The Křivoklát region offers climbing 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. Some crags lie in a protected area, so check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association before visiting.
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
2
Veselý kalíšek
Start to the right of the left upper edge and directly up the face to the summit. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing
2
Cesta ztracené sestřičky
From the SE side into the saddle and up the slabs along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Tejda
Start to the right of the "Hlemýždí komín" (Snail Chimney) route up the wall over 2 bolts… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
6
Kamenej datel
Start to the right of the "Cesta hokeťáků" route, over a small overhang and along the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
2
Hlemýždí komín
In the left part of the north (valley) face, a large chimney divides the rock formation… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
Cesta hokeťáků
Start from the stone in the middle of the valley face, over 3 bolts and up a small crack… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
7
Strachomorna Direkt
From the 2nd bolt of the Strachomorna ascent, straight up the wall above the bolt to… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Květnová
Start from a large boulder. Through a wide crack running left over a wedged boulder to a… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5
Měsíčku - já znám tvou vábničku
Start from a large boulder like Květnivá, directly up the mirror face over 2 bolts to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
8-/8
Zbirožský Separate Reality
Ascent over an overhang with a crack (protection with large friends) to the standalone… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6
Na sosáček
From the boulder to the right of the Hokeťáků Route, diagonally right and upwards over 3… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +1
7+/8-
Fernetová síla
To the right of the Na Sosáček route, over an overhang (bh) into a hollow (bh) and… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Cesta hluchých ptáků
To the isolated pillar at the western end of the rocks (near the descent route). Start… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
3
Konečná stanice
Slightly right, upwards to a massive ledge traversing almost the entire face. Via a… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4
Cesta slepých savců
Start approximately 3m to the right of the 'Butcher's Crack' ('Řeznická spára') in the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5
Žrádlo
Via the wall to a ramp with a strong pine tree. Over the rounded overhang behind the pine… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4
Řeznická spára
Directly in the fall line of the summit is a wide crack with wedged blocks. From the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
3
Blátivý kout
Below the highest overhangs, up via a notch, left through a corner into a small grotto… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
6
Vycházková
Start below the largest overhangs in the left part of the wall. Via a large notch leading… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
2
Jezevčí diskotéka
To the isolated rock formation on the NE slope to the left below the main massif. From… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5
Krátká
From the bivouac over the overhang to a ramp, from there over another overhang, then… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5
Jarčina cesta
Start to the right of the bivouac at the base of a prominent pillar. Diagonally left via… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
3
Spára
Through a crack in the smooth slab to the left of the chimney. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5
Západní spára
From the grassy platform to the left of the descent directly to the summit terrace. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Vertical wall
3
Severní stěna
At the foot of the E face, through a chimney to the terrace, from there over a boulder on… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Laid wall