Svatý Jan pod Skalou in the Bohemian Karst offers more than 170 limestone routes – mainly on Stěna pod křížem and Dušičková stěna, with more in the Solvay quarries and a few smaller sectors. There are sport and trad routes with fixed protection and your own cams; grades from 2 to 9.
Part of Bohemian Karst, Svatý Jan pod Skalou has 170 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 9. Explore its 4 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Traditional Climbing, Fixed belay, Friends, Sport Climbing.
Rules
- The ČHS rules for Czech rock areas apply.
- Do not create or chip holds or damage the rock.
- Chalk banned or tolerated depending on local rules.
- No climbing on wet rock.
The area lies in the Bohemian Karst PLA – climb only where it is permitted. At Srbsko, Šanův kout, Andělská stěna and Zrcadlo, among others, are closed. Current status in the ČHS crag database.
7
Odspoda
First ascent classic, secured with 3 bolts, 1 piton; today with expansion bolts. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +2
4
O strach postaráno
Approach in the fall line of a large open corner, at the point where the slope begins to…
5
Milanův odkaz
Approach in the fall line of a massive roof-like overhang. Up to a ledge and diagonally… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
6-
Klášterní tajemství
Rocks of the Czech Republic, Czech Mountaineering Association database. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
6-
Šedý kníže
Traverse the entire wall along a prominent fault from right to left, ending at the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Cesta k svátku
Up the slab over a piton and a bolt under a low overhang. Over it and up the slab to a… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5+
Stará cesta - Dědkova varianta
From the 2nd ring, traverse right along ledges to a shallow depression, up past 2 pitons… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
5
Stará cesta - Z levé strany varianta
From the left side of the cave, up a corner and diagonally down a grassy wall to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6
Myslivecká latina
Approach in the corner between the Triangular Wall and the Wall behind the Monastery. To… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6
Cesta do ráje
Approach right of the left edge of the wall. Up the wall under an overhang, then left… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
6
Stará cesta - var. Zaječí stopou
From the 2nd ring, diagonally right up a fragile gully (slings) into overhanging rock or… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
7+
Kvakerům pro radost
Climbing "Kvakerům pro radost" (graded 7+) is a memorable experience. The route, which… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4
Perníková chaloupka
Approach approximately halfway up the couloir separating the Wall under the Cross from… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
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Podzimní cesta
Approach about 10m right of the lowest point of the wall (at the beginning of a ledge… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
6
Dvojitá fantazie
Approach right of "Perníková" (Gingerbread) at the characteristic small tower. Via a… Rock Climbing
6+
PODZIMNÍ CESTA - var. POLEPŠOVNA
Via the Autumn Route to the 2nd ring, from there rightwards up over an overhang formed by… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5+
YPSILON - var. METLICE
Via the Ypsilon route up to the grassy ledge and under the lower edge of the detached… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing