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-/7
Kalivoda
At the very right part of the wall directly to the ring. Further directly to the 2nd ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Královná bielych tenisiek
Through the crack in the side wall to the balcony (boulder). Up the arête (slings) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Opo drapijenc
In the right side valley wall via a slanted overhanging corner over the 1st ring into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Kilo koksu
Through the center of the left side wall directly over the 1st ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +1
6-
Moc člověků
Left of the chimney below the abseil point to the edge, along it to the 1st and 2nd rings… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Plnotučná kráva
From the 1st ring of "Edge of the Corner" to the right and up the middle of the pillar… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Léto lásky
Through the crack to the ring. By building into the chimney, it to the 2nd ring. Wall and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Cuc na kládě - variata V čokoládě
To the left of the valley edge via a very small flake and wall, higher up via the edge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Drndidlo
From the right, along the edge, following a fragile crack to the 1st ring. Up and right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Hliněný rogalo
Following the Luftidlo route to below the overhang on the pillar. To the right over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Pták vohnívák
In the left part of the wall (left of the corner crack) from a large hole, over an… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8-/8
Skluzan Tavič
In the right part of the valley wall, through the overhang and left to the 1st ring. From… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Pachadí malaďec
In the right side wall from the ledge to the left (i.e. same as the Valley route) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Levá varianta
From the ring diagonally left along the small crack. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Kalendžok
Along the blunt edge to the ring and through the narrow chimney to a ledge. Right and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Průša je úchyl
In the right part of the valley wall, along the blunt edge, up the wall, through a crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Ivanův odkaz
Along the right edge of the massif, up the wall diagonally left to a ledge (belay).… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Luftidlo
Through the center of the wall, using the corner crack to the block. To the left, via a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
?
Vopíchaný vejce
Completely in the left part of the massif, up the wall to the 1st ring, up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Vítejte v džungli
To the left of the valley wall to the 1st ring. Right into the corner, up it and up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
To to drandí
From the right above the overhang and along the crack over the bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Pochod buzerantů
From the gully in the pillar along the crack and up the wall to the left towards the bolt… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Cuc na kládě
From the valley via stemming/opposition up to a ledge, along it left to an edge and up it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Coloradical
Directly up the wall (bolt added later) to the 1st ring of the "Traverse of Sighs". Up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Travní písty
In the right part of the side wall of the left summit up the wall and right to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Torzo benety
From the upper ledge along the inclined cornice right into the corner, by it to the ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Šamanova léra
In the middle of the plateau wall, through the crack and up the wall to the ring. From… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Guru Jára
At the right valley edge from the balcony with a transition into the overhanging wall.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Jelení ragú
In the left part of the wall from the slope, slightly overhanging wall into the cracks.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1