The Křivoklát region offers almost 500 routes at nine locations – the largest are Přílepská skála, Na hřebenech, Skály u Chlumu u Rakovníka and Vraní skála, followed by Čertova skála Zbirožská, the rocks near Zbiroh (Světovina), Petrovka and Hlavatice. The climbing is mostly traditional on vertical walls with fixed protection and your own cams; grades from 2 to 9+.
Part of Prague and Central Bohemia, Křivoklát region has 472 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 9+. Explore its 9 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Traditional Climbing, Fixed belay, Vertical wall, Friends.
Rules
Some crags lie in the Křivoklát PLA and in nature reserves. Check the ČHS crag database for any restrictions.
- 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.
Přílepská skála Na hřebenech Skály u Chlumu u Rakovníka Vraní skála Čertova skála Zbirožská Skály u Zbiroha (Světovina) Petrovka Hlavatice Holý vrch a Opyš
4
Hančina
Start in the left part of the E wall. Up the featured wall and right to below the… Rock Climbing Overhang
4
Hladová
From the start of the previous route, diagonally down and up to a smooth slab and along… Rock Climbing
4
Nos
Start at the birch tree in the E wall. Up the wall to a piton and left over an… Rock Climbing Friends Vertical wall
5
Praskoleská
Start the same as the previous route (Unnamed). From the piton under the overhanging… Rock Climbing Overhang
4
Mechová
Start 2 m from the left edge of the W wall. Up to a piton and over hanging steps (knots)… Rock Climbing Vertical wall
8
Ringo Star
In the fantastic ceiling over 3 rivets to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
3
Společná
In the W wall, left of the chimney, up a small wall with a crack to a piton, then into… Rock Climbing Laid wall
3
Bezejmenná
Via a prominent corner in the right part of the E wall to a piton. From there, traverse… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Textile belay +1
9+
John Lennon
In the middle of a forty-five-degree overhang on the formation called 'Nos' (Nose). Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
7-
Koumácká
In the highest wall facing the hiking trail, through the center of the overhanging wall… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
7+
Nová příšera
In the low, very compact wall to the right of the White Monster via two rivets. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
3
Letecká
Start via the chimney left of Žabáček. 3 m up to a sloping moss-covered platform. From… Rock Climbing
4
Adoptovaná
In the middle of the wall, a fore-peak emerges. From its right side, up under an… Rock Climbing
5
Železná
Start on the left edge of the wall via an overhanging crack (piton), then by stemming in… Rock Climbing
5
Plzeňská
Several cracks lead in the overhang of the wall. The first report over 3 pitons … Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Z nouze ctnost
Through a gully in the right half of the wall diagonally down under an overhanging slab.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Sólíčko
Start from the left edge of the massif. Up an overhanging wall (right peg), then 2 m… Rock Climbing
2
Žabáček
Along the right edge of the prominent chimney (peg) directly to the summit. (No. 24) Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5
Ztráty a nálezy
Start on the right side of the triangular wall. Several steps up and diagonally down to a… Rock Climbing
2
Východní komínová spára
Through a crack in the center of the East face to a niche and via a chimney over a wedged… Rock Climbing
4
Šidova cesta
From the balcony at the left edge of the North face, diagonally right under the… Rock Climbing Vertical wall
3
Samotářská
Through a winding crack in the middle of the wall to the summit. (No. 20) Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Laid wall
4
Bratrská
Start approx. 2 m from the previous route. Over a short slab to a small balcony, then… Rock Climbing Vertical wall
5
Mistrovská - var
From the ring, traverse down and up the middle of the vertical slab to the ring (book)… Rock Climbing
6+
Jiříkovo vidění
Through the overhanging wall with an indistinct corner directly into Šída's Route and… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Mistrovská
Start left of the previous route via an unroped pillar to a shelf with a birch tree and a… Rock Climbing
4
Cvičná
Over the fore-peak with a boulder in the left part of the wall under the overhang (peg),… Rock Climbing Vertical wall
5
Berounská vrcholová var
From the ring approx. 2 m right, via an overhanging crack (peg) into a recess (fragile!)… Rock Climbing
5
Dostaveníčko
Start left of the birch tree via a broken slab under the overhanging wall (peg). Directly… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1