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.
7-
Snílek
Clear crack on the N face. Originally climbed with a rope and nuts. Sit start 7A+.… Route in shadow Vertical wall Spare Route
8-/8
Fantasy
From a big hold to the slab on the N face and happily up the slab with clenched buttocks.… Route in shadow Laid wall
10-/10
Projekt I
over the crimps in the right part of the east face straight Route in shadow Vertical wall
9-/9
První polibek
in the left part of the N face, the boulder in the upper half leads slightly to the right… Route in shadow Vertical wall
10-
Pravdu má jenom bouchačka
Middle of the slab (do not deviate into holds in the Fantasy boulder). Sit start is 8A+. Route in shadow Vertical wall