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
8
Kozel zahradníkem
From the chimney, a short corner to the salty ledge under the overhang and left to a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Black samuraj
Up the wall to the ledge and right to the 1st ring above the overhang. Difficult over it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Normální cesta
From the plateau side over rock blocks and a cascade to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
9
Varianta Kukkluxklan
From the 3rd ring of the 'Equality for All' route, directly up the edge and wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Moskitos
Along the edge over the 1st ring up to above the 2nd ring to the left of the route … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Chomout na hadicu
Follow the Gonso bokeo route to the 1st ring. To the right into a slanted crack and via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Zabijeme komára
Along the left valley edge under the overhang and traverse right within it. Then directly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Bzukot čmeláka
In the right part of the valley wall, via a crack to the 1st ring, higher up and to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Hovado
In the left part of the plateau wall directly to the 1st ring. To the right onto the edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Tse-tse variant
Along the left valley edge directly over the largest overhang to the 1st ring of the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Anofeles
From the valley side, left over a smooth block into the saddle below the plateau wall.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Bzzz... Variant
Up the wall directly to the 1st ring of the Bumblebee Buzz route. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Skleněný voko
Along the right valley edge, ascend the overhanging wall to the 1st ring. Left and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Raněná
In the middle of the wall to the right of the edge and higher up diagonally left to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Uzdravovač
In the middle of the right wall directly over the 1st ring to the 2nd ring. Slightly from… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Nástupová varianta (Howk!)
Traverse into the valley and via a crack (hourglass) to the boulder. Follow the route … Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Howk!
Up the crack to the boulder and via a blunt notch to the ring. With a swing to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Normální cesta
Along the ledge to the ring and with a swing to the balcony. Left along the edge or… Rock Climbing
6
Píšťaly
Up the wall through the hole to the spikes (protection) and directly over the ring to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Měsíční znamení
Right of the zigzag crack up the wall and by corner via a bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Starej parní stroj
In the right part of the right wall, ascend the wall to the ledge and then the… Rock Climbing Textile belay Overhang
5
Nádobí kozybox
Between the corner and the route "Midnight Sun", ascend the crack to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
6
Úplněk
In the middle of the wall to the right of the corner, straight over the overhang into the… Rock Climbing
7
Varianta Vodprejskni
Briefly by chimney, then by edge and to the bolt of route "Už je obsazeno" (It's already… Rock Climbing Textile belay