Divoká Šárka in Prague has 181 routes on 27 rocks, grades 2–9-. The south face of Žabák's lower barrier, Čertovy nohavice, the west face of Dívčí skok, Padák, Velká černá věž and the left side of the Džbán gorge have the most routes. Mostly traditional climbing on cams; some routes have bolts and fixed belays. The area is a nature reserve – climbing is allowed only on designated rocks.
Part of Prague and surroundings, Divoká Šárka has 181 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 8+/9-. Explore its 27 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Friends, Traditional Climbing, Route on sun, Fixed belay.
Rules
- The creation of new routes outside existing climbing areas is not allowed. - Modification of the surroundings of the rocks, including felling trees, creating campsites, etc., is not allowed. - The use of winter climbing equipment is prohibited.
Nature Conservation: Some rocks are in Nature Reserve. Climbing is allowed on them year-round. OP Prague Document - OOP 2023-2032, OP authority MHMP (Prague City Hall)
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.
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna Čertovy nohavice Dívčí skok (Koruna Šárky) - Z stěna Padák Velká černá věž Soutěska Džbán - levá strana Zedkovy bloky Amfiteátr Žabák - vrcholová pyramida Masiv hradiště Stěna sebevrahů - levá část Brenta - dolní stěna Brenta - Červená jehla Dívčí skok (Koruna Šárky) - S stěna Skály nad údolíčkem pod Korunou Žabák - dolní bariéra - Z stěna Poslední skála Půlnoční skála Brenta - střední výšvih Chytilova skála Soutěska Džbán - pravá strana Kočka Žabák - střední část Skály mezi hřebenem Černých věží a Žabákem Šestákova skála Dívčí skok (Koruna Šárky) - J stěna Křidélka
2
Kout
Through the corner to the right of Zedka's crack to the terrace to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6
Středem
Up the center of the wall to the left of the memorial plaque (cam. ) to the ledge (cam.… Rock Climbing
3
Punťova
To the left of the West Wall, relatively easily to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
7-
Vrták
Up the wall to the left of Zedek's Crack via 2 rivets to the balcony and then a small… Rock Climbing
3
Kout u tří převisů
To the left of the Three Overhangs route. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5
Tři převisy
Ascent in the right part of the first block (tower) near the route. Via a fragile wall… Rock Climbing
6
Převis
Via a smooth triangular wall to the left of Zedek's Crack (BH) and over an overhang to… Rock Climbing
6
Zedkova spára
Through the corner crack to the left of the memorial plaque, under the summit overhang … Rock Climbing
5
Divadelní
Ascent of the wall of the block to the right of the summit pyramid. A short wall under an… Rock Climbing
6
Žabí rys
Start in the corner to the right of the chimney. Via an overhanging crack (ring) and a… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6
Karouškova cesta
Along a less prominent crack in the left part of the wall of the rock block. Traverse… Rock Climbing
5
Dunící bloky
Directly up the center of the slab (BH) to the "rock horse" and from there directly over… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
4
Komín
Through the chimney in the lower part of the pyramid from the right (piton) over a jammed… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
3
Normálka
From the left by a short narrow chimney or its right edge to the rock horse, a vertical… Rock Climbing
4
Pevná hrana
From the right onto the left edge of the summit pyramid and up the edge. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6
Cesta w. Ginzela
From the left edge of the vertical wall, diagonally right upwards along a smooth… Rock Climbing Route on sun Vertical wall
3
Západní pilíř
From the platform above the SW edge, down the ledge under the pillar. Up its center to a… Rock Climbing
6
Gotické okno
Up the middle of the smooth sloping slab under a roof-like overhang (ring). By bridging… Rock Climbing
5
Západní převis
Over rock steps below the overhang in the right part of the W section of the summit… Rock Climbing
4
Západní komínek
Through the small chimney in the left part of the wall by bridging and over the overhang… Rock Climbing Friends Route in shadow +1
6+
Opičí hrana
Along the edge between Kroužek (Ring) and Monkey Wall via a rivet and a small hold on the… Rock Climbing Route on sun
2
Žákovský komín
Through the chimney to the right of Monkey Pillar. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Opičí stěnka
Up a vertical, partly overhanging wall in the right part of the lower barrier (ring) and… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
6
Vsazená
A narrow, slightly overhanging wall to the left of Monkey Pillar. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6
Zedkův převis
Up a smooth and overhanging wall in the right part of the S wall to the notch (piton),… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
3
Zelená cesta (Normálka)
Start as with the previous route. Up the wall left of the corner under the overhang,… Rock Climbing Route on sun
4
Šikmá polička
Start at the base of the corner in the right part of the wall. Traverse a narrow ledge… Rock Climbing Route on sun
3
Střední pilíř
Up high vertical steps of the pillar in the central part of the S wall, higher up through… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2