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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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3
Chlapice
From the SW, via the chimney, step over from the ledge and via the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6
Chlapice
From the upland side, over the overhang to the ledge and right under the overhang. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Chlapice
From the north, via the chimney left along a disappearing ledge under the overhang. From… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
4+
Tesák
Right uphill (NE) edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Ježura
Right part of the NW wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Poustevna (Otec Scholastika)
Right uphill (SE) edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Ježura
NW wall left to the edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Mořská kráva
Uphill wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
4+
Eiffelovka
From the uphill side by chimney and wall to the block. By step-over and wall (ring) to… Rock Climbing
5+
Ježura
By wall along the west edge (ring) and crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Harpie
NW chimney to the pillar, traverse/overhang and crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Blboun nejapný
From the uphill side by wall and aid climbing to the ring. To the right by wall to the… Rock Climbing
6
Blboun nejapný
Valley (NE) crack to the ring. Wall diagonally left to the ring of the Fossil Route and… Rock Climbing
5
Dikobraz
To the right of the route Narrow Chimney, by wall into the chimney, through it and by… Rock Climbing
6-
Dikobraz
To the left on the NE side of the tower by cracks to the pillar. Along the east edge to… Rock Climbing
3
Dikobraz
From SW by chimney to the pre-summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Obludárium
From the uphill side by traverse and wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Gerda mravenec
From the pillar on the plateau side, up the face (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing
4+
Voštěp
From the left, along the ledge to the left valley edge and along it (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Řáholec
From the SW, follow the cracks up the pillars, across them, and up the face to the summit. Rock Climbing
4+
Voštěp
Up the valley crack and face (2 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Hojba
Up the NE face to the ledge, traverse left onto the edge and follow it to the summit. Rock Climbing
4-
Hojba
Along the west edge to the ledge, aiding and up the face to the 'hodiny' (rock feature).… Rock Climbing
5
Termitiště
Near the east edge, up the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Brko
In the right part of the SW face, follow the crack up the pillar to the 1st ring. Up the… Rock Climbing
4-
Brko
From the plateau side, between Babuch and the fore-rock, follow the corner crack to the… Rock Climbing
5+
Brko
From the SE, follow the crack up the pillar to the 1st ring. Up the face (2nd ring) to… Rock Climbing
4-
Brko
From the plateau side, up the conical chimney to the saddle and from the right, up the… Rock Climbing
4-
Brko
Up the valley chimney to the saddle and via the Old Route to the summit. Rock Climbing
4+
Mášenka
Up the SW face (pine tree) to the summit. Rock Climbing

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