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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
Bašta
The route leads a few meters to the right of the center of the wall. From the grassy… Rock Climbing
4+
Bašta
In the right part of the valley wall, diagonally left onto a ledge. Higher up, along the… Rock Climbing
6+
Bašta
The route starts in the middle of the wall, along a closed crack below a small overhang … Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Bašta
A few meters to the right of the start of 'Chvojka's Way', up the vertical wall along an… Rock Climbing
5
Bašta
Right part of the plateau wall. More precise information and description are missing. Rock Climbing
4
Bašta
30 m below the entrance to 'Řehoř's Chimney', up the middle of a large indentation for… Rock Climbing
4-
Bašta
At the entrance to 'Řehoř's Chimney', a prominent crack crosses the left wall. Follow… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5
Bašta
Left part of the plateau wall. More precise information and description are missing. Rock Climbing
4-
Bašta
At the end of 'Řehoř's Chimney', traverse into the wall. Through the left part of the… Rock Climbing
4
Bašta
Through 'Řehoř's Chimney' below the summit wall and up its right part. Fragile. Rock Climbing
5-
Bašta
Up the left, completely vertical wall on loose terrain to the SK. Rock Climbing
2
Bašta
The route starts where the chimney is about 1 m wide. Follow it north until the walls… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
3
Bertholdův prst
Entry from the plateau side between the massif and the tower. Easily to the platform… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
5+
Velké varhany
Up the middle of the small pillar to the right of 'Stará cesta' over a bolt to its summit… Rock Climbing
3
Velké varhany
Start right of 'Spára' via a varied indentation. Up a chimney (small cave) to the top of… Rock Climbing
4+
Píšťaly
Up the pillar to the right of Píšťaly (piton) to the top. Rock Climbing
4
Píšťaly
From (W) up the wall of Píšťaly to the top. Friable in the upper part. Rock Climbing
5
Píšťaly
From (S) up the narrow valley wall. Rock Climbing
6
Píšťaly
Up the right side wall of Píšťaly (bolt) over the bulge to the top. Rock Climbing
2
Píšťaly
The start is from (W) over steps into the chimney, which is formed by Píšťala and the… Rock Climbing
4
Bílá stěna
The start is from the side of the White Wall. Briefly up a crack and via steps to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
6
Bílá stěna
Short edge (bolt) to a step. Continue along the edge like the route 'Uvolněná-levá'. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Bílá stěna
The start is entirely to the right at Píšťaly. Diagonally traverse to the terrace below a… Rock Climbing
4
Bílá stěna
From the right side of the White Wall easily to a small platform with a loose boulder.… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
6
Bílá stěna
Left of "Uvolněných" there is a crack in the wall forming the letter "Y". Follow the… Rock Climbing
4+
Bílá stěna
To the right of the White Wall, a pillar rises in its lower part, ending on a large… Rock Climbing
4
Bílá stěna
Up a vertical crack, from the right side of the pillar around a detached small pillar,… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Vertical wall
5+
Bílá stěna
In the right part of the White Wall, up the pillar over 2 pitons and a bolt to the… Rock Climbing
4+
Bílá stěna
About 2m right of 'Carevna' there is a flat and open corner in the wall. Through the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing
4+
Bílá stěna
Diagonally left from the center of the White Wall is a vertical (V) pillar. Up its right… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing

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