Plzeň North covers several climbing spots north of Plzeň. By far the largest is Kozelka, followed by Polínský vrch, Třemošensko, the rocks in the Zlatý potok valley, Nečtinská skála and Hromnická plotna. The climbing is mostly traditional on vertical walls with fixed protection, often in the shade. Check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association before visiting.
Part of West Bohemia, Plzeň North has 860 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1- to 10-. Explore its 12 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Traditional Climbing, Route in shadow, Vertical wall.
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.
Kozelka Polínský vrch Třemošensko Skály v údolí Zlatého potoka Nečtinská skála Hromnická plotna Skály na Střele Viklany Panholec V průseku Nad Myslivnou Sklárna
2
Východní
From the chimney on the Sleeping Beauty route, up the blunt edge and to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
7-
Velikonoční potěšení
Left of the eastern route over 2 bolts to the summit. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7
Oslnění
By crack in the valley wall (sling) into the niche under the overhang (hourglass).… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +3
6
Šípková Růženka
From the chimney at the right edge of the valley wall diagonally down to the ring.… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +3
4
Kuřácká
Through the chimney at the left edge of the valley wall (sling) to its end, then… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +3
6-
Šípková
Right of the Elixir route, up the center of the wall over a horizontal gash to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
4
Ptačí spára
Wide corner crack in the South wall over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +3
5+
Elixír
Overhanging edge to the right of the corner crack directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
2
Normální cesta
Up the upper wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +1
5-
Výběr
Along the valley crack to a ledge (knot right behind the edge) and up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
4-
Nemanželská
Edge to the left of the corner crack to the balcony and along the edge directly to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
2
Náhorní
Upper wall from the North, any way, to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +1
4-
Biogest
Center of the wall right of the Horrible Crack to the balcony and over the overhang to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
4+
Mladší ženský
Up the wall between Horrible and Biogest along a small crack (knot) under an overhang … Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5+
Údolní
South wall to the ring, from there down upwards to a ledge and from it to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +3
2
Normální cesta
From the East along the crack and through the corner to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
5
Omamná
Up the wall over several delicate notches to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
4
Ohavná spára
Along the winding crack in the valley wall to the terrace and left to the summit block. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
4+
Klouzavá
Through a shallow crack in the south face up to below the overhang (sling). Along the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
2
Placatá
Along the crack in the S wall to the balcony and diagonally right to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
4+
Od břízky
Up the wall to the right of the path, sliding upwards to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +1
4+
Údolní
Right part of the valley wall to the balcony and diagonally right to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
7+
Vozembouch
Over the overhang directly to the ring and up to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
3
Údolní komín
Through the chimney in the middle of the wall (watch in pocket, or knot) to the sub… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +3
5
Jižní spára
Through a narrow crack to the right of the chimney (knot) to the pre-summit plateau and… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
6-
Zdánlivá
Along the crack to the right of Třívaječná to the ledge (ring) and up the overhanging… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +3
4+
Pilířová
Up the rounded W pillar over the bulge to the hole, further right to a small balcony and… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
3
Třívaječná
Through the narrowing chimney in the valley wall into a small cave (hourglass) and… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
6
Past
Up the wall to the left of the narrow chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2