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
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Štafety
From the corner traverse right along the ledge to the edge (1st ring). Behind the edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Řízek z kukačky
In the left part of the wall (between cracks) along overhanging fissures directly to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Papírová fagule
To the left of the crack, initially by an overhanging edge over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Varianta Tajná výprava
Through the chimney to the ring. To the right onto the ledge (hourglass) and with an… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Poštovský panáček
Through the chimney to the ring and higher by a wide crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Papírový světlo
By wider crack to the ramp in the left side wall and along it to the ring. By small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Normální cesta
Briefly through the small chimney and behind the boulder to the right. Along artificial… Rock Climbing
6
Kultivační ponorka
In the middle of the wall to the right of the chimney, up the wall in the pillar to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Kurva drát na kvadrát
In the left part of the massif by small falconet and wall to the 1st ring. Along the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Konec tyče
Directly into cracks and through them to the ring. From the right through cracks into a… Rock Climbing
8
Mafi Muškala
To the left of the chimney by a notch and wall to the Bh (bolt hanger), up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Teorie chaosu
Along the blunt edge up the wall via small holes to the 1st ring. Up the wall over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Vochomůrko zaber
Up the wall and overhang to the 1st ring. Up the wall higher left to the edge to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Vstávej semínko holala
Up the wall to the left of the overhang and diagonally right to the ring. Straight into… Rock Climbing
6-
Z tebe bude fiala
Via the route "Wake up little seed holala" to the ring. Further straight up the wall over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Pařezbouda
To the right of the overhang through a small crack to the ledge to the 1st ring. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Pět peněz
Along the crack (ring) and higher up the crack over the 2nd ring under the small overhang… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Moment
Right of the Right Crack diagonally right up the slab to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Vykutálená spára
Slightly overhanging corner crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
7/7+
Venušino žůžo
Opposite "Koltu" (The Colt) to the right of "Vykutálené spáry" (The Wily Crack) along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Na lafetě
From the valley via a sloping ledge to the ring. Up the wall into a small pillar flake… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Náhorní cesta
From the boulder on the plateau side via an overhang/drop-off and over the bulge to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Kvák, pauza, kvák
From the valley from the terrace, to the block below the overhang. Over the overhang into… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Potěškoště
In the right part of the wall over the overhang and directly up the wall to the 1st and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Vycpaná ryba
From the valley along the edge over 3 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay