Žihle in the northern Plzeň region is the second-largest climbing area in West Bohemia, with four sectors: Viklany, Bába a Dědek, Sklárna Sever and Sklárna Jih. You will find vertical walls, overhangs and slabs, both in the sun and in the shade. Check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association before visiting.
Part of West Bohemia, Žihle has 1719 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 11-. Explore its 4 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Route in shadow, Route on sun, Vertical wall, Overhang, Laid wall.
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.
10-
Ledový muž
Middle of the S face from the "hollow" to the right, standing start using a crimp and a… Route on sun Vertical wall
10-
Jacky
side pull + crimp/side pull and up into the disgusting bulge on the S face Route on sun Vertical wall
10-/10
Nepře se Resch?!
from a sit start from a side pull with both hands to the right to the SE arête Route on sun Overhang
10-/10
Projekt II
start like "Ice Man", but completely straight, classification approx. 8A+, 8B/B+ SD Route on sun Vertical wall
9/9+
Zralé víno
to the right of "Bratrská" completely straight over a crimp, from a sit start: Ripe Wine… Route in shadow Vertical wall
8-/8
Zmařené sny
By the rounded NW arête, unfortunately, at the exit, there are drilled artificial holds… Route in shadow Overhang
8-
První šediny
Left part of the N face. Variants: First Grey Hairs II 7A+ (start with both hands from a… Route in shadow Vertical wall
9-/9
Barvy podzimu
to the right of the boulder "First Grey Hairs"; SD project approx. 8A from the left or… Route in shadow Vertical wall
10
Prkno
Start in the roof under "Heaven's door" from a side pull and a sloper Route in shadow Overhang
10+/11-
Knocking on heaven's door
by an amazing crack traverse on the north face Route in shadow Overhang
8-/8
Snílkův traverz
Traverse a clear fault into Snílek and up it to the top. Sit start variant bottom left… Route in shadow Vertical wall