Suché skály
Suché skály is a popular sandstone climbing area in Bohemian Paradise, known for its quick drying after rain. It offers challenging traditional climbing routes, often requiring self-protection.

📜 Suché skály is a popular sandstone climbing area located within the Bohemian Paradise Protected Landscape Area. It is favored by both climbers and tourists due to its unique rock structure and quick drying properties after rain.
🔍 The area features various towers with routes ranging in difficulty, primarily requiring climbers to place their own protection.

Why Go

☀️ Rock Climbing: Offers diverse sandstone climbing routes, with most walls facing south or southwest.
🧗‍♀️ Traditional Climbing: Known for routes requiring climbers to place their own protection, with fixed anchors only on higher difficulty routes.
🏞️ Scenic Views: Provides beautiful views, for example, from Bílá věž towards Vranovský hřeben and Malá Skála.
💧 Quick Drying: Rocks dry quickly after rain, making it accessible sooner than other nearby areas.
📖 Climbing Guide: An electronic guide "NEJNEJ SUŠKY" is available for download, featuring routes drawn into photographs.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Challenging Climbing: Many routes, especially easier ones (up to V), lack fixed protection, requiring advanced self-protection skills.
🚫 Nature Protection Rules: Strict rules apply, including no climbing on wet sandstone, no magnesium, no disturbing nesting birds, and using smooth-soled shoes or climbing barefoot.
🚫 Group Size/Technique Restrictions: Maximum 5 climbers per group, no Top Rope, and abseiling only from permanent anchors.
🔇 Noise: Proximity to a winding road can make communication between climber and belayer difficult due to vehicle noise.

Facilities

🍽️ Food and Dining: Refreshment options like cafes and ice cream are available in the nearby village.

Getting There

🚗 Parking: Parking is available near a road intersection (coordinates: 50.638326, 15.205240).
🚶‍♀️ Access to Rocks: The rocks are accessible via a forest path, about 10-15 minutes walk from the parking area.

Managed By

🤝 Operating Organization: Climbing is regulated by the nature protection authority (Ochrana přírody) and the Regional Climbing Committee (OVK).
🤝 Guide Project: The "NEJNEJ SUŠKY" guide is a non-commercial project supported by climbers and outdoor brands.

Tags
Rock ClimbingSandstoneBohemian ParadiseTraditional ClimbingOutdoorNature ReserveCzech Republic