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
3
Polopanenská
Along the arched crack to the ledge and to the right to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
5+
Babiččina
Along the indistinct edge (loop) to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Textile belay +1
4-
Panenská
In the S wall directly to the slanting platform and from there to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
5+
Slavojova
Up the wall from the right to the ring and along the small pillar to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
5+
Nástupová varianta
From the start of the Stolen Route diagonally right into Slavoj's Route. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +3
6+
Cesta pro Vildu
Directly over the overhang to the 1st BH, then up the articulated slab to the 2nd BH,… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
5
Ukradená
Up the wide, overhanging crack at the bottom (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +3
6-
Cesta tří přátel
Along the crack over the overhang, higher up the wall to the 1st ring. Up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +4
6+
Žíznivá varianta
Up the wall directly to the 2nd ring of the Thirsty Route, then to the summit. The… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +4
7+/8-
Nápad
Up the pillar to the left of Thirsty to the second BH, from the 2nd BH right into a… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5+
Cesta slaměného vdovce
Up the wall via the 1st ring of the Thirsty Route directly upwards to the summit. The top… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +3
6-
Žíznivá
Up the small crack diagonally right (loop) to the small balcony to the 1st ring. Also… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +4
8
Asi to nemělo vzniknout
Up the narrow wall to the left of Thirsty using both edges to the 2nd BH, above it still… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
6-
Opičí varianta
Up the wall to the ring, from which directly under the overhang and over it to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
3
Zapomenutý komín
Through the chimney blocked by blocks. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
6-
Rovnátko
Up the wall (ring) and crack (loop) to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +3
4
Výlom
Over the overhang created by breaking into the crack and then to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Textile belay +1
3+
Cesta 4. Výročí
From the boulder, we bypass the overhang to the right and then along the crack (loop) to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
6
Pivočára
Up the wall (ring) diagonally right to a small ledge and then up the left part of the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +3
5+
Varianta Severní cesty
Along the edge to the ring and along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
2
Sestupovka
In the left part of the massif, up the stepped ledges. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
3-
Severní varianta
From the balcony below part of the S wall to the crack and then to the edge in the Normal… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
6-
Severní cesta
Up the crack in the right part of the S wall to a ledge and by a small crack to the ring.… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +3
4
Jihozápadní spára
Above the niche onto the sloping slab and along the overhanging crack to the summit, or… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
5+
Náhoda
To the right along the northwest edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
1
Normální cesta
From the south to the small balcony and along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
3
Jeskyňka
Through the chimney between Sloup (Pillar) and Sloupek (Small Pillar) into the cave under… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2