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
5
var. YAMADORI
Left of the Yamadori crack, along the flake (sling) to the ledge and traverse right into… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Yamadori
By hand crack over the k.n.v. (abbreviation for 'end of normal ascent' or similar). Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Pif paf
Via the wall over the ring to the level of the crack, traverse left into it and via the… Rock Climbing
7
Trefa do černého
In the right part of the wall, via the falcon's notch to the end of the sling. Under the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Ježkovy voči
Via the chimney under the overhang (spike) and by stemming to the ring. Via a wide crack… Rock Climbing
6
Myslivecká
Via a crack (wedged stones) to the balcony. Along it into the corner and via a twin crack… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Závěrečná - Nástupová varianta
Through the center of the wall and higher obliquely right to the ring. Along the right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Dvě dávky
In the right part of the wall, briefly via the falcon's notch from Pepis's route " " to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Anton Špelec ostrostřelec
Through the center of the wall, to the right of the descent, over 3 rings upwards to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Došly mi šípy
To the right of the "Crack below the descent" via the wall to the BH. Further up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Startovní blok
Through the center of the wall from the path over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Závěrečná
Via a crack in the left part of the valley wall (nut placements). Traverse obliquely… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6+/7-
Můj ty Tondo kolenatej
In the right part of the wall above the path, directly via the wall to the 1st ring. Via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Brekeke
Upwards along the right edge and left to the 1st ring. Traverse left and directly via the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
var. SMEK HAPALAJNEN
Via the Kraklakvakve route up to the 3rd ring. Obliquely right upwards into the crack of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Muší prch
Via the route "Diera v pavučině" to the 1st ring. Left behind the edge and upwards to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Pokéron
To the left of the route "Krvelač ukrutný" via the wall over 3 rings upwards to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Krvelač ukrutný
In the middle of the valley wall from the niche over the overhang into a crack and higher… Rock Climbing Textile belay
9
Kraklakvakve
Start as "Diery v pavučině" and right to the 1st ring. From the right and directly over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Blafoň
In the left part of the valley wall, via notches over the 1st ring and a crack to an… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Strašilka
From the lower rock section to the ring. Directly into the crack and via it (spike) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Baff
In the left part of the valley wall, to the left of the corner, via a broken crack to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Krvotrysk
Via the route "Strašilka" to the left of Pokérone up to the terrace below the edge.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Divnej pocit
In the right part of the left side wall, first via the wall and higher via cracks to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Divnej patron
Through the center of the left side wall directly over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Bubáček
Slightly from the left to the leftmost valley edge and via it over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Sršní nálety
Up the wall to the ring and from the right onto the balcony. Up the sloping wall over the… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Rada do života
In the Cave of Czech Brothers, via the right ceiling crack (sling, UFO) into the niche to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay