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-
Vejpadek
In the right part of the wall, to the right of the largest corner, a system of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
11
UČEDNICKÁ SPÁRA - přímá varianta
Via the apprentice crack over the ring into the chimney. From the end of the chimney… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Nebuď hnidopich - varianta Na vlnách podivna
From the bolt of the route "Don't be a nit-picker" straight up the wall to its 2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Květákový meníčko
In the left part of the right side wall briefly via a chimney to the ledge, along it left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Ranírek
Above the tourist path by overhang and chimney/corner to the BH by wall into the hole and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Kompleks hororis
In the right valley wall, directly through a large overhang into the wall to the 1st ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6-
Na poslední chvíli
Southwest edge to the ring. Directly to a small ledge, from the right slab to the balcony… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Východní cesta
From the castle courtyard below the SE corner via a crack or chimney to the fore-rock.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Cesta co na mě zbyla
Up the wall right of the chimney to the 1st and 2nd rings. Left with a mantle behind the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Zakázané ovoce
Like “Velký předěl” (Great Divide), up the wall and via the pillar to the rim and left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Stehnoždim
Through the crack close to the edge and along the edge to the ring. Along the edge and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Moudrost srdce
In the right part of the S wall over 2 rings to a small ledge. To the right past the edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Přímá varianta
From the ledge directly to the 1st ring and directly from it. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Pepermintová hrana
Via the crack to the small platform to the ring on the edge and along it to the courtyard. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Horká neděle
Along the edge, arête and edge to the ring, wall to the top (First edge to the right of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Noubuk
In the middle of the plateau wall, over a small overhang into a small buttress. Through… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7-/7
Aljoška v plamenech
Through the middle of the valley wall directly to the 1st ring of the route 'Run Him Down… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Aluminiový klíček
Up the chimney of the route "Dašaša" to the ledge, along it left to a small corner and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Čarodějná noc
By wall right of the start of the Photogenic Crack over the bolt to the platform. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Varianta - zimní plotna
Directly by slab (ring) into "Students' Route" (sling) and to the ring of route "Farewell… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Peckodlak
Briefly like the route "Microphone Test" and right to the edge to the 1st ring, directly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Párkinsonova pevná ruka
From the valley, left of the corner, straight up the wall over the small roof to the ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
K žrádlu jen ubrousek
(In the middle of the left valley wall.) From the grassy terrace along the crack to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Míza
Through the crack of the Right Route under a large overhang and to the ring. Over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9-
Omšelá
Through the corner to a wide ramp and up the wall (ring and piton). Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Sabotážní varianta
Through the chimney of the "Middle Route" under the overhanging chimney, left into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Hajtrabád
In the middle of the right upper wall directly under the overhanging edge and left to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Panteonská kráska
Directly to the 1st ring, slightly left, later right onto the ledge (sling) and directly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Tři debilové
Up the wall directly to the 1st and 2nd rings. Up the wall directly into the "Flower Wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Festoblábol
From the plateau under the passage (left side of the massif) directly up the overhanging… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay