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+/7-
Korunovační
Along the E edge to the ring, directly along the edge to the 2nd ring of the Valley Route… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Večeře s králem
From the ring of the S Wind in a Pocket route, left to the edge and over it via the ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Novoty HM
Up the right windward edge over a ring and bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Bez záruky
From the 1st ring of the Valley Route directly over the overhang (ring) further… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Ukradená cesta - přímá varianta
Up the wall directly to the ring and through the crack, higher up the chimney to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
O myších a lidech
Up the wall below the rappel point over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Nejlepší nakonec
Up the middle of the SE wall (bolt) to the ledge and through the cracks between the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Údolní cesta
Up the valley wall to the 1st ring, diagonally left to the 2nd ring and behind the edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
S větrem v kapse
Start in the left part of the NW wall, over the overhang into the crack and along it to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Normální cesta
From the windward side to the fore-rock, left to the edge, briefly up to the ledge behind… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Kompletárium
In the right part of the NW wall over the overhang and up the wall into the crack to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Severní stěna
Up the center of the wall and slightly right to the piton. Up below the overhang, over it… Rock Climbing
7
Jihovýchodní hrana
Over the overhang and up the SE (Southeast) edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger
4
Stará cesta
Up the S (South) wall to the ledge and traverse left behind the edge into the E (East)… Rock Climbing
6
Severní kout
In the E (East) wall with a steep rise to the ledge, traverse right below the smooth… Rock Climbing
5
Mrazivá
Through the overhanging corner of the "Northern Route" to its end and up the wall along… Rock Climbing Overhang
7
Spletená cesta
In the fall line of the left chimney through a cracked rusty depression and over the… Rock Climbing
6-
Cyklokros
Via the "Koutová spára" (Corner Crack) path under the edge, briefly up the corner and… Rock Climbing
7
Náhodná cesta
Up the wall and shallow recess to the detached block (protection), traverse right and up… Rock Climbing
8
Synové hor
As Kotel path to the ring. Climb around from the right and upwards along the crack to the… Rock Climbing
3
Přeskok
From Tower 3 to the fore-rock of Tower 2, a jump over the saddle in the path "Severní… Rock Climbing
6
Kotel
Up the wall to the ring. Diagonally right to the ledge. Up the wall (loops) into the… Rock Climbing
6
Žabkovačka
Up the overhanging crack running in the fall line of the Božský traverz (Divine Traverse)… Rock Climbing Textile belay Overhang +1