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
Vobsluha na hovno
In the left part of the overhang briefly over the overhang and up the wall to the blunt… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
9
Tvůj kámoš neprošel
In the left part of the wall from the cave, the ceiling to the crack/arete, through it to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
To není video?
In the right part of the wall, directly up the wall to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rings, left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Plíživý přítel
From the gully at the left pillar, up the wall to the rounded edge to the 1st ring. Up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Pivo jako chcanky
In the middle of the wall over a large overhang and up the wall along the blunt edge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Hárlinova Radost
To the right of the chimney and up the wall to the ring. Through the small chimney, a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Motýlek
Through the corner crack into the small cave. Up to the ring and left into the gully. Up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Postupka
Briefly through the chimney of the 'Rallye Dakar' route and traverse left under the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Čas snění
Along the edge into the niche and left to the balcony. Up the wall (knot) to the ring and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Brutální chod
From the valley via a crack or wall to the ledge under the ceiling. Then to the 1st ring,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Fidlátka
Along a crack to a ledge. Up the wall over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Spodní voda
In the left part of the wall over the overhang into a hole, diagonally left to a small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
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
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
7-/7
Koncentrát
Along the right valley edge over the ring onto the ledge and from the right to the summit… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Tučná moucha
By opposition against the side into the wall to the ring. From the right through the wall… Fixed 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-/7
Škrabko bramboren
Along the rounded edge over the 1st ring and up the wall to the summit. Fixed 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
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
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
7-/7
Nevěřící Tonemáš
In the left part of the valley wall from the stone up the wall into the holes and right… Fixed belay