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Climbing at North-West Bohemia

7003 routes
4 areas
1–12 grades

North-west Bohemia offers climbing on rock other than sandstone – the volcanic rocks of the Central Bohemian Uplands and the crystalline rocks of the Ore Mountains. The Ore Mountains run about 150 km along the Czech–German border; the highest peak is Klínovec (1,244 m), the range is built of gneiss, slate and granite plutons, and since 2019 the Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří Mining Region has been a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Central Bohemian Uplands, about 70 km long and split by the Elbe valley, are volcanic in origin and mainly basalt; about 84% of them are protected as the České středohoří PLA, with Milešovka (837 m) the highest point.

The best-known mountain is Bořeň (539 m) near Bílina – a phonolite hill on the north-west edge of the Central Bohemian Uplands, often compared with Devils Tower in Wyoming and described as the largest phonolite structure of its kind in Europe; an educational trail crosses its national nature reserve. In the Ohře valley lie the Perštejnské skály and Skály u Tušimic, and above Most stands Hněvín castle with via ferratas. Trad climbing with fixed protection and your own cams dominates, complemented by sport areas and bouldering. Many crags lie in protected areas – check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association and the PLA administrations.

Part of Czech Republic, North-West Bohemia has 7003 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 12. Explore its 4 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Sport Climbing, Traditional Climbing, Fixed belay, Friends.

Rules

The ČHS rules for Czech rock areas and the local regional commissions' rules apply. No climbing on wet rock and no altering holds.

Ore Mountains 4048 routes Central Bohemian Uplands 1673 routes Middle Ohře region 812 routes Bořeň 470 routes
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6+
Velký sokol
From the terrace halfway up the wall to the right of the massive chimney (7 bolts) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun
5+
Velký sokol
To the left of the beech tree through the corner, over the overhang, slab and up steps to… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
7
Velký sokol
Directly between Měsíc (Moon) and Koutová (Corner Route), at the top like Koutová to the… Rock Climbing Route on sun
6+
Velký sokol
From the terrace halfway up the wall through the corner to the left of the chipped block … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun
4
Velký sokol
From the terrace from the chipped block through the indentation to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5
Velký sokol
Up the wall to the right of the beech tree to the chipped block. Further directly to the… Rock Climbing Route on sun
7+
Velký sokol
Up the wall to the left of Hlavní rokle (Main Gully) below the smooth wall (belay). To… Rock Climbing Route on sun
3
Velký sokol
In the fall line of the massive chimney gully (4 bolts and rivets) to the terrace halfway… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun
6
Velký sokol
From the terrace halfway up the wall to the right of the prominent chimney from the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +3
5
Velký sokol
Through Hlavní rokle (Main Gully) to the terrace. From the terrace diagonally left into… Rock Climbing Route on sun
6
Velký sokol
To the left of Bílé oblaka (White Clouds) along the chimney edge over 3 rivets into the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay
6+
Velký sokol
Like Bílá oblaka (White Clouds) above the steep section. Further directly up the wall… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Velký sokol
In the left part of the wall by the corner and a vertical slab to the overhang. From the… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
6
Velký sokol
To the right of Ledová královna (Ice Queen) through the left corner and over the white… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Vertical wall
6
Velký sokol
To the right of Lízátka (Lollipops) up the wall along the edge over 2 rivets to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +1
8-
Velký sokol
Via the route "Na puntíky" (To the Dots) to the belay, to the left up the overhanging… Rock Climbing Route on sun
3
Velký sokol
Access same as Restart. Through the indentation on the left side of the Needle to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
6-
Velký sokol
On the smooth slab to the left of Pekárna (Bakery) over 2 rivets to the pillar, tree.… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Overhang
5
Velký sokol
On the west side of Velký sokol (Great Falcon), diagonally right down the slope under the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +1
3
Vykmanovská
Up a short overhanging wall higher above the road. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing
6
Horní stěna
Rock Climbing
6
Východní amfiteátr (Kamenný vodopád)
Rock Climbing
6
Východní amfiteátr (Kamenný vodopád)
Up the central chimney at the back of the amphitheater to below a striking overhang on… Rock Climbing
6
Východní amfiteátr (Kamenný vodopád)
Briefly up the central chimney to a platform, then traverse down into the corner below a… Rock Climbing
4
Východní amfiteátr (Kamenný vodopád)
Up the central chimney at the back of the amphitheater to the top (SK). Rock Climbing
6
Východní amfiteátr (Kamenný vodopád)
Up the left part of the wall, about 10 meters below the Stone Waterfall. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
6
Východní hřebenovka
From the grassy ledge, slightly left to a large slab cut by a zigzag crack, up it to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5
Východní amfiteátr (Kamenný vodopád)
Rock Climbing
5
Východní hřebenovka
Rock Climbing
4
Východní hřebenovka
From the grassy ledge, traverse completely left below a striking, fractured wall… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing

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