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Climbing at Northern areas

4849 routes
12 areas
1–12 grades

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 1298 routes Zbirohy 907 routes Betlémské skály 781 routes Suché skály 392 routes Panteon 303 routes Drábovna 303 routes Skály na Sokolu - Kalich 262 routes Měsíční údolí pod Kozákovem (Proskalí) 242 routes Frýdštejn 164 routes Skály na Sokolu - Chléviště 141 routes Koberovy 41 routes Skály na Sokolu - Sokol 15 routes
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8-/8
Čihulova věž
Along a small crack in the edge to the 1st ring. Up to the small pillar, through it to… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Čihulova věž
Along the SW edge through the crack (slings) to the 1st ring and up the overhanging wall … Rock Climbing
8
Čihulova věž
Via route No. 2 to the ring, traverse right to the vertical crack (sling) and up the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Nosatá věž
Through the corner of the E wall to the ridge. Rock Climbing
6
Čihulova věž
Through the inclined corner crack in the W wall to the ridge. Rock Climbing
5
Nosatá věž
In the right part of the S wall over the steps, higher up the inclined overgrown wall to… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Nosatá věž
Up the wall along the rounded edge to the ledge and to the top (pitons). Rock Climbing
8
Nosatá věž
Through the middle of the overhanging wall along the cracks (slings), higher up… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Nosatá věž
From the chimney up the middle of the overhanging W wall over two rings. Rock Climbing
5
Nosatá věž
Through the right part of the S wall below the depression and through it. Rock Climbing
6-
Nosatá věž
Through the chimney through the hole to the ring and by the crack. Rock Climbing
6-
Nosatá věž
Up the middle of the S wall into a gully and over the ring to the top. Rock Climbing
6
Nosatá věž
In the center of the W wall diagonally left to the small pillar and up it to the ring. Up… Rock Climbing
7
Alabastrová věž
Up the wall slightly left to the ring, up the cracks to the pine tree and right to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Nosatá věž
Along the SW edge along the crack (or directly along the edge) to the balcony, higher up… Rock Climbing
7
Alabastrová věž
In the corner along the SE edge (belay). Step left and up the wall into a shallow… Rock Climbing
7
Alabastrová věž
To the left of the SE edge along small cracks under an overhang (sling), from the left… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Alabastrová věž
Up the center of the wall along a crack (spike) to the fore-rock, left through a recess… Rock Climbing
6
Alabastrová věž
From the cave, by stemming over the overhang and via a crack to the fore-rock. Via route… Rock Climbing
5
Alabastrová věž
In the W face diagonally right (or directly along the edge) and over steps to the fore… Rock Climbing
6
Alabastrová věž
Up the left crack in the W face into a recess. Through the recess (ring), later up the… Rock Climbing
3
Bílá věž
Up the chimney over the overhang. Rock Climbing
5
Bílá věž
Up the center of the wall along a crack. Rock Climbing
6
Bílá věž
Up the wall to the left to the edge, up the small pillar to the end and diagonally left… Rock Climbing
6-
Bílá věž
Through a recess in the SW edge to a small balcony (ring) and up the center of the wall… Rock Climbing
7
Smrčinová věž
From the right onto a ledge in the middle of the S face. Through a recess under the… Rock Climbing
6-
Smrčinová věž
Up the wall to the left of the edge to the edge, then diagonally right under the overhang… Rock Climbing
7
Vlajková věž
From the bench, traverse right to the NE edge, then up a small crack along the edge … Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Vlajková věž
Up the W face via a small pillar for about 7 m (protection) and traverse left to a ring.… Rock Climbing
6
Smrčinová věž
Up a winding crack in the W face to its end and diagonally right up the wall. Rock Climbing

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