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.