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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.

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Velká jezerní stěna - střední část
Up the challenging pillar, which is approximately in the middle of the wall. The route… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
6
Velká jezerní stěna - střední část
Down the wall over a bolt and then into the hollow and up it to the top. Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +2
6+
Velká jezerní stěna - střední část
One of the first routes on Kamýk. Through a sloping crack running to the left or straight… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +4
7+
Velká jezerní stěna - střední část
Second route from the left. Up a smooth wall along a non-holding crack over two bolts.… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +2
7-
Velká jezerní stěna - střední část
Through a smooth wall, then along a crack (sm.). Easier under a mossy slab and directly… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +3
3
Velká jezerní stěna - střední část
The route starts furthest to the left from the lowest point of the shelf. Along the crack… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
9
Velká jezerní stěna - levá část
Powerful boulder in the roof with a rounded exit. The route starts on the terrace above… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun
8
Velká jezerní stěna - levá část
The route starts below a prominent overhang in the left part of the wall, the 1st bolt is… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6
Velká jezerní stěna - levá část
Start to the right of the Zombie route, along the corner-crack, which bypasses the… Rock Climbing Friends Route on sun +1
8-
Velká jezerní stěna - levá část
Start along a prominent edge (boulder) and then easier, but without protection, to the… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +2
4
Velká jezerní stěna - levá část
Through the crack to the left of the route "Lost Chance". Rock Climbing Friends Route on sun +1
4
Velká jezerní stěna - levá část
From the terrace (rappelling eye) to the right of the "Turtle's Back" route, similarly… Rock Climbing Friends Route on sun +1
5
Velká jezerní stěna - levá část
From the terrace (rappelling eye) through the left part of the more or less inclined… Rock Climbing Friends Route on sun +1
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Velká jezerní stěna - levá část
Start in the crack below the left edge of the large overhang, through it and above this… Rock Climbing Friends Route on sun +1
5
Zobák
From sitting, from a large handle at the left edge, dynamically to the handle at the top. Route in shadow Laid wall
5
Zobák
From sitting with the help of the edge to a large shelf and using the handle on the left… Route in shadow Overhang
3
Zobák
From standing, over the shelf and falcon n. v. Route in shadow Vertical wall
4
Zobák
From standing through the middle of the slab n. v. Route in shadow Laid wall
5
Zobák
From sitting with the help of vertical cracks n. v. Route in shadow Vertical wall
8
Zobák
Through the roof crack to the frog in the middle of the short wall. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
7-
Zobák
From sitting, from a pebble and a hold to the handle at the top. Route in shadow Vertical wall
7-
Zobák
From standing, over the shelf to the edge strip and directly to the top. Route in shadow Vertical wall
6
Zobák
From sitting, from a horizontal crack, with the help of both the right and left edges n.… Route in shadow Vertical wall
5
Plotna
Over BH along the crack to the top. Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +2
4
Plotna
The path leads furthest to the right. Rock Climbing Friends Route in shadow +1
6+
Plotna
Up the middle of the wall. Start directly under the rivet, a harder, bolder move to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
4
Zobák
Through the chimney corner to the left of the overhang n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6-
Plotna
Route with an easier start, then directly over a small overhang (bolt), furthest left on… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
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Plotna
Second from the left. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
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Konečná
Rock Climbing

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