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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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Střední jižní pilíř
Up in the fall line of the pillar. Up the sloping slabs under the overhang. Up the corner… Rock Climbing Route on sun
5
Střední jižní pilíř
Straight up the middle of the pillar over the overhang and up the wall. Rock Climbing Route on sun
5
Střední jižní pilíř
To the balcony like 'Divná'. From the balcony, take the crack to the prominent edge left… Rock Climbing Route on sun
8+/9-
Střední jižní pilíř
Middle of the pillar (4 bolts) above the Y-shaped crack. Protection placed from above. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6+
Střední jižní pilíř
Up a sloping crack and higher up a small fissure to a small pulpit, then to the right. Up… Rock Climbing Route on sun
6+
Střední jižní pilíř
The left side wall of the Middle Southern Pillar is split by a Y-shaped crack.… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun
5-
Střední jižní pilíř
Up a short corner to the right of 'Ypsilonová' to a platform. From there to the right… Rock Climbing Route on sun
5-
Střední jižní pilíř
From the platform above the starting corner, go left from the expansion bolts to a step.… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
4-
Levý jižní amfiteátr
In the right part of the amphitheater, to the right of a white break, up a corner. Rock Climbing Route on sun
3
Levý jižní amfiteátr
To the right of 'Zarostlé' (Overgrown) via terraces and steps. Rock Climbing Route on sun
7-
Levý jižní amfiteátr
Up the right part of the couloir via steps under a slightly overhanging pillar. Traverse… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
3
Levý jižní amfiteátr
To the right of N (North) up a wide corner crack. Rock Climbing Route on sun
7
Levý jižní amfiteátr
Opposite 'Čima' is a smooth and overhanging side wall of the pillar. Up it via two bolts. Rock Climbing Route on sun
3
Levý jižní amfiteátr
Completely in the right corner of the amphitheater are three towers. Initially left onto… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun
5
Levý jižní amfiteátr
At the end of the amphitheater is a striking high pillar. Up the middle of the pillar. Rock Climbing Route on sun
4
Levý jižní amfiteátr
The route leads to the right of 'Čimy' through a chimney in the places where 'Čima'… Rock Climbing Route on sun
4
Levý jižní amfiteátr
Up the hollow under the overhang, traverse left over it into the crack and up that. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun
3
Levý jižní amfiteátr
Up the chimney crack in the shallowest part of the hollow, generally at the end of the… Rock Climbing Route on sun
2
Levý jižní amfiteátr
Up the hollow that is on the right side of the truncated pillar to its top (VK). From… Rock Climbing Route on sun
5-
Levý jižní amfiteátr
In the left wall of the amphitheater, there is a wide, truncated pillar (to the right of… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun
4
Levý jižní amfiteátr
From the platform of the truncated pillar, up the narrow pillar to the right of 'Nesmrdí… Rock Climbing Route on sun
5+
Levý jižní amfiteátr
Up the middle of the prominent chipped pillar via 3 bolts. Sport route. Bolts placed… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
4
Levý jižní amfiteátr
In the left part of the amphitheater, there is a pillar with a distinct crack covered by… Rock Climbing Route on sun
4+
Levý jižní amfiteátr
Up the pillar that rises to the right of the small cave via 2 bolts. SK (fixed anchor) is… Rock Climbing Route on sun
2
Levý jižní amfiteátr
At the beginning of the amphitheater, there is a hollow in the left wall with trees.… Rock Climbing Route on sun
4
Levý jižní amfiteátr
To the left of the depression leading to the descent into the amphitheater, there is a… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Levý jižní pilíř
Start like 'Klasická'. At the beginning of the corner, traverse to the left above the… Rock Climbing Route on sun
4
Levý jižní pilíř
In the upper part of the slab, traverse right to the edge and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun
5
Levý jižní pilíř
Up the pillar to the right of route "Páter noster" over a bolt to the ring and up the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Levý jižní pilíř
From the right side of the pillar, up the prominent corner to the balcony and continue… Rock Climbing Route on sun

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