📜 "Vltavská žula" is a renowned granite climbing area located along the Vltava River, primarily near the Slapy Dam between Příbram and Sedlčany. It features over 1100 climbing routes across 17 sectors, known for its quality granite and diverse climbing styles.
🔍 The area has a rich history, with the first routes established in 1975, and is actively managed by local climbers like František Mezera.
☀️ Offers beautiful climbing on quality granite directly above the Vltava River, with both well-secured sport routes and traditional options.
🧗♀️ Features over 1100 routes across 17 areas, including long and numerous climbs.
🔗 Includes a via ferrata section near Sing Sing, accessible when water levels are low.
👨👩👧👦 Some areas are indicated as suitable for children.
⚠️ Access to some areas from Velká village crosses private land, requiring polite permission from owners.
🚫 Climbers must be considerate, respect private property, and maintain order; parking is restricted to designated areas.
🌊 High water can make the via ferrata around Sing Sing problematic, potentially submerging rungs.
🅿️ Parking: Parking is available at a small lot by the bridge, in Velká village square, or near Vápenice.
🏕️ Local accommodation might be available, as a local administrator offered his cottage.
🚗 Best access to "Skály u Velké" at low water is from the bridge on the Příbram-Sedlčany road or from Velká village. At normal water, access is from a cross on the road, through meadows and forest, to a chain-equipped descent gully.
🗺️ GPS coordinates for parking are available in the official guidebook via QR code.
🤝 František Mezera is the administrator of the rocks.