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Climbing at Prague and Central Bohemia

4937 routes
13 areas
1–11+ grades

Prague and Central Bohemia offer almost 5,000 routes in 13 sub-areas on climbing.place. Most are in the Middle Vltava region, followed by Prague and its surroundings, the Kutná Hora, Kolín and Křivoklát regions, with smaller areas along the Sázava, in the Brdy hills and around Kralupy. Most crags are within an hour of Prague, so they work even for an afternoon session.

Sport climbing on smaller crags and in quarries dominates, with some trad routes and bouldering too. The region has plenty of crags suitable for beginners and families with children.

Part of Czech Republic, Prague and Central Bohemia has 4937 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 11+. Explore its 13 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Sport Climbing, Route on sun, Vertical wall.

Rules

  • 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.

Middle Vltava region 1243 routes Prague and surroundings 878 routes Kutná Hora region 763 routes Kolín region 591 routes Křivoklát region 472 routes Lower Sázava region 296 routes Middle Sázava region 262 routes Brdy – outside the PLA 218 routes Brdy East 132 routes Kralupy region 42 routes Kladno region 22 routes Čáslav region 13 routes Benešov region 5 routes
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Žabák - vrcholová pyramida
From the left by a short narrow chimney or its right edge to the rock horse, a vertical… Rock Climbing
5
Žabák - vrcholová pyramida
Over rock steps below the overhang in the right part of the W section of the summit… Rock Climbing
3
Žabák - střední část
From the platform above the SW edge, down the ledge under the pillar. Up its center to a… Rock Climbing
6
Žabák - dolní bariéra - Z stěna
From the left edge of the vertical wall, diagonally right upwards along a smooth… Rock Climbing Route on sun Vertical wall
6
Žabák - střední část
Up the middle of the smooth sloping slab under a roof-like overhang (ring). By bridging… Rock Climbing
6+
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Along the edge between Kroužek (Ring) and Monkey Wall via a rivet and a small hold on the… Rock Climbing Route on sun
5
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Up a vertical, partly overhanging wall in the right part of the lower barrier (ring) and… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
4
Žabák - dolní bariéra - Z stěna
Through the small chimney in the left part of the wall by bridging and over the overhang… Rock Climbing Friends Route in shadow +1
2
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Through the chimney to the right of Monkey Pillar. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Start as with the previous route. Up the wall left of the corner under the overhang,… Rock Climbing Route on sun
6
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Up a smooth and overhanging wall in the right part of the S wall to the notch (piton),… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
5
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
6
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
A narrow, slightly overhanging wall to the left of Monkey Pillar. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Start at the base of the corner in the right part of the wall. Traverse a narrow ledge… Rock Climbing Route on sun
5
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Via Velká Poštolka under the overhang (piton), from there a difficult horizontal traverse… Rock Climbing Route on sun
3
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Through a system of small corners over individual ledges upwards into a more prominent… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
3
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Up high vertical steps of the pillar in the central part of the S wall, higher up through… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6+
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
From the ground up the wall between Malá and Velká Poštolka (unprotected). Step towards… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
3
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Left of Velká Poštolka (Great Kestrel) via a sloping ramp leading left upwards to the SW… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6+
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Start to the left of Malá Poštolka up the wall to the bolt (without stepping off or… Rock Climbing Route on sun
6
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
From the ring of Velká Poštolka up the overhanging wall between Malá and Velká Poštolka… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4+
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Up a short vertical wall in the fall line of the SW ridge. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Skály mezi hřebenem Černých věží a Žabákem
From the center of the gorge between the Black Towers and the Žabák (Frog), a structured… Rock Climbing
4
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Start about 2 m from the edge (yellow colored rock). Directly up the wall to the second… Rock Climbing Route on sun
3
Žabák - dolní bariéra - J stěna
Up a short vertical wall or more easily via steps to the left onto the edge. Continue… Rock Climbing Route on sun
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Velká černá věž
Left of the overhanging corner crack, up the wall to the bolt and up under the overhang … Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Velká černá věž
Through the corner from the SE to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3
Velká černá věž
Continuation of Hřebenovka (Ridge Route). Over a low overhang into a steep, crumbly gully… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6
Velká černá věž
Step under the prominent crack in the south wall. Up the overhanging corner crack and… Rock Climbing
6
Velká černá věž
Left part of the valley wall over overhangs (2 bh) to the top of the tower. Note: secured… Rock Climbing Fixed belay

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