The Middle Vltava is the largest climbing sub-area of Prague and Central Bohemia. Crags and quarries line the valley of the Vltava and its tributaries – the largest are Roviště, Skály u Velké and Lomy nad Velkou, followed by Mařenka, Skály u Pakosty, Kamýk, Žebrákov, Zvírotice, Solenice and Hříměždice. Sport climbing on vertical walls dominates, often in the sun, so it climbs well in the cooler months too. Check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association before visiting.
Part of Prague and Central Bohemia, Middle Vltava region has 1243 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 11+. Explore its 21 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.
Roviště Skály u Velké Lomy nad Velkou Mařenka Skály u Pakosty Kamýk Žebrákov Zvírotice město Solenice Hříměždice Županovice Nečín Krásnohorské skály Zvírotice Skály na Mastníku Nugget-tsil Lomy u hotelu Mana Bohostice Bílá skála Kozárovice Lom Kosova hora
7-
Bezejmenná
From the inscription on the rock up the wall and an overhanging edge past 2 pitons to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
5+
Budka hrana
From the inscription on the rock up a varied wall, then a corner and the left edge to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5+
Trnkout
Up a prominent corner in the right part of the wall. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
7
Rychlokurz vyšívání
To the left of 'Blackthorn Deposit' from the boulder directly up the small wall into a… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
7+
Trnkový nákyd
Up the center of the small wall along the crack. An alternative for the bored is to start… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Duti duti
Start in the left part of the wall, from the inscription on the rock up the wall and an… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
7-
Hluboko nad větví
Somewhere in the right part of the wall. Even the route author doesn't know where it is. Rock Climbing Route on sun
4+
Hranárek
Up the left edge of the slab to an inclined ledge (belay) and around the overhang. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
7
1,5 skoby - var. Výnuc
Over the 1st bolt directly up the slab and a diagonal crack to the rappel BH. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6-
1,5 skoby
Start on the left, naturally following holds (bolt) leading to the center of the slab,… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
3
Kolova pýcha
To the right of the route 'Placka' (Slab), up a slabby and varied wall. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +3
5
Placka
Up a slab, slightly mossy, past 2 BH to a delicate finish. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
5
Šróby do hlavy
The route is completely on the bottom right from the side. These are vertical corners;… Rock Climbing Route on sun
5
Levý kout
Up the corner to the left of the route 'Screws to the Head' to the summit and right to… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
6+
Právo na závrať
Start on the slab, under a subtle edge, traverse slightly left onto it, and then continue… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
6-
U veliké řeky
Start a little to the right of 'Fear Above the Lake'. Towards the end, slightly to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7-
Pyžamo naruby
Through a slightly overhanging start into a vertical slab. Nice exposed climbing on solid… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7
Oči sfingy
Technical route without positive holds in a demanding middle section with a not-so-great… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6-
Komín divů
Up the chimney over wedged boulders and left into the wall. Up that to the terrace. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
6
Strach nad jezerem
Beautiful slab with crimps. Slightly overhanging start, then a vertical wall with crimps. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
8-/8
Modrá planeta
A beautiful route on a smooth slab. A hold broke off in 2008, but the difficulty remained… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
6+
Lochnesska
A combination of slab and cracks. After a harder start, good slab - crack, the exit to… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +3
7
Nagano 98
Along a slightly overhanging edge. Interesting climbing, a local classic. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
6+
Šípkový čaj
Start with a slight overhang, then over rounded holds past 4 BH to the belay/rappel… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
7
Runa rider
Overhanging start (inscription on the rock) behind smaller holds into an initially smooth… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7+
Bič boží
To the left of the prominent edge of the Nagano 98 route. A beautiful, interesting route. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
4
Štěk
To the left of the 'Three Eggs in Glass' route over 2 bolts (BH) to a common rappel… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun
6-
Tvrdá měna
Start like 'Staff Culture' route, then slightly right (bolt/BH) and to the same rappel… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
6
Tři vejce do skla
Shorter route over 3 bolts (BH), not often climbed, dirty. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6
Návrat do hry
Over the starting overhang into the vertical wall and along the crack. Rock Climbing Route on sun