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
Vodní slalom
Between the routes “Tsunami” and “Vlnolam” (Breakwater), via the overhang to the right… Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger
6
Pomerančový sokolík
Slightly overhanging small chimney to the ring. Widening crack to the end and left via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
10
Pilules robustone
Right of the route 'Kapradinka' (Fern) via wall directly to the 1st ring. Left into the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Ponorková nemoc
Prominent corner (knots) to the ledge and a wide crack over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Zachraňte koně
Small wall along the right edge to the ring. Crack to the balcony and traverse right… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Kopytem tam
Small chimney and wall to the 1st ring, briefly up to a ledge, traverse left and along… Rock Climbing
6
Lámavé pevno
Along the edge and along the small chimney diagonally right to the 1st ring. Wall over… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Kopytem sem
Overhanging edge over 3 rings, then wall to a ledge and left to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Kapradinka
Overhanging wall along the crack (slings) to the 1st and 2nd bolt/ring. From the right to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Dobyvatelská
From the balcony along the right edge into a short crack (knot) and left along the ledge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Žoltyj parachod
Middle of the right side wall higher left to the edge into a crack. Along it to the end … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Pod srubem
Small wall on holes directly to the ring. Step up to the ledge and behind the birch root… Rock Climbing
7
Varianta
From the west edge left, slightly upwards and traverse to the 2nd ring of the route "I am… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Už jedou
Below the abseil to the right and a small corner to the ledge. Right to the left valley… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Hajajova cesta
Crack in the middle of the SW wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
7-/7
Brůno ferari
By opposition or traverse to the plateau edge and along it over 1 bolt and 1 ring to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6-
Para cesta
South edge to a prominent ledge, traversing right into the crack (ring) and along it to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Severozápadní cesta
In the right (left) part of the NW wall diagonally right into the crack, along it to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Džber
Center of the valley wall into the dihedral and along it to the first ring. Wall, small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Jsem nesmělý ale léčím se
Along the right valley edge via small cracks and higher up a corner over the 1st ring to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Wakan Tanka
In the upper part of the NE wall, a wide crack to the balcony and to the right to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
4
Do poslední kapky krve
Through the small corner to the end (hourglass) and up the chimney (ring additionally… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Poslední mohykán
In the right part of the wall, an inclined slab over the ring into the chimney. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay