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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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6+
Poslední skála - dolní část
Start as "Under the big overhang", from the chimney directly over the roof and through… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
4-
Poslední skála - dolní část
To the platform like Normálka. Then directly up the corner. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +4
6+
Poslední skála - dolní část
To the right of "Těžká spára" (Hard Crack) via a bolt (no. 82). Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
2
Poslední skála - dolní část
In the lower part: through the hollow directly up to the platform above the flake. From… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +4
3
Poslední skála - dolní část
Through the crack in the SE face of the upper part (no. 42). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +4
4
Poslední skála - dolní část
On the slope to the left of the path "Klouzanda" to the block above. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
6-
Poslední skála - dolní část
Slab below "Lisohlávka" Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Route on sun +1
6
Poslední skála - dolní část
Via the slab on the slope to the left of the central parts, over two bolts. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5
Poslední skála - dolní část
Up the middle of the wall to the right of "Vedlejší spára" (Adjacent Crack) onto a ledge… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Poslední skála - dolní část
To the right of Josefinka, through a small crack under the overhang and over a bolt on… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
4+
Poslední skála - dolní část
Through the crack in the right part of the upper block (no. 40). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
4
Poslední skála - dolní část
To the right of Josefinka, up the wall into a crack and to the right through a gully to… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
3
Poslední skála - dolní část
On the upper right block (to the right of the South Stairs) completely to the right. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
3+
Poslední skála - dolní část
Over the small overhang past the birch tree into the corner, over the 'horse' into the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +4
6+
Poslední skála - dolní část
In the side (E) wall of the lower part, over a beautiful slab via a bolt. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Friends +3
6+
Poslední skála - dolní část
Start to the right of "Těžká spára" (Hard Crack). Up the small pillar to the bolt,… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5
Poslední skála - dolní část
On the upper right block (to the right of "Jižních schodů" - South Stairs) through the… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route on sun +1
3
Poslední skála - dolní část
On the upper right block (to the right of "Jižních schodů" - South Stairs) to the left. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
2
Poslední skála - dolní část
To the right of "S prstem v nose" (With a finger in the nose - easy). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
6-
Poslední skála a rozlámaná
Overhang to the right of "Spirálová" (Spiral) (no. 75). Rock Climbing Friends Route on sun +1
4
Poslední skála a rozlámaná
Along the edge, overhanging at the bottom, below the summit block, traverse right into… Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Poslední skála a rozlámaná
The wall completely to the left. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
5
Poslední skála a rozlámaná
To the left of "Spirálová" (Spiral) via an overhanging wall. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Poslední skála a rozlámaná
To the right of "Žabího převisu" (Frog Overhang). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
3+
Plzeňka
Right valley edge (no. 74). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
3
Plzeňka
Right wall (no. 73). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
2
Plzeňka
To the block to the right of the central part via the valley chimney. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +3
3+
Plzeňka
To the block to the left of the central part via the left valley edge. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2
4
Plzeňka
From the corner to the right onto the ledge and to the summit via the wall or edge. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +4
5+
Plzeňka
To the right of "Komínek" (Small Chimney) via the corner crack (no. 114). Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Friends +2

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