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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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4
Návěs
SE wall to the south edge and along it (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
Luňákovo hnízdo
1.5m right of the "Left Valley Chimney" via the crack, higher up as "Left Valley Chimney"… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
3
Luňákovo hnízdo
In the left part of the valley wall via the slanted chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
3
Luňákovo hnízdo
Up the right plateau crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5+
Luňákovo hnízdo
Up the NE wall diagonally left along the ledges to the ring. Up the wall to the ledge and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
5+
Luňákovo hnízdo
Start as "Return of the Birds of Prey" and directly up the crack to the ring. Briefly to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
3
Luňákovo hnízdo
Via the valley chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
2
Luňákovo hnízdo
Up the left upland crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
3
Yamaha
In the middle of the NE face, up the chimney through the constriction to the pillar. Via… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6-
Yamaha
Up the NE chimney and crack (ring) to the pillar. Via the Walkman route to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6
Yamaha
Up the right part of the NE face and crack to the ring. To the right along the edge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6-
Yamaha
In the left part of the NE face, up the crack to the end at the ring. From the right, up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6
Yamaha
Up the vertical twin crack in the short east face via the hourglass to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
7-/7
Robin Hood
To the left of the shed, up the face to the ring. Up the face and crack into the ledge,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
4
Robin Hood
From the E, up the chimney and along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6
Robin Hood
On the NE side, with artificial aid from the roof to the ring, up the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
7+/8-
Robin Hood
To the right of the N edge, up the diagonal crack to the 1st ring and along the edge (2… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
3
Robin Hood
From the path, up the gully and through Sherwood Forest to the balcony. Along the edge to… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
2
Václav
Up the overgrown SE face to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6-
Václav
From the NW, up the crack left to the small balcony. Up the face diagonally right (1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
3
Václav
From the valley from Mezáč, between the pillars to the crack in the middle of the east… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6-
Václav
At the western corner (to the right of Správcova) through the corner under the overhang … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
3
Fefík
Up the chimney from the north to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6-
Fefík
From the SW, up the face (3 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
Přeskok
Fefík
From the massif, jump to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
6
Fefík
From the south, up the short upland face to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5+
Kvakin
Up the crack from the west to the ledge and up the face to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
4
Kvakin
From the north edge, up the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
3
Kvakin
Up the small face from the south. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
5
Krajní
To the right of the start of the Old Route via the chimney to the ring and to the right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2

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