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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-
Baronesa
From the valley side, with strenuous body stacking/aid to the ring. Via the crack to its… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
5+
Baronesa
From the plateau side (with strenuous body stacking/aid) via the crack and chimney to the… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +2
6
Baronesa
From the end of the crack, traverse left across the wall, via the narrow corner/flute… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6
Řeřicha
NE crack over the small cave to the 1st and 2nd ring. Up the crack (aid climbing from a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6+/7-
Řeřicha
To the right of the northern corner, up the crack to the ring. Left traverse across the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
6-
Řeřicha
From the block at the western corner of the tower, over the overhang and up the crack … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
6
Řeřicha
In the valley (NW) face, up the chimney (1st ring) and a system of cracks to the 2nd ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
5+
Řeřicha
From the plateau gorge, up the crack to a small pillar, further left up the crack (ring)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
4-
Řeřicha
In the right part of the SE face, up the crack and chimney to the sub-summit. Up the wall… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6
Trojník
To the left of the plateau (northern) corner of the tower, via a diagonal notch to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Trojník
From the NW, up the small chimney/dihedral to the ring of the Sláva trudu route and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Alpská
Valley route to the block. Overhang into the hole, left up the wall to the crack and then… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
5
Alpská
From the valley side, up the chimney to the block and (with aid) into the recess. Right… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
5
Alpská
Left of the western corner, ascend via a crack into the "Corner Crack" hole and then… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
4+
Alpská
Right of the western corner, ascend via a crack into the hole and then via the right… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
6-
Alpská
From the W corner, ascend via a chimney to a smaller pillar and via the wall (3 rings) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
4-
Alpská
From SW, ascend via a chimney to the pillar and then via a groove to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
4-
Alpská
Left of the Old Route, ascend via a corner crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +2
4-
Alpská
Near the northern edge, ascend via a corner crack to a small platform. Then via a double… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
4-
Alpská
In the right southern corner, ascend via a system of cracks to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +2
6
Bragliho věž
In the left part of the upper wall, ascend via stemming or along the edge to the SE… Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall +1
7/7+
Bragliho věž
In the right part of the NW face, ascend via an overhanging gully and right via a crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Konipas
In the valley wall, ascend by building up over the 1st ring to the 2nd Q, then via the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5
Bragliho věž
From NW, ascend via the corner crack (ring) and then via the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6+/7-
Bragliho věž
Follow the Corner Route to the ring, traverse left to the edge and along it (3 rings) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Konipas
Right into the valley wall (ring) and then friction climb to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Jebáček
In the valley wall, in the left part, climb into the crack to the 1st ring. Via the crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Jebáček
Via the old route to the pillar (ring), then left up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
3
Jebáček
Via the old route to Lesáček to the saddle. Via a wide crack and up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
5
Jebáček
From SW, via a crack to the ledge to the ring. To the left along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2

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