Devět skal (Nine Rocks)
Devět skal
Fee required
Drinking water
Devět skal is the highest peak of the Žďárské vrchy, featuring a unique rock labyrinth. It's a popular climbing area with specific natural protection regulations.

📜 Devět skal is the highest peak of the Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area, standing at 836m above sea level.🔍 This distinctive rock labyrinth, composed of nine towers and three smaller turrets, was declared a Natural Monument in 1976.# Why Go🧗‍♀️ Rock Climbing: Offers walls from 5 to 19 meters high with various routes. Climbing is permitted on northern walls of the main ridge and southern wall of Trůn formation.🏞️ Scenic Views: Panoramic views of the surrounding Žďárské vrchy.🚶‍♀️ Hiking: Accessible via marked tourist trails.💧 Drinking Water: Available at Vysoká studna, 600m northwest of the summit.🚴‍♀️ Nearby Attractions: Žďárské vrchy offers cycling, swimming in ponds (Milovy, Medlov, Dářko, Řeka), and other climbing areas.👀 Spot distant peaks like Králický Sněžník on clear days.# Why Avoid🚫 Restrictions: Strict regulations apply; climbing on unmarked objects, using magnesium, or organizing events requires permission. First ascents are forbidden.⚠️ Rappelling Required: Descent from Záludná, Žďárská věž, and Královský zámek is only by rappelling.⏰ Seasonal Restrictions: Climbing on Královský zámek is permitted only from July 1st to December 31st.# 💰 Cost💰 Entry fee: 12 CZK.# 🅿️ Parking🚗 From Žďár: Via Fryšava to Kadov, then left towards Herálec for 5km to a yellow marked turn-off (parking available). Follow yellow mark for 2km on a forest path.🗺️ From Herálec: Towards Kadov to Jezírko pod Žákovou horou, then left following red and yellow marks for 2.5km.📍 From Nové Město na Moravě: Towards Sněžné (7km), then left to Kadov. Alternatively, to Moravské Křižánky, then southwest on blue mark for 3km.🚶‍♀️ From Drátník: Follow red and yellow tourist marks for 7km.# ⏱️ Suggested Time⏳ Allow approximately 2.5 hours for your visit.# ℹ️ Managed By🤝 Správa CHKO Žďárské vrchy (Administration of Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area).

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