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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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3
Malá věž
From the corner left onto the edge, along it to the pillar, then up the wall to the… Rock Climbing
3
Malá věž
Via the chimney between the pillar and the wall onto the pillar and then up the small… Rock Climbing
3
Malá věž
From the ledge under the (SE) face, right onto the edge (hours), along it to the pillar.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Malá věž
From the valley side into the chimney and up it to the detached pillar. Traverse into the… Rock Climbing
5
Malá věž
From the ledge under the tower at its end in the (E) face, via an overhanging sloping… Rock Climbing
4
Malá věž
From the corner in the (E) face, via an indistinct indentation above the overhang, then… Rock Climbing
4
Malá věž
From the corner left onto the edge, along it to the summit (2 drilled hooks) Rock Climbing
4
Malá věž
From the corner to the right of the pillar, up the wall under the overhang. Right to the… Rock Climbing
3
Malá věž
From the corner, a short descent left into a corner and up it to the summit (2 drilled… Rock Climbing
3
Malá věž
From (NE) via the corner between the masonry and the tower, higher up a short chimney to… Rock Climbing
6
Střední věž
To the left of the route "Overgrown Corner" partly overhanging and wall via 1 ring and 3… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
2
Malá věž
From the large grassy plateau between the Middle and Small Tower. Along the old masonry… Rock Climbing
4
Hlavní věž
Up the left edge of the valley wall to the top (2 belays). Rock Climbing
3
Hlavní věž
Along the NW edge (3 bh) to the top. Rock Climbing
3
Hlavní věž
From the North, traverse right to the West edge. Up a sloping slab and over an overhang… Rock Climbing
4
Hlavní věž
To the left of the Autumn route's start, up an indistinct indentation in the wall (6 bh)… Rock Climbing
6
Hlavní věž
Up the middle of the valley wall (old pitons, wooden wedges) to the top. Rock Climbing
5-
Hlavní věž
In the left part of the valley wall, up a corner for about 6 m and traverse right along a… Rock Climbing
5
Hlavní věž
Along the valley route to the belay, from there up a crack directly to a large ledge … Rock Climbing
4
Hlavní věž
Along the right pillar of the valley wall (5 bh) up to the level of the ledge and then… Rock Climbing
4
Hlavní věž
To the left of the East Route, up an overhanging wall, higher up a small pillar over a… Rock Climbing
5
Hlavní věž
From the end of the ledge below the East face, left into the wall to the belay (2 bh), up… Rock Climbing
5
Hlavní věž
Overhanging smooth corner from the SE (4 bh) to the top. Rock Climbing
7+/8-
Hlavní věž
Overhanging SE edge (3 bh) between the East Face and Veselý koutek (Merry Corner) routes,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Hlavní věž
Overhanging wall along the edge (4 bh) to the top. Rock Climbing
5
Hlavní věž
To the left of the East Crack, up the middle of the small pillar (4 bh) to the top. Rock Climbing
4
Hlavní věž
Below the East face, along a ledge to the left to its end. Up an indentation in the wall… Rock Climbing
5
Hlavní věž
Up the middle of the East face along a winding crack to a platform and further up a… Rock Climbing
3
Hlavní věž
In the right part of the East face, via a crack to a platform and up the face to the top. Rock Climbing
2
Hlavní věž
Through a short wall (bolt) to the edge and along it to the top. Rock Climbing

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