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
5+
Mařeny druhý dech
Freely to the large ramp in the middle of the wall. From its left edge up the slab (A0)… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6+
Mařeny druhý dech - var
In the upper part, about 15 m below the summit, over a prominent overhang (bolt), then… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
5
Počernická
3 m to the right of the start of Karl's Route, up the small wall under the overhang and… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
7-
Karlova cesta - var. Středem plotny
From the prominent balcony with the yew tree, up the small wall below the overhang, up… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
5
Karlova cesta
b) Through the corner over the overhang up to the ledge. c) Through the corner of the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4+
Hrana Karlovy cesty
Start like Karl's Route, through the crack left under the overhang, down to the balcony,… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6-
Genesis
Route to the right of Komin. Start at the point where the Komin gully empties (marked… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5+
Konec marxismu v Čechách
The route leads to the right of Genesis through a system of corners and small walls to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5+
Komín - var. Jarní míza
Along the edge below the step-up, further right behind the edge into the corner and to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
5+
Komín - var. Jarní míza přímo
From the stance under the large overhang (here 2 rock bolts with slings), slightly left… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
5-
Červená
About the start of Janina route, slightly right up the wall stained with red paint over 1… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
3+
Dubový pilíř
Up a narrow pillar to the right of the (overgrown) corner bordering the Black Pillar on… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
3+
Janina
The route to the left of "The Chimney", probably through a small corner in its left wall… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
4
Bobrova spára
Up the crack left of the "Route Through the Window" to the summit. Protection only with… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
4
Cesta přes okno
Up a prominent pillar in the 1st part of the wall. First onto the fore-rock and then up… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Černobílé stěnky
To the right of the Ringing Edge of the Black Pillar, to the left of Beaver Crack, up to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Zvonivá hrana
Left edge of the Black Pillar (left of Beaver Crack) to a small balcony under the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
6+
Středem plotny
Start as on Pamětní, directly from the belay station over a bolt/rivet on the slab, from… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
5+
Plotnou pravou částí
Right side of the slab to the balcony, shared start with the Pamětní route, rappel 44 m. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
6
Pamětní
From the path, up an indistinct pillar for about 10 m to a belay station under a sloping… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
6
Pro Evu
Through the corner below the edge of the pillar, slightly left over the overhang back to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
5
Klínová spára
The ascent follows a prominent crack, which you reach by descending a steep gully beneath… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6+
Mařeny vzdech
Start via the fore-rock (5m) between the routes, Klínová spára and Pro Evu, unprotected,… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
5
Krbůškova
Start via the right double-corner to the right of Mařena's Third Breath. Continue… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6+
Havlíčku Havle
Start at the lower end of the access gully. Directly over the overhang to a small balcony… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6
Nedočep
The route leads to the left of the Krbúškova route. P1 - Through the corner and along… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
5+
Drž se Václave
3m to the right of Havlíček, an overhanging start into the corner and across the wall (6… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +4
5
Mařeny třetí dech
Up the pillar via a piton and a bolt, to the chain, further via a piton, right and… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
7-
Pane Prezidente
Start via the Havlíčku Havle route (shared 1st bolt), slightly left along a finger crack… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
6+
První Dáma
Start in the corner to the left of "Mr. President", difficult over the overhang to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3