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
5
Traverz mezi poštolkami
Via Velká Poštolka under the overhang (piton), from there a difficult horizontal traverse… 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
6+
Direkt střední poštolky
From the ground up the wall between Malá and Velká Poštolka (unprotected). Step towards… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6+
Velký kondor
Start to the left of Malá Poštolka up the wall to the bolt (without stepping off or… Rock Climbing Route on sun
6
Střední poštolka
From the ring of Velká Poštolka up the overhanging wall between Malá and Velká Poštolka… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
3
Traverzník
Left of Velká Poštolka (Great Kestrel) via a sloping ramp leading left upwards to the SW… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3
JZ hrana
Up a short vertical wall or more easily via steps to the left onto the edge. Continue… Rock Climbing Route on sun
4
Členitý pilíř
From the center of the gorge between the Black Towers and the Žabák (Frog), a structured… Rock Climbing
4+
Přímý nástup JZ hrany
Up a short vertical wall in the fall line of the SW ridge. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Žlutá stěna
Start about 2 m from the edge (yellow colored rock). Directly up the wall to the second… Rock Climbing Route on sun
6
Jižní přímo
Step under the prominent crack in the south wall. Up the overhanging corner crack and… Rock Climbing
6
Pondělní
Left part of the valley wall over overhangs (2 bh) to the top of the tower. Note: secured… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7-/7
Lezu, tedy žiju
Left of the overhanging corner crack, up the wall to the bolt and up under the overhang … Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Jižní vpravo
Step under the prominent crack in the south wall. Up the overhanging corner crack and… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3
Žlabem
Continuation of Hřebenovka (Ridge Route). Over a low overhang into a steep, crumbly gully… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5
Pravá
Using delicate holds directly up the block to the right of the previous route. Directly… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5
Levá
Left part of the S wall slightly to the left and heavily onto the sloping slab. Over the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
Dva převisy
Up the wall near the SW edge below the overhang. A high step right onto an inclined slab… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3
Západní pilířek
Up the small pillar from the birch tree to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4+
Střední spára Půlnoční věže
Start from a horizontal platform in the Devil's Gorge (lowest point at the wall). Start… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Hvězdná spára
In the fall line of the Great Midnight Overhang, enter overhanging into a wide, slightly… Rock Climbing
6
Východní škvíra
6 m left (east) of the Velká Křížová crack is a fissure that could be climbed using… Rock Climbing Route in shadow
7+
Velký půlnoční převis
By the right crack to a grassy terrace with a large rock block (sling), under an overhang… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Narozeninová
To the right of the Great Midnight Overhang, up the wall from the left over 3 rivets and… Rock Climbing
6+
Východní stěnka
Start in a corner like Velká Křížová, left (bolt hanger) and directly up a small wall … Rock Climbing Route in shadow
5
Velký kout
Through a strongly outward-pushing corner in the center of the wall, using a crack (piton… Rock Climbing
5
Malá Křížová
Ascent by a crack in the right part of the wall. Over grassy steps through a corner below… Rock Climbing Route in shadow
7-
Fata morgana
Up the center of the wall between Velká and Malá Křížová (bolt hanger) around a ledge … Rock Climbing Route in shadow