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
11
První spára
In the left part of the wall, to the right of the prominent overhang, via a crack with an… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Hamštejnská cesta
Along the small crack to the 1st ring. Via the slab to the right to the 2nd ring and via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Zubatec
In the valley wall of the main summit via the wall using the edge to the ring and along… Fixed belay
3
Přední cesta
Left or right chimney from the SE to the saddle and small wall to the right to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Žvejkačka
In the valley wall of the lower block, overhang into a small corner, then inclined wall… Rock Climbing Textile belay Overhang
3
Zadní cesta
Left or right chimney from the NW to the saddle and small wall to the left to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Amalgámek
Along the plateau edge of the lower block onto it and by normal route to the upper block … Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Zástup trubců
In the right part of the valley wall, with a lift over the overhang into the gully and up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Medový dip
Along the SW wall along the gully to the balcony. With a lift onto the ledge and through… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Úplnej nehran
In the right part, through the chimney under the overhang and to the right to the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Sexuální kolínka
In the right part of the right side wall, directly over 3 rings and from the left to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Vouchlup
From the right wall to the right valley edge. To the left and directly across the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Tunelácká
In the right side wall, up the wall and higher up the crack to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Megafón
Through the tunnel to the crack and left through the crawlspace into the valley wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Voufous
Up the center of the wall over 2 rings and diagonally right to the 3rd ring. Right to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Sifón
Start as Vochlup and then up the wall and through a crack along the edge to the end to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Houkačka
From the left along the left valley edge over 2 rings and from the left through a crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
V rozbouřených vodách
Via an overhanging crack (protection) and higher up the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Třetí s.p.a
In the left part of the valley wall (knot) diagonally right to the 1st ring. Up and… Rock Climbing
7
Morzeovka
From the corner via an overhanging crack like the route "Count me" and traverse right to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Proti vodě
In the side eastern wall along the crack and up the wall into the iron pyrites (ring).… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Prdeláček
Up the center of the pillar over the 1st ring to the ledge and by the normal route to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Jak přelstít osud
To the right of Jojo route up a small wall to a small ridge and right over the ring into… Rock Climbing Textile belay