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Climbing at Prague and surroundings

878 routes
17 areas
1–10 grades

Prague and its surroundings offer climbing right in the city and on crags within reach of suburban transport. In the city are the sport crags of Branické skály – well bolted, good for multi-pitch practice and also listed in the Bohemian Karst guidebook – and Borová skála; nearby, the Hlubočepské plotny have sparse protection and suit only bold climbers. Outside the city are the beginner-friendly Skály u Zákolan, Zubák in the Radotín valley and the cliffs at Řež, which offer the most interesting trad climbing around Prague.

Bouldering is mainly in Divoká Šárka, with more on Holý vrch and Kozí hřbety. With children, try Skály u Zákolan, Vinořské písky, Lojzovka near Středokluky or Skalka U Přívozu. Some crags lie in nature parks and reserves – check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association before visiting.

Part of Prague and Central Bohemia, Prague and surroundings has 878 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 10. Explore its 17 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Route on sun, Traditional Climbing, Friends.

Rules

In nature reserves (e.g. Divoká Šárka) you may climb only at specifically designated spots. Be considerate of cottage and garden owners below the crags.

  • 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.

Skály u Řeže 204 routes Divoká Šárka 181 routes Radotínské údolí 76 routes Prokopské údolí 68 routes Skály u Zákolan 63 routes Branické skály 61 routes Hlubočepské plotny 60 routes Holý vrch 40 routes Kozí hřbety 39 routes Lojzovka u Středokluk 18 routes Košíře 18 routes Hostivařská skalka 16 routes Vinořské písky 11 routes Trojzubec 7 routes Bílá skála 7 routes Kněžívka 6 routes Strahov 3 routes
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Levá plotna
Third long route from the left (with an arc to the left). Abseil down in 2 pitches. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
3
Levá plotna
Short route in the middle of the slab (4 dark BHs), to the left of the Makáč route. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
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Levá plotna
In the center of the slab, the middle route over the hump, shared abseil. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Levá plotna
By the pillar in the corners to the left of the Polib route (silver BHs) to the chain. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
4
Levá plotna
By a visible, firmer band between the broken slabs in the left part of the slab. Straight… Rock Climbing
3
Levá plotna
To the left of Scream of Stone. Straight, left, right, left, right, straight. Abseiling… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +4
5
Levá plotna
Start on the edge to the left of the Nekonečník route following dark BHs. Then along a… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
0
Levá plotna
To the left, beyond the edge. Slab on the left along the edge, Honza's route is still on… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +4
3
Levá plotna
Completely in the left part of the slabs, second route from the right edge, keep to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +4
4
Dolní plotna
Start on the left, diagonally right up the slab past a hook and a bolt to the second… Rock Climbing
4
Dolní plotna
The most prominent diagonal crack to the right belay station. Rock Climbing
5
Dolní plotna
Along the right narrow diagonal ledge and climb to the right belay station. Rock Climbing
3-
Velká plotna
To the left of the center of the slab between cracks and bushes over partial slabs to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
3+
Velká plotna
Over the left edge of the slab, a clean, finely structured slab under the summit overhang… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +4
3
Velká plotna
From the highest point of the scree under the wall, about 3 m traverse to the right,… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +2
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Velká plotna
From the highest point of the scree almost directly up the undulating slab (sometimes… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
4
Braun
To the right of a distinct depression crossing the slab over several bolts (originally… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
5
Braun
To the right of the right one, through the center of the slab (several bolts) to the tree. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6
Plotýnka
Through the center of the slab in the line of bolts to the top. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
3
II. masiv
Rocks of the Czech Republic, Czech Mountaineering Association database. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
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Skalka u přívozu
Small wall two meters from the route "Malý pšouk" (Little Fart)
4+
Skalka u přívozu
From the left part of the fore-rock (from the river) by the face. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6
Skalka u přívozu
From the left part of the fore-rock face along the crack and over the steps to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
6
Skalka u přívozu
To the right of the Chladná route, through a crack and over steps to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
3+
Skalka u přívozu
To the left of the Resonating Edge (southern/left valley). From the start (classification… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6
IV.masív
Through the recess of the pillar to the balcony. Further through a crack under the bulge… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
IV.masív
Via the slab and the corner above it directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6+
IV.masív
Start left of "Jana", over a piton up into "Steep" and through it to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5+
IV.masív
Start right of the prominent corner to the edge of the pillar and along it to a small… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5
IV.masív
Start from the fore-rock slightly left (pitons) to the center of the pillar. Further over… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2

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