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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
Ringo
From the SW, via a chimney to the ledge, then left along it to the ring and along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Pikoušek
Up the upper wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Křídlo
To the right of the west edge, via a chimney to the ledge, then left along it and up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Křídlo
From the upper side, up the wall to the right to the crack and via it to the balcony. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Křídlo
From the NE, along vegetated steps into the gully, from there traverse left up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Křídlo
On the west edge, via a crack to the ring and traverse left on the ledge. Up the wall,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Křídlo
From the crack of the Bird's Route variant, traverse right up the wall (ring) to the edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Pipp
From the upper side, via a stem and a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Tři bratři
From the traverse of the New Route, left on the SE wall, via a crack to the pillar. Then… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Pipp
Via the left valley crack to the gendarme. Traverse right up the wall and via a crack to… Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
6+/7-
Strážce Smaragdové rokle
Up the valley wall (2 rings) to the 3rd ring. Up the wall directly along the crack, or… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Pipp
Directly up the left upper edge (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Tři bratři
From the block of the West Route, traverse left up the wall to the balcony. From the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Tři bratři
From the upper side, via a crack to the small pillar, traverse right up the wall and via… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Tři bratři
From the upper side, traverse left through a chimney into the inner space. Via a system… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Tři bratři
From the SW, via a chimney to the block, then a crack and a chimney to the pre-summit.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Tři bratři
Rock Climbing
4
Tři bratři
From the NE edge of the inner chimney, via a crack to the right to the balcony. Via a… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Tři bratři
In the right part, via a chimney to the pillar to Q, up the wall under the overhang, and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Serafíno
From the W, via a long chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Serafíno
From the valley side (with aid) via a system of cracks (1st ring) to the balcony to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2+
Serafíno
From the NE, via a system of chimneys to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Lembejk
From the path on the SE side, up the chimney to the saddle, up the chimney and crack… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Řeřicha
To the right of the 'Letecký den' route, from the intermediate tower, up the chimney… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Trojník
To the right of the Old Route, up the cracks to the small platform. Above it, with aid… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Trojník
To the left of the Lupénka route, alternately via crack, fissure, and gully into the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
9
Trojník
Along the edge directly to the ring of the Sláva trudu route and further along the edge… Rock Climbing
5
Trojník
In the right part of the valley wall, through cracks to the saddle and from the right up… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Trojník
Center of the valley wall and up the crack to the saddle. Old Route to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Trojník
To the left of the Old Route, up the crack below the overhang, over it, traverse left on… Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall

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