The Northern areas are, with almost 4,900 routes, the largest sub-area of Bohemian Paradise. They include Klokočské skály, Zbirohy, Betlémské skály, Suché skály, Panteon, Drábovna, Skály na Sokolu, Měsíční údolí below Kozákov and Frýdštejn. Suché skály are known for being climbable soon after rain, and Panteon offers near-sport routes and boulders.
The climbing is mostly traditional sandstone with fixed and textile protection, graded from 1 to 12.
Part of Bohemian Paradise, Northern areas has 4849 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 12. Explore its 12 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Danger, Overhang.
Rules
- Chalk is banned.
- No metal protection – fixed gear and textile protection (slings, knots) only.
- Climb ground-up and on dry rock only.
- Parties of no more than 5 climbers.
- Abseil only from fixed anchors.
- Reach the crags only on public and marked paths.
- Do not damage the rock or plants, do not disturb nesting birds and keep noise down.
- First ascents usually need prior approval.
On most rocks climbing is allowed only from 1 April to 31 October. Check current status and exceptions (hruboskalsko.cz, ČHS crag database) before you go.
Klokočské skály Zbirohy Betlémské skály Suché skály Panteon Drábovna Skály na Sokolu - Kalich Měsíční údolí pod Kozákovem (Proskalí) Frýdštejn Skály na Sokolu - Chléviště Koberovy Skály na Sokolu - Sokol
6-
Pláž
From NW along the edge and traverse right into the west wall to the 1st ring, then… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Růžencová slavnost
From the west, up the chimney and just above the overhang left into the wall to the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Východní stěna
Along the edge to the ring and diagonally right to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Strejdovy osmnáctiny
Up the right part of the NW slab over the ring to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Přepadová cesta
Overhang from the west rock face and up the chimney to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4-
Vnitřní komín
Through the inner chimney below the rappel station, higher up traverse right into the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2+
Normální cesta
Through the chimney from the SE and over the wedged boulder to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Rychlý šípy
Start in the center of the wall to the left of edge c. Wandering shoes. Through the crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Údolní cesta
Through the center of the valley wall with a chimney to the ring, from it directly to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Dívčí válka
In the left part of the valley wall, along the small corner and left to the ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2+
Normální cesta
From the valley the shared chimney between the towers and right to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2+
Jižní stěnka
From the boulder at the South wall over the heave to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Maloskalská cesta
In the right part of the valley wall to the chimney (ring) and directly to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Šnekolend
In the left part of the valley wall using the edge and crack over the stem to the small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
30 případů pískaře pepise
By the route Valley Chimney to the hole and left along the fine chimney (ring) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2+
Krátká cesta
From the East edge overhang into the crack and to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2+
Varianta
In the chimney between the edge and Snek and the Short Route to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Údolní hrana
Up the chimney to the end, right to the V (valley) edge and together with the route V… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Údolní sokolík
Chimney in the right part of the valley wall to the saddle (slings). Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Východní hrana
Right of the chimney through a notch to the small balcony V edge and up it to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2+
Normální cesta
In the chimney between Snek and Musle and left up the steps to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Ďáblův šepot
In the right part of the valley wall, into a small chimney (belay) and along it to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay