The Alps are not the only breathtaking and defiant mountains
in Europe which tempt one with their conquest. The Olomouc
Region offers a number of cliff faces of varying difficulties.
Beautiful natural surroundings, fresh air and views of the
landscape await you from places where the normal tourist never
goes. Places only dreamed of, or seen in photographs or television
documentaries. Through the media the ordinary mortal can get
only a glimpse of what the mountain climber experiences.
When scaling obstacles it is easy to completely exhaust your
strength, but the result is certainly worth it. Improve your
condition, fortify your self-confidence and together with
a friend, you must learn to completely trust another. A few
dozen minutes of sweat and toil will be rewarded not only
with adrenaline in the blood, but by gorgeous views of the
countryside which the peaks will open up to you.
For whether you are a seasoned climber or a raw beginner,
the Olomouc region has what you are looking for. If you are
an active climber, then you have plenty of opportunities at
your fingertips. If you are not, you will find inspiration
on artificial and natural climbing walls. Novices do not have
to buy their own gear - there are many rental shops which
supply gear for hire and will fit it to your needs.
Seasoned mountain climbers are aware that safety comes before
haste, so do not forget this principle. The strict rules which
must be obeyed by mountain climbers and hikers are also in
effect in protected nature areas. Before taking on an unusual
sporting experience on a mountain peak it is not a bad a idea
to refresh one’s knowledge of first aid.
Artificial Climbing Walls
Natural Walls
The
most famous are the Rabštejn cliffs near Bedřichov. Training
cliffs fall into two categories. First peaks, reaching a height
of 15-20 metres, and rear peaks, reaching a height of up to
35 metres. In total, there are more than 100 runs here, with
degrees of difficulty from 3 to 10 on the UIAA scale. Smaller
cliffs are scattered along mountain ridges and mountain streams
and stream valleys. Among these are Kobrštejn u Rejvízu, Obří
Skály u Šeráku, cliffs in the Branná u Ostružné area and many
more.
Rabštejn (PR),
Šumperk
number of runs: 180
rock type: slate
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Městké skály (near
Šumperk)
number of runs: 57
rock type: pegmatite
height: 20 m |
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Kobrštejn (near
Rejvíz)
rock type: pegmatite (flint in places)
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Bohdíkov
number of runs: 42
rock type: flint |
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Čertovy kameny
number of runs: 88
rock type: pegmatite
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Josefovské skály
(near Branná)
rock type: monolithic gneiss
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Údolí k Jindřichovu
number of cliffs: 57
rock type: slate
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On
this 5 metre-high artificial climbing wall with coloured
designs, practice both beginners and experienced climbers
practice. It has an area of 170 m2, with two thousand
holds. And the wall is suitable for bouldering (mats
below). 
Many
novices and professionals come to stretch their bodies
and measure their strength on this practice climbing
wall. Beginners can receive instruction here. Climbing
shoes can be hired and magnesium is sold here.