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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
Hvízdavý Dan
In the right part of the SE face via a crack and chimney to the sub-summit. Old route to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Hvízdavý Dan
From the north, via a chimney to a block. Left by crack to the ring, (stemming from a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Čtyři apoštolové
In the left part of the SW wall, via a crack to a block. Rock Climbing Spare Route
4-
Hvízdavý Dan
To the left of the Old Route, via a chimney to the pillar and then up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Hvízdavý Dan
From the upper side, via the right chimney to the false summit and then up the wall to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Adršpašský endemit
By opposition between "Pacinek" and the Four Apostles to the 1st ring, left via a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Čtyři apoštolové
In the right part of the NW wall, via a chimney, crack over the overhang and left along… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
5+
Čtyři apoštolové
Via the "Valley Route" to the ledge, traverse left and by crack (ring) to the false… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Čtyři apoštolové
Left on the NE side of the tower via a crack and chimney to a block. By crack (ring) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4-
Čtyři apoštolové
From the start of the Old Route, passage in the chimney to the right into the inner space… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Čtyři apoštolové
In the right part of the NE wall, via a chimney to the false summit. Then via the Old… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7+/8-
Čtyři apoštolové
Rock Climbing
5
Čtyři apoštolové
To the left of the Old Route, via a small crack and chimney to the plateau. Then via the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Fořt
Along the crack and left over the overhang to the ring. Up the wall along the edge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Čtyři apoštolové
To the left of the Southwest Route, via a chimney to a block. Up the wall to the left … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Čtyři apoštolové
From the SW via a chimney for three meters, step left to a small platform and by crack to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Dálkový student
From the upper side, via a chimney to the plateau and left via a chimney to the false… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Fořt
Southern edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Dálkový student
Right NW crack (ring) and chimney to the false summit. Via the route "From the Gorge" to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Dálkový student
From the NW through the traversing chimney to the pillar, traverse right along the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4+
Dálkový student
From the valley side via a system of chimneys to the plateau, then bouldering/stemming… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Adjunkt
From the crack, n. v. (unclear, likely abbreviation for 'na vrchol' - to the summit). Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Brundibár
From the SE side of the base, up the wall and chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
6-
Lesník
From the "Mountain Road" on the ledge, right to the 1st Q of Hubert's ride. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Lesník
In the SW wall, via a crack to the 1st ring, traverse right along the ramp to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Brundibár
From the upper (SW) side, up the wall to the left beyond the edge and via the chimney to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Lesník
In the right part of the valley wall to a small pillar and via a crack to Q, further via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Lesník
In the right part of the valley (NE) wall, via cracks and in the overhanging corner via a… Rock Climbing
6-
Lesník
Start via the Upper Route and slightly right to the 1st ring. Via the wall (2nd ring) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Lesník
From the upper side, via a system of chimneys to the summit. Rock Climbing

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