📜 Devět skal is the highest point of the Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area, standing at 836m above sea level. It's a distinctive rock labyrinth composed of three long ridges with nine towers and three smaller turrets, offering rock climbing opportunities.
🔍 It is also the second highest peak of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands and is designated as a Natural Monument (Přírodní památka).
☀️ Rock Climbing: Offers walls ranging from 5 to 19 meters high, with various climbing routes.
🏞️ Scenic Views: As the highest point, it likely offers panoramic views of the surrounding Žďárské vrchy.
🚶♀️ Hiking: Accessible via marked tourist trails, making it a destination for hikers.
💧 Drinking Water: A source of potable water is available at Vysoká studna, approximately 600m northwest of the summit.
✈️ Nearby Attractions: The broader Žďárské vrchy area offers cycling routes, swimming in local ponds (Milovy, Medlov, Dářko, Řeka), and other climbing areas like Drátník and Čtyři palice.
🚫 Rules or restrictions: Strict regulations apply due to its protected status. Climbing on unmarked objects, using magnesium, or organizing events requires written permission from the CHKO administration. First ascents are forbidden.
⚠️ Rappelling Required: Descent from Záludná, Žďárská věž, and Královský zámek is permitted only by rappelling.
⏰ Seasonal Restrictions: Climbing on Královský zámek (including Pohádky, Trůn, Žďárské sedlo) is only permitted from July 1st to December 31st.
💧 Drinking Water: Available at Vysoká studna, about 600m northwest of the Devět skal summit, accessible via the yellow marked trail.
🚗 Driving directions or parking info:
🤝 Operating organization or contact info: Správa CHKO Žďárské vrchy (Administration of Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area). Pavel Novák (ČMV) is mentioned as administrator for OVK Českomoravská vrchovina.