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
A prasátku pomeje
In the outermost right small pillar, up the overhanging gully to the ring and directly to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Libová spára
Up the small wall under the overhanging crack (knot) and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
To jen větříček
Through the crack to the right of the corner to the ring, then directly over the 2nd ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Na koštěti
Through the corner around the ring into the wide crack of the 'Perníček' (Gingerbread)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Perníček
From the crack to the right of the corner to the ring. Traverse left into another crack… Rock Climbing
7
Normální (Aglyho) cesta
SE corner along two cracks or through the chimney between the tower and the edge to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Varianta Aglyho cesty
From the wedged boulder along a shallow gully to the smooth edge. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-/6
Káár káár
Through the middle of the pillar directly over 2 rings to the balcony to the rappel… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Grilované robátko
From the plateau via an overhanging wall over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Halí belí
From the hole traverse right to the small crack. Up to the bolt and through the widening… Rock Climbing
6-
Ester Šutryházi
Along the route 'Barvy podzimu' (Autumn Colors) to Bh. Diagonally right up the wall to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Rač na pekáč
To the right of the new route, up the small pillar over the ring to the summit. Jumps… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Barvy podzimu
Eastern edge (bolt) into the hole and to the ring. Up the wall over the 2nd bolt to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Atomová trouba
Up the wall from the valley to the ledge to the ring and up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Mroží tanec
Blunt edge to the small balcony and to the ring. Slightly from the left to the rounded… Rock Climbing
5
Ave maria
Through the chimney and higher up the crack to the ring. Upwards and higher to the right… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Pohádková brutalita
Overhanging wall to the hourglass and directly to the ring. Slightly from the right and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Krakonošova zahrada
Through a delicate corner, right along a sloping ledge to the crack and up it to the… Rock Climbing
6
Přípravka na lopatu
Through a narrow chimney to its end to the crack, traverse right in the holes to the ring… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Vosáci na medu
To the right of the 'Šup do trouby' (Into the Oven) route, via an overhanging wall to K.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Šup do trouby
Overhanging wall along the edge and up it via 1 ring to the route ring 'Přípravka na… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Šul nul
From the left to the edge and along it to a ledge (bolt). Along the edge into a hole and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Pravda zvítězí
Up the wall to a ledge and over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Mamut už netroubí
Left of the NW corner via a crack to the ring and a sloping slab to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay