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
10
Devítipalcové hřebíky
From V from the block, wall and edge over the 1st ring and overhang into the wall.… Rock Climbing
9
Líbačka na dobrou noc
In the right part of the valley wall directly to the 1st ring. Into the small corner,… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Je libo hubana?!
In the right part of the valley wall directly into the chimney and through it to the end… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Feher fekete kerek
In the valley from the 1st ring, there is another "hadrpalec" wall directly under the… Rock Climbing
10
Ještě jeden hadrpalec
In the left part of the valley wall directly to the 1st ring. Wall diagonally left over… Rock Climbing
7
Jarní drn
Through a crack in the middle of the wall over a ring and up the steps to the summit. Rock Climbing
8-/8
No toto
In the left part of the wall via a small chimney and diagonally right over a ring to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Na stará kolena
Along the edge to the 1st ring. To the crack near the edge, through it (loops) to the end… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Šumák v pysku
By stemming up the right edge of the massif. Step over to the edge and along it to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Průvan
Via the wall to the right of the chimney over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8/8+
Nádo espaňádo
From the left along the edge directly over the 2 rings to the 2nd ring of the Don Pedál… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Béčko
In the right part of the wall via a corner to the 1st ring. Via the wall from the right… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Šum svistu
Via a small chimney transitioning into an overhanging crack to the 1st ring and to its… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Don Pedál
Through the middle of the left valley wall diagonally right to the 1st ring. From the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
No proto!
In the left part of the wall via a small chimney and the wall under the roof to the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Kujanova kovárna
Via the wall along the small cracks to the ring and by standing up to the rounded summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Lízátko
Via the wall between the tower and the edge to the ring. Without using the edge, right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Pověste ho vejš
In the N wall via a crack to the ring. Via the wall below the overhang and over it from… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Normální cesta
Through the middle of the chimney between the tower and the edge into a slight widening,… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Rumajzl
From the terrace, up the corner to the ring. Right behind the edge and via the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
U zlatýho dědka
Via the wall and a large overhang (ring) and a wide crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Punk je jinde
Up the wall along the crack to the bolt and directly below the fore-summit. Traverse left… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Šest velkejch
From the ring of the Rumajzl route, directly up the corner to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Tři malý
From the ring of the Rumajzl route, diagonally left along the wall and along the edge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Standův večírek
Through the crack and chimney into the left side wall to the ring. Via the wall over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Tři rumy na futro
Via the U Zlatého dědka route and further directly through the overhang into the corner.… Rock Climbing Textile belay