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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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7/7+
Skočná
Up the wall along the valley-side eastern edge (3 rings) and right through a gully to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6-
Angrešt
To the right of the south edge up the wall (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
5
Angrešt
From the NE, up the wide crack, build up and up the wall (added ring) to the prepared… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Skunk
From the SW (between Ding and Skunk) up the crack to the block and via the "Předposlední"… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4
Skunk
From the N up the crack to the terrace of the Old Route and then to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Skunk
From the through-chimney on the NE side of the tower, up the crack to the block, build up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Mléčný zoubek
From the east, up the corner crack to the terrace and up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
6+/7-
Sen (Kokšův sen)
Up the crack from the SW to the ring. Up the wall to the right to the 2nd ring. Build up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Poloostrov
From the block on the plateau side, step over and up the wall along the small crack to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Sen (Kokšův sen)
Up the crack of the "Grand Prix" route to the edge and then along it over 2 rings to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Sen (Kokšův sen)
Up the middle crack in the SW wall. Traverse right up the wall into the dihedral of the … Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Sen (Kokšův sen)
Up the NW crack to the ledge and up the wall to the right to the ring. Build up from the… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Silwer
In the left part of the valley wall (from Řeřichový potok) up the crack to the ring. Up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Baseballová hůl
Via the valley edge (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Moby Dick
From the hiking path, via a crack in the NE wall to the 1st ring. Left up the wall (2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
4
Baseballová hůl
From the plateau side, via a stemming chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Kladivoun
From the hiking path (right of the "Fish Thighs to Moby Dick" route), via a corner crack… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Kladivoun
Via the right SW chimney to the pre-summit and the Old Route to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Kladivoun
Via a crack on the pillar and the Old Route to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Kladivoun
From the plateau side, via a crack and chimney in the corner to the pillar. Up the wall… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Kladivoun
Via a crack on the pillar and the Old Route to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Hobo
Middle plateau (NW) crack to the balcony and left up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Hobo
On the plateau side (left of the west corner), via a crack to the pillar, then left up… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Alka
Rock Climbing Textile belay
4-
Alf
From the hiking path, step over the stream and via an inner chimney to the ring. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Alf
From E, from the tourist footbridge over the stream into the chimney and through it into… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
Přeskok
Alf
Via the "Obíhačka" route to Hobo on the ledge. Jump across to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Celebes
In the southern edge, via a crack and chimney to the sub-summit plateau. By stemming and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Alka
From the plateau (SW) side, through a passage into the inter-tower gap. Descend to a… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Celebes
In the southern edge, via a crack and chimney to the sub-summit plateau. By stemming and… Rock Climbing Textile belay

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