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
7
Vrchní prchni
Via the crack almost to the end and left to the ring. Straight and from the left to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Zadní vrátka
Overhang or from the right via the slab to the 1st ring. Along the edge to the 2nd ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Němá krása
From the left to the 1st ring and via the crack over the 2nd ring to the summit.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Mulisákova hrana
Along the left valley edge over the bolt, ring to another bolt and slightly from the left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Přízemní gymnastika
Through the NW wall to the ring and directly up into the holes and left to the 1st ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Nouzová cesta
Along the SE wall next to the pillar to the ring and up to the balcony, right to the ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
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Dušičková cesta
Along the N edge directly to the ring, diagonally right to the 2nd ring and up a slightly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Severovýchodní stěna
From the S along the ledge to the right to the ring and by stepping into the crack, up it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Sehnsucht nach riki
Right plateau edge (two oval rings) to summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Normální cesta
By stepping onto the ledge, diagonally left to the balcony, right to the ring and up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
El dojo
From the boulder at the left plateau edge directly to the 1st ring. From the right and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Hydrant
By the Valley Route to the spike. Right into the hole and from there into the gully to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Nc - varianta džber
Through the center of the valley wall up to the ring of the Valley Route. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
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Nc - vrcholová varianta
From the ring of the Normal Route directly over the overhang to the ledge and directly to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Popelčino skleněné oko
In the right part of the plateau wall to the ring of the NE route, right through the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Dupka
Briefly through the corner and traverse right into the hole (hour). Directly onto the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Normální cesta
Through the center of the SW wall into a hole, traverse left to the edge and under the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Letáky
From the right, lift into the wall. Left over the overhang and to the ring. Along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Levá údolní hrana
From the hole in the valley wall, left to the edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Náhorní cesta
From the upper side, step over into the wall and with a swing to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Pravá údolní hrana
From the hole in the valley wall to the right edge, along it to a small balcony and via… Rock Climbing
4
Severovýchodní cesta
From the NE, up the wall via pockets to a small balcony and via a receding wall to the… Rock Climbing
5
Záškolácká
Along the left valley edge over the bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Pohyby
Along the sharp edge over 2 rings to the summit. Below the summit, step over into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Koutová spára
Through the corner crack over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Gorgony
Through the chimney and step over to the slab to the ring. Slightly right up the slab to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay