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
Mlsíček
From the left into the pillar and to the ring, up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Čertova poklička
Through the middle of the pillar to the ledge and from there briefly to another ledge… Rock Climbing
7
Promarněné šance
From the boulder, step across into the crack and follow it to the ring. From the right… Rock Climbing
4
Cesta bolavého zubu
Briefly by opposition into the ledge and up the wall over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Večerní rozcvička
From SE from the hole and through the gully under the overhang. Slightly to the right and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Severozápadní cesta
From the leeward side, traverse 2 m to the right into the NW wall and along it over the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Když holky nepřijely
Through the crack in the middle of the valley wall to the ledge, traverse left to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Normální cesta (SV cesta)
Up the east wall over the niche (protection) and on the right side to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Dar přítele Kořena
In the left part of the wall, up the wall directly to the ring. Into the ledge and up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Játra jako kámen
From the gorge, via the left crack to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
4
Srdce jako zvon
From the gorge, via the right crack to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
4
Matax
From the chimney to the shelf. Along it to the right onto the edge and directly along it… Rock Climbing
7
Velká hnojová loupež
To the left of the 'Winter Corner' route, up the wall directly to the ring, from the left… Rock Climbing
8
Vzpomínka na Salámka
Completely from the valley, along the right edge to the terrace, then along the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Kchoumare Kchoumare
From the terrace, along the left valley edge over the ring to the gallery of the 'Russian… Rock Climbing
9
Hošku zaber trošku
Through the middle of the wall below the railing over 1 ring to the top. Rock Climbing
6
Lechtivej tučňák
From the mouth of the chimney below the viewpoint, left and directly into the hole to the… Rock Climbing
7
Horká varianta
To the left of the 'Winter Corner' route, up the wall higher via a thin small chimney to… Rock Climbing
9
Doba je zlá, Kamile
Below the stairs, briefly through the Klutov chimney, higher left into the wall and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Hurá torpédo
In the middle of the valley wall, via a broken crack to the ring. Up the wall higher from… Rock Climbing
6
Přepadový kundando
From the valley below the viewpoint, via a sloping corner to the end. Overhang to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Maskovaný dršky
Below the viewpoint, via a crack with wedged blocks and an overhang to the ring of the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Modlitební pytel
Along the left valley edge to the shelf. Below the roof, traverse right and through the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Borůvkovej koktejl
Below the rappel station, along the right edge and over the overhang to the ring. Above… Rock Climbing
7
Od Špeka pro Špeka
In the right part of the plateau wall, through the middle to the shelf and up the wall… Rock Climbing