Part of Modřín, Vatikán has 10 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 3 to 5+. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Sport Climbing, Fixed belay.
Rules
OVK: Magnesium is limited according to sandstone rules, first ascents only with the consent of the administrator.
The ČHS rules for climbing in Bohemian sandstone areas apply.
- Chalk is banned.
- No metal protection (cams, nuts, pitons) – only slings, knots and textile "UFOs" between the rings.
- Climb on dry rock only – wet sandstone softens and breaks.
- Do not alter the rock surface.
- Abseil from the summit rings.
Parts of the area lie in Bohemian Switzerland National Park and the Elbe Sandstones Protected Landscape Area, where seasonal closures for nesting birds apply. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.
4+
Sokolí vyhlídka
From the slope in the West wall, through cracks and a fissure to the balcony, then along… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Zubatá hrana
To the right of the SW edge by the narrow wall to the balcony, further by the overhanging… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Fosílie
From the highest point of the SW wall by the deep notch, higher up by the overhanging… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Přešlapy
On the left up the S wall to the recess. Along the crack diagonally to the right to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4-
Posun bojových linií
From the highest point of the SW wall, diagonally right through a crack to a ledge, then… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Němý papež
Start in the SE corner. By the corner to the balcony and by fissures over the anchor to… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing
5+
Klíč k záhadě
On the right in the S wall by the overhanging notch and the wall to the anchor. From the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay