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
4+
Špatný rok
Left of Mikulášský sokolík, up a short wall to a ledge and to the approach via ferrata. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
5+
Kaaba
From the belay diagonally down and then right above the slab. Across it diagonally down… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun
7
Prásknutí bičem
To the right of the oak tree from the start of Šímova plotna, up the corner crack (III)… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
5
Kyvadlo
From the belay traverse down over a massive block and right along the edge to the belay… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
7
Bongo
Directly up the wall to the summit. There is a bolt with a chain in the wall. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
6+
Dover - var.2
From the belay at the chain, you can go to the ledge via the ring, then a little to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun
5+
Bledá závist
Along the traverse path to the Direttissima belay with a tree. Start into a distinct… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun
6+
Dover - var.3 přímo plotnou
It branches off about halfway up the wall, where there is a diagonally left-running ledge… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5+
BLEDÁ ZÁVIST - var
Original route to the 2nd belay: Along the traverse path to the Direttissima belay with a… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun
6+/7-
Šímova plotna
To the right of Direttissima and Bledá závist, directly up the slab over 7 rings to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun
?
Dover - var. 1
Right around the corner from Kormidelník, up the slab over a narrow flake for 18 m to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
5
Dover
Start from the traverse path left of O.K. Directly up the wall into the corner to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun
4+
Tlumič vášní
The ascent leads along the right edge of the corner of the preceding route. Start like on… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun
4+
Stará cesta
Start from the water where trees and bushes reach highest into the wall. Up the slab to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
5
Hard rock
Through the corner to the right edge of the large ramp (stance). From the right corner of… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
5
Odkaz velkého kormidelníka
Up the steps from the water like Old Route (No. 17) under the huge corner in the middle… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6
Krchov 96
To the right of the Helmsman, through a shallow crack onto the balcony to the ring (also… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6
Krchov 98
To the right of the Helmsman, through a shallow crack onto the balcony to the ring (also… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Honzíkova cesta
Freely to the large ramp in the middle of the wall under the massive slabs. From the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6
Pavlova cesta
Start same as No. 10 up to below the massive slab. Up the middle of the slab on pitons … Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
7
Starci na skalách
Start to the right of Mařena's Second Breath, up the beautiful slab along cracks (6 black… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Šípková Mařenka
Up the steps from the water, same as Old Route (No. 17) under the small wall. Up the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +2
4+
Mařeny druhý dech – Antišoková var
From the stance of Mařena's Second Breath, up the slab to the left. Up several meters… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Ikarus blues
Up the small wall from the start of Šípková Mařenka to the right (hour-glass) and to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6
Zapomenutá
Start from the ramp left of c. Mařena 2nd breath over 10 rings (pitons) straight and 4-5… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
4+
Áčko
From the start of Karl's Route, diagonally right up the overgrown ramp under the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
4+
Komín
The ascent follows the central chimney, which borders the Forest Wall on the right. In… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2