The Kolín region covers many climbing spots east of Prague. The largest are Pašinka, Bošické skály, Buda, the Vlčí důl crags (Střechové skály, U Jezu, Vlčí skály), Jelení skály, Klepec, Doubravčice – Šembera and the rocks in Kouřim. Sport climbing on vertical walls and overhangs dominates. Check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association before visiting.
Part of Prague and Central Bohemia, Kolín region has 591 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 10-. Explore its 22 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Sport Climbing, Vertical wall, Overhang.
Rules
- 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.
Pašinka Bošické skály Buda Vlčí důl - Střechové skály Vlčí důl - Skály U Jezu Vlčí důl - Vlčí skály Jelení skály Klepec Doubravčice - Šembera Skály v Kouřimi Doubravčany Čertovy stěny Kořenické skály Vrbčany - lom Velká stráž Kolín Stará Kouřim - Strašík Chroustov - Stráně u splavu Malotický brod Doubravčice - lom Tuchoraz - lomy Opatovický vrch Pašinka - lom Cikánka
9-
Klokan
Through the middle of the lower large overhang via a bolt with a difficult boulder move… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
7-/7
Varianta Filcka v gaťatách
From the first bolt of the "Into the Land of Oz" route, slightly diagonally left,… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8/8+
Zvon (Velký převis)
Directly over the large boulder, the so-called "Strawberry", under the lower large… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
5
Šikmá hrana
From the right, through a crack in the boulder system onto a block. Up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5
Vánoční borovička
Follow "Jarní cesta" (Spring Route) to the third ring. From there, diagonally left up… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5+
Přes koně
Follow "Jarní cesta" (Spring Route) to the third ring. From there, slightly left and up a… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7-/7
Cesta do země oz
Leads left under the lower large overhang along or over chipped blocks, from which one… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
7-/7
Kosmická varianta
From the second ring of "Plotnové cesty" (Slab Route), slightly diagonally left through… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
6+
Plotnová cesta
Follow "Jarní cesta" (Spring Route) to the second ring. From there, go straight up a… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +4
4
Jarní cesta
Up the corner in the left part of the boulder system, higher up the wall over a bolt to… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7-
Varianta Po rohu
From the second piton of "Údolní cesta" (Valley Route), slightly diagonally right and… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7+
Diretisima
Over the rock hour-glass directly to the ring under the overhang, in its right part over… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +4
7+
Varianta Plotýnkou
Variant of the route "Diretisima". Follow it to the piton above the overhang and from… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +4
7-
Varianta Přes borový pařez
Variant of the "Pilířová" (Pillar) routes. From its second ring, slightly diagonally left… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8/8+
Cesta plná pavučin
Start in the left part of the boulder system directly over the overhang (first bolt)… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
5+
Údolní cesta
Start directly through the middle over a system of boulders and up a wall over a bolt to… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +4
6+
Pilířová cesta
From the right, various ways under the overhang to the ring. From the ring, go left under… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
7-/7
Přímá cesta (Přes spoďák)
Middle of the slab under the overhang (friend), and through it higher to the ring above… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +3
8-
Duna
Various ways under the overhang and through it to the piton. Higher through the overhang… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8-
Přes třetí kozu
Follow the "Přes dvě kozy" (Over Two Goats) route to the balcony and from there straight… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8-/8
Cesta do školy
Over the small overhang to the first bolt in the slab. Then through it over the second… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8-
Přímá cesta drsňáků
Start to the right of "Cesty do školy" (Way to School) through an overhang to the first… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8-/8
Spojka
Variant of the route "Do školy" (To School). From its fifth protection, go left… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8-
Varianta Moodyho oko
Start via "Cestou do školy" (Way to School) and in its upper part from the second piton … Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Břízková cesta
Start along the path of "Šikmá spára" (Slanted Crack), then after about three meters… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7+/8-
Varianta Závodní
Variant of the route "Po Stropu" (On the Ceiling). Under the roof overhang to the right,… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8
Po stropu
Follow the "Šikmá spára" (Slanted Crack) route to its first ring. From there, go straight… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8
5SSR
Start via "Břízková cesta" (Birch Path) to its first bolt. From there, slightly… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6
Krajní cesta
Start with the "Birch" route. Below the overhang in the middle part of the wall, traverse… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +3
6
Ptákovina
Start with an overhang directly below the small spire and up the wall via a bolt into the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1