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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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4+
IV.masív
Along the edge under the overhang. Here, right to a smooth slab, along it right and back… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
IV.masív
Up the wall into a large alcove. From there left into another alcove. From there slightly… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5+
IV.masív
Left of the fun corner, up a small pillar under the overhang. Over the overhang and via… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
8
IV.masív
Start via the route "Hořovická" left onto the ramp. At the level of the 'clocks',… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
9-
IV.masív
Via the route Tuna without Eggs direct to the ledge at the belay of the Tuna without Eggs… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
8
IV.masív
Via the route Tuna without Eggs direct to the ledge at the belay of the Tuna without Eggs… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
IV.masív
Via the route "Golden Tiger" under the overhang. Here, traverse right to the platform of … Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
8-
IV.masív
Start 5m right of the original Tuna without Eggs over the overhang and a piton to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
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IV.masív
Through the depression to the left of the pillar directly onto the ledge. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing
5+
IV.masív
To the left of the original starting point. Under the overhang and then traverse left… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6-
IV.masív
From the platform on the pillar, 1.5 m left over the overhang under the yellow wall and… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +1
7
IV.masív
From the book, along the crack directly over the overhang. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4+
III. masiv
From the approach, right into the corner and up it to the plateau. From there, through… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5
III. masiv
Through a flat corner to the right of the crack in the slab and finally up the crack to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5+
III. masiv
From the "Matesův rys" approach, right over the steps, then slightly left (pitons) under… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5+
III. masiv
Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5
III. masiv
To the right of the pulpit's plumb line and through the corner onto it. Up the wall under… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3
III. masiv
Through the corner below a prominent crack. Here, traverse left and ascend through… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5
III. masiv
To the right of "Lasroka". Through the corner over two pitons into the Koutová route. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
III. masiv
Corners at the right edge under the overhang. Directly over it to the top. (This is the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5-
III. masiv
From the ledge, through the corner to the gallery. Through the corner over an wedged… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
I. masiv
Access as for route El Jouza, 2m to a grassy platform. From there, slightly right via an… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4+
I. masiv
Up steps under an overhang (piton). Left over it. Further over small walls to another… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5+
I. masiv
Between routes Vyhl. and Nová, via the wall to a ledge right of the large corner (2… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
I. masiv
From the ledge below the large corner, left along the edge of the small pillar to its end… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
7+/8-
I. masiv
Directly over the roof overhang. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
I. masiv
Via the wall in the right part of the massif to a small ledge, from there up and left to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
I. masiv
Right of the hole, ascend (piton) to a ledge. Left onto a sloping ramp. Follow it right… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3+
I. masiv
Access at a small ledge. Right side of the rib to the small ledge, via the wall into a… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6-
I. masiv
Up easy steps to a corner ending in a prominent roof overhang. Through the corner under… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1

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