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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
Druhá skála
Through narrow cracks in the right pillar. Rock Climbing
3
Druhá skála
From the valley along the crest of the left pillar. Rock Climbing
3+
Druhá skála
Along the edge n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
Druhá skála
Via the pillar over the breaks n. t. Rock Climbing
7-
Centrální stěna
The route leads to the left of the downhill edge so-called Right Pillar. Start with a… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5
První skála
A distinctive double crack runs through the center of the downhill wall. Start from the… Rock Climbing
5-
Centrální stěna
Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +1
4
První skála
In the right part of the downhill wall is a corner, in whose left side is a narrow crack.… Rock Climbing
5
Centrální stěna
Start with a crack to the right of the route čapájev around the first rivet, which is… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +1
5
Centrální stěna
The right part of the Central Wall is formed by a dominant wall /so-called Right Pillar/.… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5-
Centrální stěna
Corner to the right of the route, Tyčkový corner. Own protection. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +1
5
Centrální stěna
By the pillar between the Nevolníkův smích and Stará Hetovská routes /2 bh/ to the bh of… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +1
3
Centrální stěna
To the right of Stará Hetovská, with a wall and a corner around v. k. n. v. Rock Climbing
5-
Centrální stěna
Start in the fall line of the right edge of the central overhang. With a wall or from… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +1
3
Centrální stěna
In the right part of the amphitheater, through a distinctive gully to a bolt under the… Rock Climbing
5
Centrální stěna
In the left part of the amphitheater, through a gully and to the right into a hand crack… Rock Climbing
4
Centrální stěna
Through a crack in the fall line of the left edge of the central overhang into the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +1
5
Centrální stěna
Start with a wall from a ledge /bolt/ to the left of the Komínek černých holínek route.… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +1
8-
Centrální stěna
Through the center of the central overhang Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +1
5-
Centrální stěna
In the left part of the Central Wall, over two bolts to the balcony /rappelling/ Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
5-
Centrální stěna
Start with an overhanging crack to the right of the Babka route, high corner n. v. … Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Vertical wall
3
Centrální stěna
In the left part of the amphitheater, through a gully and to the left towards a pine tree… Rock Climbing
5
Turistická
Center of the north overhanging wall. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5+
Turistická
Right part of the north overhanging wall. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
5+
Turistická
Left part of the north wall (hook) n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +1
4
Turistická
S-shaped curve by chimney n. t. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3
Turistická
Down the sharp edge, higher up split by a characteristic crack. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4
Turistická
Wall into a corner closed at the top by an overhang. Over it to VK and other, open… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
3-
Turistická
Rocks of the Czech Republic, ČHS database. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends
4+
Turistická
Along the crack a smooth valley wall. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends

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