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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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6-
Bazilišek
From Pekelník, from the block, up the wall right to the east edge and along it (ring) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Bazilišek
From the plateau side (from SW) at the pillar via a slanted crack, chimney and wall over… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Bazilišek
From NW via the corner to the 1st ring. Traverse the wall left (2nd ring) to the edge and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Džunka
From the plateau side, up the steps, over the overhang and up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Fregata
From SE via a system of chimneys and over pillars to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Džunka
By building/aid climbing to the crack in the north edge, follow it to its end, step left… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Džunka
From the valley side, from the inner chapel between the Junk and the Frigate, up the left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Fregata
Up the chimney of the 'Foot Fault' route to the collapsed pillar, then a wide crack and… Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
6+/7-
Fregata
Up the chimney under the collapsed pillar (from Robinson) to the balcony, up the wall… Rock Climbing
5+
Fregata
To the left of the start of the "Last Voyage" route from the inner chapel between the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Fregata
In the left part of the valley (NW) wall, up the chimney to the cornice. Traverse the… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Fregata
From the valley side, up the chimney between the Frigate and the Junk (2 rings) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Huňáč
From NE (from Metuje) via the falcon crack to the 1st ring. Up the wall to the pillar and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Mecheché
The access is below the NE wall behind the overgrown blocks. Up the yellow wall, above it… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Kuba II
Up the chimney between the tower and the Black Abbot. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Mecheché
Up the plateau chimney (from the Tramp) to the ledge. By building (up/aid) along the edge… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Mecheché
To the right of the Solivé Route, up a crack to the 1st ring, (building (up/aid) from a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Ibiza
Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Ibiza
Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Černý opat
From Daemon, up the chimney along the crack, higher up through a narrow side chimney to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Ibiza
Up the crack from the SW, higher up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Černý opat
From the Daemon side, up the chimney to the ring, by opposition to the ledge and along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Černý opat
From the inner space on the NE side of the tower, up a crack to the balcony, right up a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Démon
From the NW, up a crack to the pillar. Left up the wall to the 1st ring and directly up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
5
Démon
In the left part of the NE wall, up the chimney to the pillars. Up the wall and left… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Démon
Along the edge to the NE pillar. A traverse right into a crack, along it and right up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Démon
From the inner space up the chimney, by opposition, a "living bridge" and right up the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Démon
In the right part of the NE wall, up the chimney to the pillar, then a small rock outcrop… Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Skočná
From the SW, up the chimney to the southern pillar, a jump to the small platform of the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Skočná
Up the crack in the NE wall over the overhang to the pre-summit. Up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay

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