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Climbing at Petrohrad and surroundings

3289 routes
12 areas
1–10+/11- grades

Petrohrad and its surroundings is the largest climbing area in West Bohemia. The granite rocks around the village of Petrohrad near Podbořany form twelve sectors – the largest are Brána, Vyhlídková skála, Pod hradem, Rybníček, Vlčí kopec and Josemit, followed by Podzimní věž, Hřbitovní kameny, Kosobody, Bukov, Větrná hůrka and Stebenské skály.

The climbing is mostly traditional with your own gear (cams), with routes in both sun and shade. Check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association before visiting.

Part of West Bohemia, Petrohrad and surroundings has 3289 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 10+/11-. Explore its 12 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Route in shadow, Route on sun, Rock Climbing, Traditional Climbing, Friends.

Rules

The ČHS rules for Czech rock areas and the local regional commission's rules apply: do not alter the rock or holds, do not climb on wet rock, and follow ČHS principles for first ascents.

5+
Žalud
Climbing route '167' on the iconic Žalud sandstone tower is a quintessential experience…
2
Žalud
Climbing route '169' in the Žalud climbing area offers a wonderfully accessible and…
6-
Žalud
Climbing 'Nový boulder' (grade 6-) in the scenic Žalud area is a delightful experience.…
8/8+
Žalud
Climbing 'Plácačka na mouchy' (The Fly Swatter) at Žalud is a quintessential Czech…
4
Žalud
The '165' route on the Žalud rock formation is a beloved classic, graded 4. This…
5+
Dubová věž
Climbing '163' on Dubová věž, graded 5+, is a truly classic experience. This iconic route… Route on sun
1
Žalud
Climbing route '164' on Žalud is a testament to the joy of simplicity in the vertical…
8-/8
Žalud
Žalud (meaning 'Acorn') is a classic climbing route, graded 8-/8, located within the…
3
Dubová věž
Climbing '161' (grade III) on Dubová věž (Oak Tower) is a delightful and accessible… Route on sun
4
Dubová věž
Climbing route "159" on "Dubová věž" (Oak Tower) is a classic experience, graded at a… Route on sun
2
Dubová věž
Climbing route '162' on Dubová věž (Oak Tower) is an excellent choice for those seeking a… Route on sun
2
Dubová věž
Our ascent of '160' on Dubová věž, a delightful Grade 2 climb, was a perfect blend of… Route on sun
9/9+
Dubová věž
- SD (Šuby duby + Satellite) Route on sun
8-/8
Dubová věž
g) SD (end Rampa) Route on sun
7-
Dubová věž
Tackling '157' (grade 7-) on Dubová věž was a true test and a rewarding adventure. The… Route on sun
3
Dubová věž
Our recent adventure took us to Dubová věž, where we successfully climbed route 158.… Route on sun
7+/8-
Dubová věž
i) SD (start Satellite, end in the middle of the wall) Route on sun
8-/8
Dubová věž
d) SD (start from the undercling) Route on sun
7
Dubová věž
Climbing 'Cipísek', a classic grade 7 route on Dubová věž (Oak Tower), is a truly… Route on sun
9-/9
Dubová věž
Climbing 'Šuby duby' (grade 9-/9) on Dubová věž is an experience that truly tests the… Route on sun
4
Dubová věž
Climbing 'Rampa' on Dubová věž is a classic Grade IV route. It offers a relatively easy… Route on sun
8-
Dubová věž
Climbing 'Manka' (grade 8-) on 'Dubová věž' is an iconic experience, a true test of skill… Route on sun
6-
Dubová věž
Climbing '154' (graded 6- on the Saxon scale) on Dubová věž (Oak Tower) is a truly… Route on sun
3
Podzimní věž
Start right behind the edge. Up the corner crack via a piton and a ring, then left behind… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +5
4
Podzimní věž
Left up the wall to the ring under the overhang and left under the overhang to the top Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +3
6
Podzimní věž
To the right of Zapomenutá, directly up the edge and then the crack to the top (same… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +2
8-/8
Podzimní věž
b) CH (from right to left onto the ledge, without the block bottom, end on ledge) Route in shadow
6
Podzimní věž
In the NW face, a wide diagonal crack to the right to the top of the ridge (ring in the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +5
8-
Podzimní věž
Left along the receding crack to the ledge, over the steps into the summit wall and… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +4
6
Podzimní věž
Start at the edge of the north face. Over easier steps into a crack, which leads over two… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +5

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