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
Normální cesta
Up the crack in the middle of the NW wall to the niche and to the ring. Upwards to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Na znak
Up the overhanging small wall over the ring to the summit. (Ring placed during the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Hej nedori
Via the 'Ladies' Choice' route under the overhang to the ring and over the overhang to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Koutová spára
Via corner cracks to the lower tower and via the 'Vrchní cesta' (Upper Route). Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Varianta
From the hole straight into another hole and from there right to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Normální cesta - varianta
Via the small arête in the N wall into the cave, traverse left below the start of the NC … Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Myšlenkovej bramborák
About 4m along the 'About Face' route and further up the wall into a crack and through it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
3
Cesta za bivakem
In the right part of the valley wall, briefly via the corner crack and traverse left to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Hyundurajda
In the right part of the plateau wall of the right pillar, directly up the wall over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Vobsluha na hovno
In the left part of the overhang briefly over the overhang and up the wall to the blunt… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
9
Tvůj kámoš neprošel
In the left part of the wall from the cave, the ceiling to the crack/arete, through it to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Plíživý přítel
From the gully at the left pillar, up the wall to the rounded edge to the 1st ring. Up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
To není video?
In the right part of the wall, directly up the wall to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rings, left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
9
Pivo jako chcanky
In the middle of the wall over a large overhang and up the wall along the blunt edge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7
Motýlek
Through the corner crack into the small cave. Up to the ring and left into the gully. Up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Jen počkej
Up the wall to the ring, from right to left along the diminishing ledge and diagonally… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
10
Tutáč variant
To the 3rd ring of the "Hot Line" route and directly up the wall to the 4th ring. Up into… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
?
Satisfakce
Up the overhanging wall over two rings to the ledge and then diagonally right up the slab… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Levá hrana plotny.
Up the "Pantheon Crack" to the ring. Through a corner, higher up along the edge and up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Potulnej pornoherec
Two meters along the "June Crack" and right up the wall (three bolt hangers) to the 3rd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8/8+
Dobre úchylná sůťaž
To the 1st ring of the route 'Rinsing of Unnecessary Worries', then up the wall directly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Varianta červnovou spárou
Along the route "Main Pillar of the Pantheon" for about 15 meters up to the level of the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Postupka
Briefly through the chimney of the 'Rallye Dakar' route and traverse left under the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Kouzelné prsty
Up the wall over two rings to the ledge below the overhang (3rd ring). Over the overhang… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
?
Výlet mezi lidi
Up the wall over two rings to the ring of the "June Crack Variant", and up it to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay