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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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7-/7
Lesní strašidlo
In the NW wall, via a small pillar/arête to the ring, then left and up the crack to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7/7+
Rohlík
Up the valley wall and edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Rohlík
At the northern edge, via a small chimney into an expansion to a small plateau. Traverse… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
3
Rohlík
Up the SW wall and the curved western edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
3
Rohlík
Via the "Normálka" (Normal Route) to a small plateau and up the NE wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
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Střelmistr
Via a wide, dirty crack in the SE wall to the pillar. By jumping to the abseil point and… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +2
4
Střelmistr
From the SE, via a small crack and the wall to the pillar. Left over the pillars to the… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +2
5
Střelmistr
Right of the Ascent Route, up the wall (ring) and a gully to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Střelmistr
Left of the Naked Wall, up the wall (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Střelmistr
Right of "Semtex" over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5
Střelmistr
By bridging against Wihan Tower into the chimney. Up the wall to the pillar and via the … Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
6-
Střelmistr
From the lake, along the left edge (S) over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Střelmistr
From the NE, from deep within the cave, traverse the ceiling to the ring, then through… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
5
Střelmistr
Through the crack below the abseil point (northeast abseil anchor) to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
3
Střelmistr
From the passage from Ludva, via an oblique crack and a chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
3
Střelmistr
Through the passable chimney at its NW entrance to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
2
Střelmistr
Through the western chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6
Střelmistr
From the W, over a block into a small crack, then into a ledge, higher up a ring. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Střelmistr
Along the western edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
3
Střelmistr
Left of the Ascent Route, up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6
Wihanova věž
In the right part of the SE wall (far right by the fence) Master Gunner by crack to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +4
5+
Wihanova věž
In the right part of the NW wall with a chimney (circle) and wall to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
4
Wihanova věž
In the middle of the NW wall, via a crack and a chimney to the pre-summit. Via the Old… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
7+/8-
Wihanova věž
Via the wide crack of the Bé-Ma route to the 1st circle and further up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Wihanova věž
In the right part of the SE wall via a crack and fissure to the circle. To the right, up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
6-
Wihanova věž
Via the SW wall and right by crack (circle) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
6
Wihanova věž
From the valley from the ticket office via chimney by the pre-rock, a small crack and… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6
Wihanova věž
Via the North wall to the 1st circle. Up the wall to the right to the edge (hour-glass),… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6+/7-
Wihanova věž
To the right of the blunt northern edge, straight up the wall to the hour-glass of route… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Ludva
From the valley from the ticket office via an overhanging crack onto the pillar and along… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2

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