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Climbing at Adršpach Rocks

6255 routes
16 areas
1–11 grades

The Adršpach Rocks in the Hradec Králové Region are one of Europe's most famous sandstone rock towns – more than 1,800 free-standing towers within walking distance, from a few metres up to about 90 m high. Together with the neighbouring Teplice Rocks they form the Adršpach-Teplice Rocks National Nature Reserve (protected since 1933, 17.12 km²), part of the Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area since 1991. The climbing tradition here goes back more than a century.

The climbing is mostly cracks, with walls and chimneys too. Protection is sparse – rings far apart with only textile slings, knots and textile "UFOs" in between; cams, nuts and chalk are banned, and climbing is allowed only on dry rock and in daylight. Climbing permission is granted by the Nature Conservation Agency, and entry is free with a valid Czech Mountaineering Association card. Some sectors (e.g. Vstupní obvod, Město, Ostrov) are open from 1 May to 31 December, others (Za pískovnou, Panoptikum, Himálaj) only from 1 July; local closures for nesting birds also apply.

Part of East Bohemia, Adršpach Rocks has 6255 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 11. Explore its 16 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Route in shadow, Vertical wall.

Rules

  • The ČHS sandstone rules apply: no chalk, no metal protection, dry rock only.
  • Only ČHS members may make first ascents.
  • Instruction only in groups of up to 3 people with an instructor.

Climbing is allowed only from 1 July to 31 December (in some areas near the main tourist trail from 1 May). Extra seasonal bird closures may apply; some gorges (e.g. Rokle nad Černým jezírkem, Janovická Vlčí rokle, Ztracená rokle) are closed.

  • The ČHS rules and those of the local regional climbing commissions apply.
  • Creating or chipping holds is banned.
  • Chalk is banned or only tolerated, depending on the area.
  • No climbing on wet rock – after rain or in winter this can mean hours or days.

Many crags lie in protected areas with seasonal closures. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.

Město 1034 routes Království 984 routes Za pískovnou 561 routes Vstupní obvod 560 routes Jezerka 527 routes Milenecká hora 522 routes Himálaj 466 routes Ostrov 466 routes Panoptikum 454 routes Rokle nad Spáleným mlýnem 212 routes Podhradí 181 routes Janovická vlčí rokle 107 routes Rokle nad Černým jezírkem 71 routes Řeřichové stráně 45 routes Hůrka 44 routes Ztracená rokle 21 routes
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5
Šarpa
Between Sharpa and Dhaulagiri via a crack and a small crack to the sub-summit platform.… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6
Šarpa
From the highest point of the terrain, along the edge and the NW face to the right to the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
7-/7
Šarpa
Along the north edge (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Šarpa
Up the valley wall diagonally right to the sub-summit platform and along the edge to the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5
Trišul
From the chimney of the Old Route along the overgrown ledge, traverse right and up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
3
Trišul
Through the chimney of the Old Route to the left into the widening, then step over and up… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
3
Trišul
From the SE via the inner chimney to the balcony and then up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6-
Gašerbrum
From the NE via a crack to the ledge, then left along it and via a crack to the pine tree… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
6
Gašerbrum
Up the wall along the south edge to the hole. By building up into the crack widening into… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +2
6
Gašerbrum
From the SE via a chimney to the ledge, then traverse right along it to the crack of the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
9/9+
Gašerbrum
SE face via 4 rings, higher up via a small chimney, right into the ledge, then left into… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5
Gašerbrum
Start on the south side, to the right via a crack (hourglass) below the summit and then a… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6-
Čhogolisa
From the NE via a crack (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
4
Gašerbrum
From the SE, through the chimney into the inner space and via the chimney to the pillars.… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5
Čhogolisa
Left of the route 'Spára' via a chimney and a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
9/9+
Čhogolisa
Along the left valley edge and later directly up it (7 Q) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
8-/8
Čhogolisa
In the middle of the NW face via 4 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
2
Čhogolisa
From the highest point of the plateau terrain via a small chimney and then steps to the… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6-
Čhogolisa
SW crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +2
5
Skřítek Racochejl
To the right of c. Pohádky z mechu (Fairy Tales from Moss) via the face n. v. (likely … Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Vajgl
Up the face along the northern edge (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
8-/8
Kailaš
Up the valley wall (3 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Poupě
In the west wall briefly via a crack and right along the wall to the ring. From there… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Poupě
Rock Climbing Textile belay
8+/9-
Poupě
Along the west edge over 4 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
9+
Rododendron
Via the crack to the left edge and then over three rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Svišt
Through the chimney to the small pillar at the west edge of the tower. Over a step and up… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Svišt
SE crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
2
Svišt
Through the west chimney, over a step and up the wall along the north edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Věž Herberta Tichého
SE edge (4 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2

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