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-
Tenkochňap
In the right side overhanging wall (left of the corner) via wall over 2 rings upwards to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Manuální impotent
In the middle of the wall from the grassy terrace via wall, small chimney and wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Sušenej čas
Via the corner of the 'Kalle Rovnýpéra' route only briefly. By wall to the right to a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Křehká samota
Small wall (ring) into a crack and a high step to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Vlajkonoš
From the pre-summit ledge in the right part of the short north face over the ring to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Vochočenej drak
Along the route " " to the ring, further up the wall over the ledge to the bolt. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Rekomando
Through the corner and left to the edge to the ring. Directly along the edge to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Ruská roleta
Through a series of holes and along the right plateau edge over the 1st ring to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Kdo chce vidět idiota?
"To the right musketeer", to the right of the valley edge. Directly up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8
Strukturis zoufalis
To the right of the valley edge, through the overhanging crack, fissure, and wall into… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Horká čára
(Route in memory of František Bauer). Up the overhanging wall (1st ring) to the ledge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Gaskoň
Along the right edge to the ring and left into the corner. Up it over the 2nd ring to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Blbo blbo
In the left valley wall, to the right of the chimney, up the wall over three rings,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Hopodrom
Via the right valley edge using small cracks over the 1st bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Huba buba
In the left part of the wall from the grassy terrace, up the wall directly to the ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Labyrint
Up the wall (bolt) under the overhang and over it (bolt) to the ledge. As "Secret Trip" … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Sen klokočského gerontofila
To the right in the valley, via the edge, wall and edge over 4 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Válka s bloky
Briefly through the chimney of the route (from Pepis) " " and right to the edge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Lapis debilis
In the left part of the central wall, above the tourist path, from the corner briefly… Fixed belay
7-/7
Humotrezky
In the middle of the wall, over the overhang and directly up the wall to the ledge. From… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Skokolap
Left of the left valley edge, directly up the wall to the bolt. Left onto the ramp and up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Návrat
Up the wall to the left of the edge under the small overhang (bolt added later), over it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Varianta Černá pomsta
Directly from the bivouac via an overhanging wall diagonally right, higher up along the… Fixed belay
6
Madam kladívko
In the NW wall by crack through a hole to the ring. By wall to the bolt hanger and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Kalle Rovnýpéra
In the middle of the wall from the ravine, via a corner with fissures (slings) to the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
47 leninů
In the middle of the plateau wall (from the gully) from the ledge directly up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Mexickej vlak
In the valley wall to the clock ledge, and right to the edge. Behind the edge briefly a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Dobytí nebe
Directly up the wall to the 1st ring of the "Three Days of the Condor" route, further up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Super direkt trenažér
From the 1st ring, one meter left and directly up the wall to the ledge to the ring under… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Akvamarínová
Briefly via the right side wall and left over the edge into a hole. Ascend via the ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay