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
6-
Brokova cesta
From the ledge right behind the edge into the South wall of the pillar and along the left… Rock Climbing
5
Vzpomínková cesta
Up the corner to the balcony and up the wall into the recess. Over the overhang (piton)… Rock Climbing
4
Velikonoční cesta
From the South along the crack into the recess and through it over the overhanging block… Rock Climbing
6
Jihovýchodní roh
Along the edge to the left of the chimney, higher up diagonally left and back to the edge… Rock Climbing
5
Jihovýchodní roh - 1.VAR
From the 1st ring along the edge to the sloping plateau in the East wall and up the… Rock Climbing
6
Zlá cesta
From the balcony above the tunnel, step across to the inclined wall and up it to the… Rock Climbing
6
Nová cesta
Up the wall opposite Samotář to the small balcony to the 1st ring, over the overhang… Rock Climbing
5
Jižní spára
Up the crack to the balcony (loop), up the crack into the recess (loop) and through the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
9
Tempo
From the chimney via the small pillar's wall over a ring onto the small pillar, via route… Rock Climbing
6-
Polední
To the right of route no. 16, diagonally right and up to the 1st ring. Over a friable… Rock Climbing
4
Otova cesta
From the E via a crack and chimney to the fore-summit and to the bridge with a ring, or… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Pilíř - var
Via the left crack over the ring to the ledge and diagonally right to the piton. Rock Climbing
6
Pilíř
Via the overhanging crack (piton) to its end and diagonally right to the piton. Up the… Rock Climbing
8
Letecká (Past na horolezce)
Via the crack to its end and over steps to the ring. Via an overhanging crack over a… Rock Climbing
6
Bundalova droga
Through the depression over the ring to its end, traverse right to the horse and over it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Frýdštejnská
To the right of the chimney, via an overhanging wall along cracks (piton) to the ring.… Rock Climbing
7
Frýdštejnská - var
From the 2nd ring, right and through the depression of route no. 12 variation. Rock Climbing
6-
Dušičková pravá
Through the depression to the right below the overhang (protection), via a small pinnacle… Rock Climbing
7
Dušičková levá
Through the depression directly to the ring, over the overhang along the double crack. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6
Přehnaná
To the right of the SW corner, via an overhang to the ring, right upwards via the wall… Rock Climbing
4
Ukradená cesta
Via the North wall over steps, higher up diagonally left into a crack and along it to the… Rock Climbing
7
Karamora
In the S wall through the corner (piton) and traverse right to the edge. Into the corner… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8
Noční cesta
Up the wall diagonally left to the ring. Along the edge and the overhanging crack into… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7
Krikava
To the left of the SW edge by a thin crack, higher up the wall to the small pillar and up… Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
6-
Paulusova cesta
Diagonally left over the overhang (added bolt) along the SE edge into the crack and up it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Sarah
Through the corner of route No. 4 under the overhang and through the largest overhang to… Rock Climbing