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
3
Procházka
Through the crack in the middle of the wall over the overhang (right peg) down and up a… Rock Climbing Vertical wall
5
Dostaveníčko
Start left of the birch tree via a broken slab under the overhanging wall (peg). Directly… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Berounská
Center of the slab (peg) under the overhang (peg). Over this slightly left (peg) and an… Rock Climbing
5
Vé-es cesta
Along the left edge from the overgrown crack to the right edge of the Upper Ledge (peg).… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Vertical wall
2
Horní lávka
Through an overgrown crack to the left of the chimney onto a ledge, down along it (peg).… Rock Climbing
6+
Báječné prázdniny
From the shelf (belay station) of the "Dušičková" route directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Dušičková
In the fall line of the summit, there is a slab-like wall. In its right part, along the… Rock Climbing
5
Severní pilíř
Up the fragile edge of the pillar under the overhang, over it (piton) and up the smooth… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
4
Máčkova cesta
Left of the pillar via a gully to the ledge (piton) and then traverse right along it to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Via Gioconda
Start on the pillar between routes No. 7 and 9 to a platform with a birch tree. From… Rock Climbing
2
Vraní komín
Through a deep chimney in the upper part, around the wedged boulder (right peg), to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5
Západní spára
Up the overhanging crack, first directly upwards (piton), then slightly down over 2… Rock Climbing Vertical wall
4
Dubnová
From the left running gully via a bulging wall (piton) under the overhang (piton), over… Rock Climbing Vertical wall
5
Terrifova cesta
Start to the right of the large birch tree. Briefly through the indentation into the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
3
Lišejník
Up the middle of the wall to the right of the descent route on small solid holds (piton)… Rock Climbing Vertical wall
7-
Vlny
Start from the huge boulder in the left part of the Main Massif, from its left part… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8-
Var. Diagonála
Start on Master's route (right of Sex On The Beach), to the second ring. From there… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
7+
Sex On The Beach
From the left part of the ledge over two bolt hangers up the vertical wall via crimps. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8
Beastie Boys
From the ring in the upper part of the prominent ledge between Sex On The Beach and Blue… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8-
Modrá planeta
Below the summit of Vraní skála in a beautiful smooth pillar over 4 bolts. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6
Nervi mi nervy
From the huge boulder in the left part of the main massif, up the left part of the slab… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
4
Dubnová hrana
As with the Winding Crack to the balcony, then straight up the edge below the summit… Rock Climbing
3
Klikatá spára
Up the SE face of the Pyramid to the balcony, from there a winding crack under the… Rock Climbing
5
Taneční
From the saddle between the towers into the NE face of Zbojnická Tower, briefly up,… Rock Climbing Vertical wall
4
Radostná
As the Sorrow Route, further up along a narrow, crumbly crack directly to the top (No. 25… Rock Climbing Vertical wall
3
Fojtíkova cesta
Up the center of the E face to the start of a wide crack and up it to the top (No. 26). Rock Climbing
5
Závojová
In the left part of Zbojnická Tower, up an overhanging corner below the roof (2 pitches),… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3
Zármutek
In the left part of Zbojnická Tower to the beginning of a broken crack running to the… Rock Climbing Laid wall
3+
Hofmanské kapky
Pillar to the left of the Veil Route, up the wall to the top of the small pillar. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1