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+/7-
Šťastný návrat
Follow the "Secret Trip VIIIb" route to its end, left of the crack directly over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
E 55
Along the edge over three bolts and two rings to the ramp. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Anatomie
Up the wall over a bolt to the pillar and along it (three bolts and clocks) to the ramp. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Salto varianta
From the 2nd ring to the end of the crack (sling to the right), left into the center of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Trenažér
Up the wall to the ring, slightly right into the ledge and to the 2nd ring of the … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Dal bych Lachouta
In the right part of the lower wall along the crack to the end at the ring. Up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Uzená mlha
In the right part of the lower wall, briefly up the chimney, then right into the wall and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Vodní plamen
From the belay briefly through a wide crack and right into the wall to the ring. From the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Přímaso
In the right part of the right valley wall directly to the ring, right to the edge and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
?
Tuta apsoluta
By wide chimney/corner to the end to the 1st ring. By wall straight to the 2nd ring. By… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Mokrý prádlo
From the courtyard on the upper floor, from the left chimney right into the wall and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Cirkus Hulberto
Completely to the right of the passage, behind the boulder, up the wall to the edge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Felixír
Along the fissure to the bolt and with a pull-up to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Sušenej jazyk z dudka
Left of the crack with the cave, by wall to the 1st ring, by roof crack into a large… Fixed belay
6
Pat
Via the "Butter Chess Move" route to the ring. Right and by a layback between edges to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6-
Šach
By the right upland wall over a bolt hanger to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Fantom WC
Left edge of the large overhang's arch to the 1st ring. Up the wall diagonally right and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Kér mi děre tvár
In the left overhanging pillar, up the center of the wall to the left crack to the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Chytonosné hvozdy
In the right valley wall, left crack to the end, to the ring. Up the wall to the bolt and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Tukačíčo - varianta Kruťábl
Via the Tukačidło route to the ring. Traverse right by overhang. Fixed belay
7
Davaj časy
Via the crack to the ring and from the left up the wall to the 2nd ring. Directly to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Hermelínová spára
Via a crack to the end of the corner and then up the slab to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Sklepní karůzo
As the route "Lase Pákone" up to the crack above the overhang. Right behind the rounded… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Závan z bukvicového háje
Very overhanging edge to the pyrite, then vertical edge over 1 ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Vrakoviště dějin
From the right part of the courtyard to the right of the bivouac, on the upper floor,… Fixed belay
7-/7
Varianta bláb bláb
From the 1st ring of the "Festoblàbol" route directly up the overhanging wall, higher up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Mezinárodní den tyčí
As the route "Hajtrabád", then directly to the 1st ring. Overhanging edge and wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay