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
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Evergreen
In the left part of the wall, up a slanted slab to the 1st ring. Up the wall and edge to… Rock Climbing
6
Eskalátor
Through the side wall, first along the edge and then through the middle of the wall over… Rock Climbing
6
Staříku šetři se
In the right part of the wall into the ledge and to the ring. From the right over the… Rock Climbing
7
Dvouhodinovka
From the left into the hole (right, hour-glass) and by a high step into the ledge (hour… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Zvedák
From the passage, rise into the ledge and to the ring. Another rise and up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
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Třasoprsty
From Warta through a narrow chimney to the ring... Note: needs verification Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Akceptační hrana
Along the edge without the aid of the chimney to the ring and by a high step to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Normální cesta
From the leeward side to the balcony and by a high step to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Závěs
From the left onto the arched edge, along it and up the small wall of the Bombidlo route… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Plácanda
From the left onto the arched edge, along it and up the small wall of the Bombidlo route… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Horká linka
Along the left valley edge and by a high pull to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger
6
Kytara uš
From the courtyard, along the edge to the left of the 'West Corner' over 2 rings to the… Rock Climbing
6
Kačerova letka
From the plateau to the right of the 'West Corner', up the wall and over the sloping… Rock Climbing
4
Kulaťák
Via the 'First Corner' route to the pre-summit and through the middle of the short NE… Rock Climbing
9
Nepřítel před hranami
Along the right 'divine' valley edge over 1 bolt and 1 ring to the viewpoint, to the… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Mám to šéfe !
From the valley to the shelf of the 'Amarcord' route. Overhanging wall to the right to… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Valentíno rosí
To the shelf of the 'Amarcord' route, from there up the strongly overhanging wall over 3… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Var. Vohul ho
Via the 'Valentino Rossi' route up to the ledge below the roof. Directly over the roof to… Rock Climbing
6
Ztracené hlavy
To the right of Matěj Krocinovský's cave, via an arched small chimney over a bolt to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Zednickej šaolin
In the middle of the left valley wall, via a crack to the ring. Slightly to the right and… Rock Climbing
9
Vzdušná metla
Up the wall and over the overhang to the 1st ring of the 'Amarcord' route, then via its… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Vibratoun
Along the edge directly to the 'antimagnetic edge' route's clocks, left into the wall and… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Var.klepec
Via the 'vibratoun' route to the ring on the right to the edge and up the wall using the… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Doňa Kochaňa
Via the 'I got it, boss' route up to the wave above the 1st ring and right up the wall to… Rock Climbing