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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
Bar u Vočka
By finger crack to the small balcony and to the 1st ring. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Bojsova
Along the V edge and wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Bar u Vočka
Start in the corner near Mons Olympus, briefly upwards and left to the balcony. Higher up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Pomník padlých pstruhů
By crack from the stream to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
4
Polednice
On the SE side of the tower by opposition against a block, then over the crest and right… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Pomník padlých pstruhů
Through the right part of the plateau wall via the small chimney/gully to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
4
Pomník padlých pstruhů
By the plateau (NE) crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
5
Pomník padlých pstruhů
To the right of the East corner via the small chimney/gully and by crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
6+/7-
Kazatelna
To the right of route 'Přes řetízek' (Over the Chain) over water into the crack and by it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +2
3
Kazatelna
Through the middle of the plateau wall (from E) to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6
Kazatelna
By the right NW crack over the overhang to the pulpit. By build-up (aid/stacking) and… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
3
Kazatelna
Along the plateau edge and overgrown wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6
Kazatelna
By the left NW crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
5+
Kazatelna
From NW by the right crack (ring) and up the wall (2nd ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
5
Kazatelna
From NW by opposition against the small pillar and by wide crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
5+
Šaman
By NE crack to the pillar. By gully (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +4
6+/7-
Kazatelna
To the right of route "Široká spára" (Wide Crack) by build-up/aid and crack (2 rings), in… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Šaman
In the left part of the NW wall by chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
4
Šaman
From the plateau (SE) side left up the wall to the pre-summit and along the edge to the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
4-
Kohoutek
At the East corner by crack and chimney to the block. Rock Climbing
4
Kohoutek
From SW by chimney between Kohoutek (Faucet) and Mr. Smaik's Boiler to the crack and by… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Kohoutek
To the left of the Second Variant in the corner by chimney to the block. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Jidáš
From N wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Kohoutek
NW chimney and higher by bridging/stemming to the block. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Kohoutek
SE crack to the block and crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Matakyt
From NE by crack and wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
8-/8
Matakyt
Along the north edge by wall (3 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
4
Palice
Right upland (NW) crack and chimney to the sub-summit. Left by wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Matakyt
From the valley side (from the tourist path) via a broken crack to the ring (by standing… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6
Palice
NW crack to the balcony and corner crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route

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