view and, of course, the name of the respective route, the difficulty and more detailed information on the route itself. But everything in Czech! 491 pages Language: Czech / Glossary Czech - German Edition 2020

After more than 25 years, the new edition of the climbing guidebook for the famous Hruboskalsko climbing area has been published. During this time, more than 1000 new routes have been added and 45 new crags have been mapped and climbed. The original two volumes have now been combined into one.Petr Hejtmánek and Tomáš Homolka describe all the important parts of the Skalák in detail on more than 400 pages: Dračí skály, Zámeckou rokli, Kapelníka, Čertovu ruku, Maják, Přední Skalák. For the individual peaks there are the classic floor plans with route markings as "Topo". The important rest is of course included: the routes with difficulty, the first ascent and the date of the first ascent. The site plans in the respective areas are extremely useful when navigating through this wonderful world of rock. 410 pagesLanguage CzechEdition 2023P. Hejtmánek, T. Homolka

If you don't mind a long walk to the crags, if you like picturesque, peaceful and remote valleys, then take this guide and go on a journey of discovery. The reason for the creation of this new climbing guide was the hundredth anniversary of the first dated first ascent in this area. This climbing guide differs from other climbing guides for Czech trad areas in that it offers color photos for each peak / rock, making the usual display of the “basic topo” much easier to assign and recognize on site. In addition, you always get the QR code for the rock. There are also site plans of the crags and photos of the parking facilities. Nothing is left to chance. Czech is not absolutely necessary, as the name of the route and the difficulty can also be understood this way. Anyone who is at home with trad climbing and is interested in climbing in the Czech Republic will find this climbing guide a truly reliable partner.336 pagesLanguage CzechEdition 2024Z. Strnad, M. Dědek

The second edition of the mountaineering guide to the Jizera Mountains describes a large number of peaks and routes that have long been the domain of the "locals". They are scattered almost all over the Jizera Mountains. The larger rock groups are marked in sections on the respective maps. All climbing areas are described in such detail that anyone can get to them. With a few exceptions, all cracks are marked on the map (with orientation) and the start of each route is marked. The following areas are included: Stržový vrch a Kopřivník, Srázy Poledníku, Velký a Malý Štolpich, Polední kameny, Hlídači, Paličník, Tišina a Smrk and Odlehlé skály.Each area is described by its location and access. Opposite the respective map is a table with an overview of the crags, their existing or non-existing abseiling options and the page number in the book. For each crack there is of course also a list of routes with degree of difficulty, first ascent and date of first ascent.Pages 320Book language CzechEdition 2020P. Fajgl, O. Simm, M. Vrkoslav

A large part of Dubské Skály / Daubian Switzerland lies in the wild and romantic CHKO Kokořínsko Protected Landscape Area in northern Bohemia. Characterized by deep forests and clear lakes, this dreamy landscape not only invites you to relax, but also offers plenty of opportunities to climb the peaks of bizarre rock formations. This inviting sandstone cliff home stretches between Česká Lípa in the north and Liběchov and Mšeno in the south. The two-volume, robust climbing guide covers both the northern and southern areas of Daubian Switzerland. Clear sector maps guide you through the labyrinth of sandstone towers. A few top views / topos provide more clarity. Anyone who enjoys trad climbing, pure Czech culture and nature and also speaks the language of the country will be happy here, even with the routes on the crags described entirely in Czech. A climbing guide in the good old fashioned way - you train your imagination and orientation. Very helpful in times of digitalization.Volume North 222 pagesVolume South 364 pagesLanguage CzechEdition 2020 - Warning: Increased shipping costs due to book weighing more than 1kg -

It is about 130 years ago that climbing development began in one of the most beautiful mountain regions of the North Bohemian region. Since that time, there has been a steady increase in developed climbing crags, so that a recent revision of the individual climbing areas and the publication of a revised climbing guidebook became long overdue. In the "West Part" volume, one can now find information on about 1,000 ascent descriptions at 178 climbing destinations.The individual climbing areas in northern Bohemia include the crags in the eastern part of the Bohemian Central Uplands/České středohoří, Lusatian Mountains/Lužické hory and Jeschken Mountains/Ještěd.Featured areasBohemian low mountain range/České středohoří    Cheské středohoří         Česká skála    Kottovice mountain/         Chotovický vrchLusatian Mountains/Lužické hory    Rocks near Haida/         Skály u Nového Boru, Nový Bor    Ortel mountain/         Ortel    Rocks near Rodowitz/         Skály u Radvance    Rock near Bürgstein/         Skály u Sloupu    Rocks near Schwoika/         Skály u Svojkova    Wellnitz rock/         Skály u VelenicSince the publication of the last guidebook for the Lusatian Mountains/Lužické hory in 2003, the number of climbing crags and climbing opportunities in these areas has increased to such an extent that a multi-volume work is now presented (the present climbing guidebook is supplemented by the Climbing Guidebook Lusatian Mountains - Eastern Part).As in the case of the climbing guidebook for Northern Bohemia, which was already published in 2003, climbing destinations made of non-sandstone are also presented this time. In the "western part" this concerns especially the crags at Chotovický vrch (Kottowitzer Berg), Ortel (Ortelssberg) and Slavíček (Slabitschken) which have been equipped in the recent past by Czech climbers with new bolts, rappel rings and summit books. Especially climbers of medium difficulty will get their money's worth here.But also friends of higher difficulty ratings will find numerous destinations in the revised climbing guide. Among them are Česká skála (Tscheschkenstein), Chotovický vrch (Kottowitzer Berg), Čedičová skála (Draselstein) and Střelnice (Schießstand), which also offer ascents up to the 10th degree of the Saxon/Bohemian difficulty scale.Individual climbing crags or groups of crags, which have a larger number of ascents, are presented for better orientation on so-called ascent sketches (view from the "bird's eye view") and topo sketches (side view).The mountain lover should pay special attention to the pictograms listed next to the rock name. These give further important information, which should help in the selection of the rocks to be visited, in a short and easily understandable form. An innovation in the presented climbing guide is working with QR codes. With their help, a variety of additional information on the individual climbing areas, such as access, parking, rock or closure times, can be accessed via a separate website.160 pagesLanguage GermanEdition 2022 M Bellmann, J TrültzschHeimatbuchverlag

The new climbing guide for the east of the Czech Republic is now divided into 3 volumes. This first volume contains the areas of the eastern Moravské Skály. The solid sandstone promises a lot of climbing fun.The pictograms used are introduced at the beginning of the climbing guide and then accompany all topos. Small site plans and good geographic maps clarify the location of the area and the respective crags. GPS data is also included! All areas and features are explained in Czech and English. The difficulties are given in the UIAA scale. Adam Ondra's home is waiting.The following areas are included in the first part:Chřřiby: Kozel, Rozštípená skála, Osvětimanské skály, Stupavské skály, Buchlovský kámen, Karlova skála, Zbojník, Barborka, Břestecká skála, Gavendova skála, Komínky, Budačina, Košíkovská skálaHostýnské vrchy: Lukov, Držková, Skalný, Čertovy skály u Hošťálkové, Skály v okolí TesákuVsetínské vrchy: Medůvka, Svantovítova skála, Havranka, Komín, Valova skálaVizovické vrchy: Čertovy skály, Lačnovské skály, Čertův kámen, MlčačkyJavorníky: Pět kostelůBeskydy: Godula, MazákMoravská brána: Štramberk, Hluzov, Helfštýn, Gabrielka194 pagesLanguage Czech / EnglishEdition 2018V. Skýpala, V. WolfSelf-published

The new climbing guide for the east of the Czech Republic is now divided into 3 volumes. This second volume contains the areas of the northern Moravské Skály.The pictograms used are introduced at the beginning of the guidebook and then accompany all topos. Small site plans and good geographic maps clarify the location of the area and the respective crags. GPS data is also included! All areas and features are explained in Czech and English. The difficulties are given in the UIAA scale. Adam Ondra's home is waiting.The following areas are included in the second part:Nízký Jeseník: Potštátské skály, Kružberk, Malý Rabštejn, Dobřečov, Bradlo a Tři kamenyHrubý Jeseník: Rabštejn, Městské skály, Bohdíkov, Tři kameny u Nových Losin, Sokolka, Ostružná, Branná, Čertovy kameny, Bleskovec, Koberštejn, Ondřejovice, Vyhlídka, Psí hlavy, Bílý potok, Ludvíkov, Rolandův kámen, AntoníčekRychlebské hory: Šafářova skála, Kraví skály, Liščí skála, Smolný, Píšťala, Sedm skal, Skály v Žulové, Smrčník, Dívčí skály218 pagesLanguage Czech / EnglishEdition 2018V. Skýpala, V. WolfSelf-published

The new climbing guide for the east of the Czech Republic is now divided into 3 volumes. This third volume contains the areas of the southern Moravské Skály.The pictograms used are introduced at the beginning of the guidebook and then accompany all topos. Small site plans and good maps illustrate the location of the area and the respective crags. GPS data is also included! All areas and features are explained in Czech and English. The difficulties are given in the UIAA scale. Adam Ondra's home is waiting.The following areas are included in the third part: Moravian Karst - Žleby (Catherine's Finger, Bull's Horn, Behind the Mirror, Saxifraga, Henry's Wall, Above the Waterworks, Horse and Police, Ram and Rorejsi, Macocha), Josefovské údolí (Kostelík, Bull's Rock, Small Steps, Blue Lynx, Raven's Rock, Above the Springs, Jáchymka, Wall above the Water), Rudice (Tear and Podhradí, Hrad, Wall above the sinkhole, Wall next to the sinkhole), Sloup (India, Europe, Above the hermitage, Father, Mother and Son, Walls at the Sloup cave, Wall above the Sloup cave, Old rocks, Hřebenáč), Holštejn (Old Rasovna, Lidomorna, Above the Holštejn cave, In the beech, Vaňous holes), the valley of the River Říčky (Bajerova skála, U kříže, Hladká, Pilíř, Poslední), Pálava - Martinka, Obří kámen, Trůn, Vzývající, Maturita, Nedvědická vrchovina and Brno surroundings - Sochorská skála, Skály u Řikonína, Skály v údolí Svitava, Skály v údolí Punkva, Veveří, Amálka, Babí lom, Žleby u Tišnova, Bohuňovské skály, Výřří rock near Pernštejn, Vír, Velká rock near Štěpánov, Quarry in Komín, Stránská rock, Jevišovice hill and valley of Jihlava - Bílý kříž, Rocks near Kdousov, Rocks near Svobodova mill, Jevišovice, Rudlice, Justýnka, Vranovická rock, Kašparův mlýn, Vranovská rock, Baby, Wilson's rock.272 pagesLanguage Czech / EnglishEdition 2019 V. Skýpala, V. Wolf self edition

If Adršbach, Teplice and Broumovské stěny are not enough for you, you can also go to Ostaš. The adventure remains similar. In return, you get a magnificent rocky backdrop and guaranteed memories of a great route!The new edition of the Ostaš climbing guide has been updated and is slightly more comprehensive. Czech is still a must to find your way through the program! In addition to site plans and many top views of the crags (with arrows indicating the location of the route), lots of words and great impressions on color photos convey the beauty and charm of climbing in this area.240 pagesLanguage CzechSite plans - plan views / location of the routes - lots of languageEdition 2023P. Jenka, A. Kadlec

Ostrov is a llittle czech village in the Elbsandstein mountains which is surrounded by beautiful rocks. 400 towers and walls with 3800 routes wait to be climbed. In the middle of it all is a campground with a restaurant, from where it is between 5 to 20 minutes to the rocks. A lake for swimming makes the scenery perfect. And the czech beer ... Attention: this is with its 560 pages the most comprehensive guide of Geoquest. With it you may stroll around the towers without climbing any of the routes twice for many, many years (if not to say: decades). We could only dare to make such a thick bible by a single reason: the approach to the rocks exceed barely 15 minutes. The guide ist in German and English, Routes and summits are also in Czech language. 560 pages language german, english edition 2020 Gerald Krug Geoquest - Warning: Increased shipping costs due to book weighing more than 1kg -

The Pálava climbing area is located in the south-east of the Czech Republic, approx. 40 km south of Brno. The Nové Mlýny reservoir is in the immediate vicinity, as is the border with Austria to the south.With its interesting landscape and long climbing history, the crags of Pálava are suitable for all climbers, as in addition to many easy routes, some harder routes were also established in the 1980s.The climbing brochure is written in Czech, but can be used without knowledge of Czech. A good map, very good photo topos (b/w) and an indication of difficulty make climbing easy.35 pagesLanguage CzechEdition 2017