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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+
Pekelník
From the saddle, descend a few meters and initially along the north edge, later up the… Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger
6+/7-
Tulák
From the SE, up the chimney and crack over the overhang to the 1st ring. Up a small crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Tulák
From the 2nd ring along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
5
Tulák
From the small platform, right up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Tulák
From the NE, up the corner to the balcony and left up a shallow crack to another balcony… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Tulák
In the left part of the NW wall, up a crack to the ring, left up the wall and past a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Tulák
From the NE, up the chimney to the block. Up a double crack and chimney to the small… Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Tulák
From the block on the plateau side, a jump into the gully, along it to the small platform… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Tulák
From the plateau side, up the chimney to the right onto the platform. Up the chimney to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Démon
From the SW, up a diagonal crack (2 rings) to the pillar, building (up/aid) to the 3rd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Poskok
At the SE corner, two meters up a chimney. Up the wall, past a small rock outcrop, and… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
1
Poskok
From the chimney from the south, up the gully to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5+
Poskok
Along the rounded eastern edge and right wall (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Trutnovská
The start is to the left of the east corner of the tower. Up the chimney and crack to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Trutnovská
From the NE up the wall along the knobs, up the small dihedral to the ring and (building… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Trutnovská
Along the right plateau edge (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6+/7-
Dingo
From the plateau side, up the chimney (2 rings), higher along the right edge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8/8+
Dingo
To the left of the "Psí" route, up the small dihedral notches and the left edge (3 rings)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Dingo
Up the SW conical chimney to the ring. Up the crack to the false summit and then up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8-/8
Dingo
5m right of "Psí" up the crack and fissure to the 1st ring. Step left into "Psí", follow… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
5
Trosečník
From the SW, up the small chimney to the small pillar and then up the wall to another… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Trosečník
From the corner on the SW side of the tower, up the chimney to the pillar. Build up to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Trosečník
From the sub-summit balcony of Silwer, jump to the block, build up and along the edge to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Trosečník
To the left of the 'Samá voda' route, up the chimney and crack to the small pillar. Step… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Trosečník
In the left part of the NE wall, up the crack and chimney to the 1st ring. Up the crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Mysliveček
From the plateau side, via a corner crack over the overhang to the balcony. Via the route… Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
6
Mysliveček
Up the plateau corner for 2m, traverse right into the crack and then up the crack to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Mysliveček
From the fore-rock on the SW, via steps of blocks to the summit wall. By strenuous… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Mysliveček
On the valley (NW) side of the tower, via a crack to the pillar and a corner crack to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Sekáček
From the Kladivoun pillar, jump across to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay

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