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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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4
Skalky
Through the center of an indistinct couloir, then right higher up to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
2
Potůčková
Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4+
Skalky
Up a pillar about 3 m from 'Sandal Route' to a slabby face and directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
6+
Skalky
Following the 'Escape' route under the overhang (bolt), over it and along the pillar to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
7-
Skalky
Start about 3 m to the right of 'Last Route'. Straight up the face past two bolts, then… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
6+
Skalky
Up the overhanging, articulated face to the bolt. To the right to the break. Along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Skalky
To the right of the edge, up the groove to the balcony. Over the steps and higher up the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4-
Skalky
Up the deep corner to the balcony and up the narrow pillar to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5+
Skalky
To the right of the deep notch, over 4 bolts to the abseil bolt. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Skalky
Up the articulated face to the left of Vodováha to the summit Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5+
Skalky
Start up the Uražená groove to the 1st bolt. Over the overhang to the right via a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Skalky
Identically up the slab and over the overhang from the right. Above it again identically… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4+
Skalky
Up the face as for Břízková, then follow the crack to the right to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
7+
Skalky
Directly up the fall line of the corner, over a small overhang to the ledge to the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2
Skalky
Up the face and higher along the crack (3 bolts) to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
6
Skalky
To the right of the start of Koutová, across a smooth hollow (3 bolts) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Skalky
Start identical to Radostná. From the small ledge to the right over an overhang shaped… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4
Skalky
From the ledge, directly through the overhanging crack to the summit. 1st free ascent - J… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5
Skalky
Through the center of the short SW face to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
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Stěna ledopádů
Approximately 10 m of vertical ice, about 1-2 m wide. Sport Climbing
3
Polom
Rock Climbing Sport Climbing
?
Stěna ledopádů
2-3 m ice bulge and then a ramp running to the left. Sport Climbing
5+
Polom
Rock Climbing Sport Climbing
1
Polom
Rock Climbing Sport Climbing
4+
Polom
Rock Climbing Sport Climbing
4
Polom
Rock Climbing Sport Climbing
3
Polom
Rock Climbing Sport Climbing
4
Polom
Rock Climbing Sport Climbing
4
Polom
Rock Climbing Sport Climbing
3
Kurtizána
Rock Climbing Sport Climbing

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