📜 Panteon is a distinctive rock climbing area situated in Malá Skála, within the Bohemian Paradise sandstone region. It features a unique, hard, dark sandstone with many finger-pocket holds, and is known for drying quickly after rain.
🔍 Located on the right bank of the Jizera River, beneath the Vranov rock castle, it's a popular spot for experienced climbers.
☀️ Rock climbing on unique, hard sandstone with challenging finger-pocket holds.
🧗♀️ Primarily suited for experienced climbers, offering routes up to 25 meters high.
✨ Magnesium is exceptionally officially permitted on the central wall.
💧 The rock dries faster after rain compared to other climbing areas.
🏞️ Enjoy a beautiful natural setting beneath the historic Vranov Castle.
✈️ Vranov Castle, located on the ridge above, is easily accessible via a tourist path from the village center.
⚠️ The land near the rock is private; climbers are tolerated provided the area is kept clean. Access is through a private gate.
🚫 Strict climbing rules apply as it's within the CHKO Český Ráj (Bohemian Paradise Protected Landscape Area).
🚫 Rules include: using public paths, fixed/textile belay only, maintaining quiet, no climbing on wet sandstone, no disturbing nesting birds, using smooth-soled shoes or climbing barefoot, no damaging rock surface, ascending routes from below, max 5 climbers per group, no Top Rope, rappelling only from permanent anchors, and showing climbing ID upon request.
🚫 Magnesium and other chemicals are generally forbidden, except on the central wall.
🚧 Temporary access and parking restrictions may apply from April 14, 2025; check the Czech Mountaineering Association (ČHS) website for updates.
⚠️ Be aware of potential falling objects (stones, bottles) from tourists on the Vranov ridge above.
💩 Due to high visitor numbers, there are issues with human waste; a shovel and sign advise burying waste.
🚗 Limited parking on a narrow strip of grass can cause inconvenience to local residents.
🚗 Limited parking is available at coordinates 50.64159883096618, 15.186342154760096, a 5-minute walk from the climbing area.
🚗 Alternatively, park at the central village parking and walk uphill for approximately 20 minutes.
🤝 Information on routes and guides can be found on horosvaz.cz and lezec.cz.