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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+
Albatros
Right of the west edge via chimney to the balcony of the edge/lip. Via step-over and wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Albatros
Via opposition (stemming) against the Sea Horse to the 1st ring. Via wall (2nd ring) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Albatros
Right of the southern corner (from the tourist path) via crack to the balcony. Along it… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
7-/7
Albatros
Rock Climbing
6-
Atol Mururoa
In the right part of the NE wall via a widening corner crack (ring) to the pillar. Via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Albatros
Right in front of the Gothic Gate (from the southern corner) via chimney to the balcony.… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5+
Atol Mururoa
Via crack in the northern edge to the 1st ring. Along the edge to the 2nd ring and right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
5
Mořský koník
Between Sea Horse and Albatross via chimney into opposition (stemming), aid climbing and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Mořský koník
From the plateau gorge via opposition (stemming) to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Slepičí král
From the inner space (direction from Rukavice) by a chimney and small wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
4
Slepičí král
From the plateau side, by a stemming/bridging chimney to the pillar. Over another pillar… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
8/8+
Slepičí král
By the valley wall (4 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Blekota
From the plateau side, right to the ring and by the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
7+/8-
Slepičí král
By the wall (ring) and small cracks to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Rumburak
By the corner crack and left by the wall to the ring. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
3
Blekota
From the plateau side, by stemming/bridging to the block. By stepping over/traverse and… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
6+/7-
Blekota
From the valley side, by the crack and left by the wall to the 1st ring. By the wall left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Rumburak
Through the middle of the SE wall to the ring. Traverse by the wall to the left and by a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
3
Sklípkan s knírem
By the right NE crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Rumburak
In the right part of the SE wall, by a chimney to the pre-summit. By an overhang and wall… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
4
Rumburak
From the NE, by a narrow gully/small chimney to the pre-summit and by the wall to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Rumburak
Rock Climbing
4
Čípek
By the NE crack to a small pillar and by the wall over an overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5
Sklípkan s knírem
By the SE crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Huňka
From the plateau side, traverse left to a small pillar and by the wall along a small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Sklípkan s knírem
By the left NE crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
10
Huňka
By the North wall using edges over a ring directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4
Vodmašťovna
From Mecheché descend south, under the pine tree continuously down through the chimney… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Dešťová víla
Directly from the tourist path by the wall (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4
Vodmašťovna
Through the chimney between the tower and Mecheché, higher up by the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay

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