📜 Svatý Jan pod Skalou is a traditional limestone climbing area of regional significance near Prague, primarily composed of two major rock masses: Křížová stěna and Dušičková stěna. It offers a variety of single-pitch routes of medium to high difficulty, alongside several impressive classic multi-pitch climbs.
🔍 The area is characterized by wall and crack climbing, with a need to account for rock friability, though many beautiful and solid routes exist.

Why Go

☀️ Rock Climbing: Offers diverse limestone climbing, including single and multi-pitch routes, with options for both sport and traditional styles.
🧗‍♀️ Varied Terrain: Features wall and crack climbing, with routes ranging from vertical to overhanging.
🍂 Scenic Beauty: Especially picturesque in autumn with white rocks, yellow larches, green pine forests, and the red monastery roof.
☀️ Sun Exposure: Climbers can choose walls (Dušičková stěna in the morning, Pod Křížem or Za klášterem in the afternoon) to stay in the sun all day.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Rock Friability: Some routes may have greater rock friability, requiring careful climbing and protection.
🚫 Climbing Restrictions:

• Dušičková stěna and Za klášterem wall: Permitted year-round.
• Pod Křížem and Trojúhelníková stěna: Forbidden from January to June.
• Right overgrown part of Pod Křížem, Svatojánská kobylka, and Na průchodě rocks: Forbidden all year.
  🚶‍♀️ Descent: Nature conservationists recommend rappelling for descent; walking down is an emergency solution.

Cost

🅿️ Parking: Paid parking is available in the village of Svatý Jan pod Skalou.

Facilities

🏕️ Accommodation Options:

• Hotel Obecná škola in Svatý Jan.
• In Srbsko: Hotel Berounka, Hotel Elma, Penzion Lída.
• Paid camping at the playground campsite.
• Free camping at Alkazar quarry campsite.
  🍽️ Food and Dining Options:
• Restaurant at Hotel Obecná škola in Svatý Jan.
• Village pub U Krobiána in Hostim.
• Several pubs in Srbsko.

Getting There

🚗 Driving: Accessible via the Pilsen highway.
🚌 Public Transport:

• Train via Loděnice or Karlštejn to Srbsko (approx. 1 hour walk to Svatý Jan).
• Suburban buses from Prague to Loděnice or directly to Svatý Jan.
• Prague Lítačka card is valid for part of the train or bus journey.
  🎒 Recommended Equipment: Backpack (40L), 50m rope, harness (seat and chest), climbing shoes, helmet, nuts and friends, 6 quickdraws, 3 locking carabiners, 4 medium-length slings, belay device, prusik for rappelling, chalk, first aid kit, knife, mobile phone, climbing guide, camera, documents, money.