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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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3
Lesáček
To the right of the start, via the chimney to the saddle. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
7-/7
Lesáček
The start is below the center of the SE wall. Solid climbing to the 1st ring. Via the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
6-
Lesáček
From the slope below the left part of the NE wall, via a crack to the 1st ring. Through… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
3
Lesáček
From the upper side, via a crack to the saddle and then a system of cracks to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
6
Divá Bára
Via a wide crack to the 1st ring. Up the wall (2nd ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
2
Pohodářka
The upper part is an unusually beautifully featured little wall, easily to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Divá Bára
From the pillar on the upper (SE) side, by stepping over and up the wall (2 rings) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
Divá Bára
From the west edge, left via a corner and cracks 1st and 2nd ring. Up the wall to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
Divá Bára
From NE to the saddle. Via a wide crack to the small pillar. Overhang and wall (ring) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Křen
From the middle of the traverse of the Koutová (Corner) route, via a crack in the NW wall… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +3
5+
Křen
From the upper side, traverse along the ledge to the left to the valley side, then up the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
5+
Křen
From the valley side, directly through a crack into the corner crack. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
4+
Culík
From the plateau side, up the chimney to the circle and along the western edge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Culík
From the chimney of the Hranou route, traverse the wall to the right and through a crack… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +2
6
Culík
To the left of the route, along the edge through a crack and fissure to the end. Traverse… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
5+
Culík
Directly below the rappel, up the chimney to the 2nd circle, through a crack (birch) and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
5+
Tři sestry
From the gap between towers, through the left crack over 2 circles to the pillar (3rd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6
Tři sestry
Through a double crack in the corner over a circle to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
7-/7
Tři sestry
To the right of the route "Owl in Mazut", up the wall along the left edge over 3 circles… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5
Lidový vypravěč
To the right on the SW side of the tower, up the chimney to the pillar. By building … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Rodinná hrobka
Through Sokolík (from the start of the Old Route variant - Over the Fichtle to Milenec)… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
8+/9-
Milenci
Opposite the start of the Old Route, up the chimney, higher up through a crack (1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
?
Milenci
From the gorge between Culík and Caparty, up the chimney to the crack of Pilířová route… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
8/8+
Milenci
Through the chimney "C. of Sunshine" to the pillar and further along the edge of Milenec… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6-
Milenci
From the SE, to the right of Pilířová route, through a crack (2 circles) to the pillar. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
6-
Milenci
From the upper window, traverse the wall to the left, through a crack (circle) over an… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
Přeskok
Milenci
In the left part of the SE wall of Milenec, up the chimney to the saddle and through a… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
7/7+
Milenci
From Milenecká at the level of the 'letecká' shelf, up the wall and over the overhang via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Milenci
Via the chimney of the Milenecká cesta (Lovers' Way) to where it's passable to the SE… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
8/8+
Milenci
From the 2nd circle of the "Letecká" wall, traverse 2 circles to the ledge and then… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2

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