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Climbing at Middle Vltava region

1243 routes
21 areas
1–11+ grades

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.

6-
Borový lom
Stepped approach to the right of the Otvírák route over 3 bolts. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5
Borový lom
In the left part of the east wall, via an overhanging wall to the balcony and a vertical…
7-
Borový lom
Stepped approach constantly slightly to the right to the 1st bolt, further right to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
5
Borový lom
Through the corner to the right of the "Nimbus 2000" route along the ledges to the rappel. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
4+
Borový lom
Over the 1st bolt to the balcony, up the steps to the 2nd bolt and further up the wall… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
6+
Borový lom
From the corner to the right onto the balcony and further through the corner over 2 bolts… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
6-
Borový lom
Through the corner over the 1st bolt to the left onto the balcony and further as the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
4
Borový lom
From the terrace in the left part of the quarry, via the corner in the middle of the wall… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
8-
Borový lom
Start from the large ledge in the left part of the quarry, to the right of the Nimbus… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6
Borový lom
On the upper slab on the left side of the quarry, over 2 bolts to the rappel. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7-
Borový lom
Up the corner (rivet), over the overhang (rivet) on crimps and up the wall (rivet) to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
6-
Borový lom
Up the right wall (rivet) to the terrace and directly up the wall (2 rivets) to the top… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5
Borový lom
Over the 1st bolt of the "Troky" route, up the wall slightly to the right over the 2nd… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
7
Stěna u kruhu
To the right of 'Potlesk' to below the overhang, directly over it and up the slab to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Borový lom
Along the ledge to the left (2 bolts) to the pine tree and along the left edge (bolt) to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
5+
Stěna u kruhu
From the terrace from the ring, over overhanging ledges and 4 rings to the lower-off. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7-
Stěna u kruhu
Over the rivets through the middle of the overhang with an edge and to the lower-off. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Stěna u kruhu
Hard six (grade), the first bolt is quite high, above the overhang it's slabby, climbing… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
8-
Stěna u kruhu
To the right of the 'Tatranská Odysea' route over steps to below a prominent overhang,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5-
Stěna u kruhu
Up the corner and edge (3 rivets) between the 'Rákosníček' and 'Plaváček' routes, further…
2
Stěna u kruhu
Up the slabby section in the left part of the wall over 4 bolts to below the overhang. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3+
Stěna u kruhu
Up the left pillar via steps over 5 bolts to the lower-off. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Stěna u kruhu
Via the 'For Laura' route (4 bolts) and to the right over a rivet into the 'Rákosníček'… Rock Climbing
4
Stěna u kruhu
Via the 'For Laura' route, further from the left over a vertical step and a narrow band… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
3
Janovec
Up the left valley edge over 3 bolts to the lower-off. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
3
Janovec
Directly up the middle of the valley wall over 3 bolts to the lower-off. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
3
Janovec
Up the right slabby wall over 2 bolts to the lower-off. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +4
3
Šípkový pilíř
Around the pillar from the right to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Šípkový pilíř
In the right part of the pillar, from artificial holds up the steps to the pine tree in… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Šípkový pilíř
Up the middle of the valley wall to the second pine tree. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2

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