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Branické skály in Prague is a popular urban sport crag with 61 routes, grades 3–10-. Levá plotna and Převisy have the most routes, followed by Dolní plotna, Sportovní koutek, Medvídek and Plotnička nadšenců. Routes are mostly bolted with fixed belays, sunny, on slabs and overhangs. Climbable year-round.

Part of Prague and surroundings, Branické skály has 61 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 3 to 10-. Explore its 6 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Sport Climbing, Fixed belay, Route on sun, Laid wall.

Rules

- The creation of new routes outside existing climbing locations is not allowed - Modification of the surroundings of the rocks, including felling trees, creating campsites, etc. is not allowed - Prohibition of using winter climbing equipment

Nature Conservation: Climbing allowed all year round. Document OP Prague - OOP 2023-2032, authority OP MHMP

In nature reserves (e.g. Divoká Šárka) you may climb only at specifically designated spots. Be considerate of cottage and garden owners below the crags.

  • The ČHS rules for Czech rock areas and the local regional commissions' rules apply.
  • Creating or chipping holds is banned.
  • Chalk is banned or only tolerated, depending on the area.
  • No climbing on wet rock – after rain or in winter this can mean hours or days.
  • Be considerate of the owners of cottages and gardens below the crags.

In nature reserves you may climb only on specifically designated rocks. Check the current status in the ČHS crag database.

Parking

50.04150, 14.41093

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Levá plotna
To the left, beyond the edge. Slab on the left along the edge, Honza's route is still on… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +4
4
Dolní plotna
The most prominent diagonal crack to the right belay station. Rock Climbing
5
Dolní plotna
Along the right narrow diagonal ledge and climb to the right belay station. Rock Climbing
9-/9
Sportovní koutek
long traverse with a crack to the edge and then straight up Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8+
Sportovní koutek
straight along the edge to the top Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
9-/9
Sportovní koutek
straight under the overhang and slightly right and then up to the belay Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8-
Převisy
right through the corner and left up Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8/8+
Sportovní koutek
from the left almost straight up and with an upper traverse to the right and exit to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8+
Sportovní koutek
the route leads from the left directly over the overhang to the right and exit to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8/8+
Sportovní koutek
from the left directly above the overhang and traverse to the right and exit to the belay Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
7-
Převisy
straight up and to extend the quickdraw, beyond the edge up the slab Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8-
Převisy
straight up and then along the edge, cube, traverse right to the belay Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
10-
Převisy
directly next to the crack on the right over the cube to the belay Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
8+
Převisy
Second pitch of R. kostky (Rubik's Cube) with a crack and edge to the chain. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
9+/10-
Převisy
start with Kriplkara and then right with a beautiful traverse past the edge and up to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Převisy
Go straight up the bolts to connect to Komu zvoní hrana. Crosses Rubikova kostka (Rubik's… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6-
Převisy
Start under the overhangs, the third route from the left (dark bolts), diagonally to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
8-/8
Převisy
Start on the left under the overhangs, the second route from the left, under the edge to… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5-
Plotnička nadšenců
From the lowest point along the right edge over 2 BHs to abseil. Rock Climbing
5
Plotnička nadšenců
Through the center of the slab over 1 BH to the left abseil. Rock Climbing
4
Plotnička nadšenců
From the left, traverse over the hook in the middle of the slab to abseil on the right. Rock Climbing
4-
Plotnička nadšenců
Through the left part of the slab over 1 BH to abseil. Rock Climbing
5
Dolní plotna
From the lowest point directly across the diagonal fault (stump) to the terrace for the… Rock Climbing
4
Dolní plotna
Second route from the right, up the sloping slab past 2 bolts to the terrace for the… Rock Climbing
5
Dolní plotna
From the lowest point, hands along the right narrow diagonal ledge, feet below it. Climb… Rock Climbing
3
Dolní plotna
On the right edge of the slab directly up to the top edge of the slab and traverse left n… Rock Climbing
5+
Dolní plotna
First route from the right, up the almost smooth slab directly past 1 bolt, without using… Rock Climbing
5
Dolní plotna
Third route from the left, directly across the diagonal fault and 2 bolts to the rappel… Rock Climbing
5
Dolní plotna
Third route from the right, up the slab past 2 bolts to the terrace (right rappel). Rock Climbing
3
Dolní plotna
Start at the base of the slab in the left part. Easily up the wall along the shaft, past… Rock Climbing

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