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Climbing at West Bohemia

9215 routes
14 areas
1-–12 grades

West Bohemia has no single dominant rock town – its crags are scattered across the Plzeň and Karlovy Vary regions. The largest climbing area is the granite rocks around the village of Petrohrad near Podbořany, with twelve sectors (Brána, Vyhlídková skála, Pod hradem, Rybníček, Vlčí kopec, Josemit and more), the second largest is Žihle in the northern Plzeň region with the Viklany, Bába a Dědek and Sklárna sectors. There is more climbing at Ležky, on Kozelka and Polínský vrch (Plzeň North), at Loupensko and Vlčtejn (Plzeň South), at Radyně in Plzeň, in the Rokycany, Klatovy, Tachov and Domažlice regions (the Babylon quarry), in the Karlovy Vary region with the Svatošské skály in the Ohře valley, in the Slavkov Forest, in the Brdy and on the Goethe Rocks near Aš in the westernmost tip of the country.

Trad climbing with your own cams dominates, supplemented by fixed and textile protection; sport climbing is found mainly in quarries, such as the Babylon quarry, or on the Kňafák crag in the Slavkov Forest. There are crags in both sun and shade, so climbing is possible most of the year. Some crags lie in protected areas – check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association before visiting.

Part of Czech Republic, West Bohemia has 9215 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1- to 12. Explore its 14 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Route in shadow, Traditional Climbing, Fixed belay, Route on sun.

Rules

The ČHS rules for Czech rock areas and the local regional commission's rules apply: do not alter the rock or holds, do not climb on wet rock, and follow ČHS principles for first ascents.

Petrohrad and surroundings 3289 routes Žihle 1719 routes Plzeň North 860 routes Plzeň South 762 routes Ležky 761 routes Rokycany region 476 routes Klatovy region 365 routes Plzeň city 309 routes Karlovy Vary region 191 routes Tachov region 188 routes Rocks near Aš 112 routes Slavkov Forest 83 routes Brdy West 58 routes Domažlice region 42 routes
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5
Poradní skála
Around the overhang in the valley wall from the right along the edge to the balcony, ring… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
7-
Poradní skála
Up the center of the valley wall to the balcony, ring, then to the 2nd ring and from the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7+
Cestář
In the right part of the valley wall over the overhang to the bolt and directly to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
8-
Cestář
Over the overhang to the ring and directly up the wall to the summit.
5
Cestář
Up the slightly overhanging western edge to the inclined western wall and then to the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +1
3+
Cestářka
Through the recess in the center of the wall into one of the three cracks (sling) and… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
3
Cestářka
First to a smooth step (knot) and then via the right side of the overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
5
Široká
Up the overhanging south wall below the overhang (sling), traverse right to the step on… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
4+
Široká
Over the SE edge overhang to the left onto a step and up the sloping wall to the plateau … Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
3
Višňová
Through the corner on the left side of the wall to the ledge (sling) and diagonally right… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
6+
Zbrojnoš
To the right of the Link via BH directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
7
Zbrojnoš
One of the shorter routes, overhanging start Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
6-
Zbrojnoš
Up the smooth wall from the right to the ring (also possible to step from the chimney to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
3
Sekáček
Up the valley wall to the balcony below the overhang. From there right up the wall, or… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +2
6+
Zbrojnoš
Directly over the overhang to the Link's ring and then to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
3
Zbrojnoš
Through the chimney between Zámecká věž (Castle Tower) and Zbrojnoš (Armorer) over a… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
5
Sekáček
The start is in the right part of the upper wall. Up the center of the overhanging small… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Vertical wall
6+
Sekáček
Over the overhang on the edge (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
4
Sekáček
Up the edge to the left of the Cherry Route to the balcony and from the left around the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +2
7-
Sekáček
Up the blunt edge to the right of Krátká to the bolt and directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
6-
Sekáček
In the valley wall 4m left of Danina, up the pillar (bolt) to the ledge and from the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
3
Zámecká věž
From the summit of Zbrojnoš, step over to the E edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +2
5
Sekáček
Up the upper overhanging small wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +1
2
Sekáček
From the small balcony into the small wall and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
4+
Sekáček
Up the center of the small wall to the left of Krátká. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +2
8-
Zámecká věž
Up the overhanging small edge to the left of the small chimney (without stepping into the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
8-
Zámecká věž
Directly over the initial overhang via the ring to the ring of Eva's route. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +2
6
Zámecká věž
Left side of the overhang in the middle of the wall to the 1st ring of Eva's route. Then… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +3
6-
Zámecká věž
Up the left edge of the valley wall about 3 m, traverse to the 1st ring and further to a… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Fixed belay +3
4
Zámecká věž
From the saddle between the Castle and the Castle Tower, hand traverse right into the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +2

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