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
Východní stěna
To the right of the SE edge via a corner, higher up a crack to a ring, diagonally left… Rock Climbing
6
Jižní cesta přímo
Up the center of the wall past a ring into a crack, then up it to the fore-rock and via… Rock Climbing Textile belay Overhang
6
Frýdlantská cesta
In the S face, by a recess diagonally left (piton) under the overhang, then by a crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Cesta optimistů
Between Frýdlantská and Valley Chimney, ascend a crack and an overhanging wall to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger
7-/7
Tchýňovník
Through the middle of the green slab in the right part of the face over the ring to the… Rock Climbing
6
Plesnivá
Through the middle of the South face along the crack below the overhang (sling) and by… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Plesnivá - var
Below the overhang to the right to the ring and through the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Jihozápadní hrana
Along the SW edge, higher up left along the edge. Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger
5+
Hřbitovní kvítí
In the right part of the face along a blunt pillar by a receding wall to the ring. From… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4+
Darovaná cesta
About 15 meters to the left of the start of the "Cemetery Flowers" route by a receding… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Stará cesta
Below the memorial plaque to the ring, left to the bench to the ring and to the 2nd ring.… Rock Climbing
6
Normální cesta
In the east face to the 1st ring and by aid climbing (2 rings) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Cesta demokracii
Via the falcon feature to the ring and from the right to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Normální cesta
Up the east wall via a slab/friction climb to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Normální cesta
From SW (via stance/construction) into a gully and up that to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Stará cesta
From the fore-rock near the NE edge obliquely left to the edge and up to the ring. Via a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Trnková hrana - Listopadová var.
Through a narrow chimney to the balcony. Traverse to the edge and via the 'Trnka Route'… Rock Climbing
3
Slimáčí stezka
Via the small wall from the passage below the overhang and through the crack to the top. Rock Climbing
3
Už to víme
From the boulder on the east side, by a high pull to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Normální cesta
On the plateau side via a chimney between the massif and the tower to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Branecká cesta
Up to the piton, traverse left and to the ring. Directly into the corner and by it to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Cesta nad jizerou _ střední
From the statue of Christ by corner crack with embedded stones, then receding and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay