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
Audyjášův chlív
In the right valley wall along the fissure to the right edge (2x clock), higher up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Sociální paní
Up the wall along the edge to the ledge. By the arête to the wall to the 1st bolt. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Dnes se nabžundíme
In the left side wall by overhang into the hole and by wall along the crack to the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+
Strunomlat
Up the center of the overhanging wall over the Ring and Bolt to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7
Vinohraní
Small crack and overhanging wall to the Bolt. Up the wall and corner to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7/7+
Zátoka sviní
In the side wall from the grassy terrace via wall diagonally left and directly to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Uve Filter
Along the route 'Cannonade' to the 1st ring, above it and diagonally right to the 3rd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Na fakuli dixík
Overhanging crack into the hole to the ring, up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Kutululů
High step into the valley wall, along it over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Pózor, je tu dózor!
Route ?? to the 1st ring. Further up the wall to the 2nd ring, up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Předkremační slet
In the right part of the wall, up the small pinnacle and directly up the wall to the 1st… 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
6-
Kozel na ledě
Above the steps, step into the wall at the bolt and right into the small pinnacle. Up it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Panenko skákavá
Through the corner and a narrow chimney (sokolík) up to above a large hole. Diagonally… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Tahy, ty tahy
(In the left part of the right side wall above the tourist path) up the wall over 2 rings… Fixed belay
6+/7-
Čapí pizdo
In the left part of the large overhang, up the wall to the 1st ring. Higher up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8
Tak si lehnem
Over the ceiling overhang to the edge to the ring. Using the edge and up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Plyšovej bič
Via a crack over the overhang and a fissure to the end at the ring. Up the wall slightly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +2
7+/8-
Tapalamaho
Via the right valley edge over the bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Vratopat
Up the left side wall to the bolt, right onto the edge, then along it to the ramp and up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Sečteno a podtrženo
By the SW wall to the ring. Right and by a sloping slab to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
To mě mrdne
Along the left valley edge, up the wall and small chimney to the ring. Up the wall over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Ohňostroj
Up the wall to the ring and slightly from the right into the hole to the 2nd ring. From… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Deskorolka
In the right valley wall via crack higher up the wall left to the bolt. Further via wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Šumění borovic
Overhanging wall along the crack to the ring. Wall to the 2nd ring, traverse right behind… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Varianta Aplendix (AaO)
Via the route "Appendix and Obelix" to the 1st ring. Further left into a shallow corner… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
var. ŠUMĚNÍ BOROVIC
In the left part of the wall via crack (knots) to the ring and traverse right to the 2nd… 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
8
Zataj dech
In the right side overhanging wall (left of the corner), left up the wall to the edge and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Hozená rukavice
Via the slab below the overhang. Through a friable corner to the 1st ring. Up into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay