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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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Dětský masiv - hlavní sektor
Up the rib on the far left of the massif and up the steps at the edge, n. v. Rock Climbing
5-
Dětský masiv - hlavní sektor
In the left part of the massif, up the wall at the edge (bolt) and up the corner (bolt),… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
3
Dětský masiv - pravý sektor
Far right in the Right Sector, up the short hand crack (2 bolts) to the platform and… Rock Climbing
4
Dětský masiv - hlavní sektor
In the central part of the massif, over the steps around the thin crack (bolt) under the… Rock Climbing
4
Dětský masiv - hlavní sektor
In the left part of the massif, over the steps into the corner (2 bolts) and that way, n.… Rock Climbing
3
Dětský masiv - hlavní sektor
In the central part of the Main Sector, over the steps (bolt, shared with the 'Center… Rock Climbing
4
Dětský masiv - hlavní sektor
In the central part of the Main Sector, over the steps (bolt, shared with the 'Horse… Rock Climbing
4
Dětský masiv - hlavní sektor
In the right part of the Main Sector, up the steps to the edge and along it (4 bolts), n.… Rock Climbing
3
Dětský masiv - hlavní sektor
In the left part of the massif, up the small wall over the steps (2 bolts) to the ledge… Rock Climbing
2
Dětský masiv - hlavní sektor
Far right in the Main Sector, up the stepped edge (4 bolts), n. v. Rock Climbing
5
Flažolet
Through the center of the wall, directly, n. t. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
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Flažolet
Up the overhanging wall, past the bolt and terrace, n. t. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
3
Boulder
In the right part of the boulder, along the hand crack and over the overhanging boulder,… Rock Climbing
4
Flažolet
Through the crack, n. t. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
5
Flažolet
Along the left valley edge, past the bolt, n. t. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
4
Flažolet
In the left part of the wall, over the steps, n. t. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
5
Vrcholová věž
Up the pillar to the left of Matěcha's route to the ledge above the rock window (K, 7 bh)… Rock Climbing
3
Vyžvejklá bambule
Directly up the slope-facing wall, n. v. Rock Climbing
4
Flažolet
In the right part of the valley-facing wall, n. t. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Vyžvejklá bambule
Through the center of the overhanging S-shaped wall to the ledge and directly to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
3+
Vyžvejklá bambule
Along the valley edge, n. v. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
3+
Vyžvejklá bambule
Through the center of the South-facing wall to the top. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
6
Vrcholová věž
Variant of Matěcha's route to below the rock window, below it right across Mlezák's crack… Rock Climbing
6
Vrcholová věž
From the ledge above the rock window in Matěcha's route to the left through a crack along… Rock Climbing
8-
Vrcholová věž
To the right of Mlezák's crack, up the wall (7 bh) and along the Old Downhill Route n. v. Rock Climbing
5
Vrcholová věž
Through the middle of the downhill wall, through a crack to just below the summit into a… Rock Climbing
5
Vrcholová věž
From the 3rd K of the Old Downhill Route through the right crack n. v. Rock Climbing
6+
Vrcholová věž
From the 4th bh of the Zkratkov route to the left (3 bh) to the rib (!), then to the 2nd… Rock Climbing
5
Vrcholová věž
In the right part of the downhill wall, initially through a double crack to the ledge (K)… Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay
6
Vrcholová věž
To the left of Zkratkov, up the wall and through a crack (3 bh) to the ledge to the 1st K… Rock Climbing Fixed belay

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