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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
Vousatá
From the gorge on the SE side of the tower, via a crack to the terrace. Up the wall to… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
3
Labuť
From the NW via a crack to the false summit and then via the Old Route to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Labuť
Via the valley face and crack to the false summit. Then via the Old Route to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Labuť
From the upland side via the chimney to the false summit and then up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
7/7+
Labuť
From the North via the overhang to the 1st ring, diagonally right up the wall (2nd ring)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
7+/8-
Velké káně
To the left of route "Myšilov" via the wall over 4 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
4
Mravenec
From the NW terrace via the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5
Mravenec
In the valley face via a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
2
Mravenec
From the upland fore-rock via a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
5+
Raroch
Via the chimney from the SE (between Raroch and Vyhlídka) to the ring, then up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Raroch
Via the North crack (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
4
Vyhlídka
To the left of the southern corner via a small corner to the pillar (ring of the route … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
3
Raroch
From Vyhlídka (from SE) via the chimney to the false summit, then up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
5+
Vyhlídka
Along the left valley (NE) crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +3
6
Vyhlídka
To the right of the southern corner via a gully to the pillar (ring), over the overhang… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
Přeskok
Vyhlídka
In the left part of the SW face, through the chimney to the pillar. By jumping across and… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6
Vyhlídka
Along the right valley (NE) crack, through the chimney and left along the edge to the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
5
Chudobka
From the SW along the corner crack to the 3rd ring of 'Sedmikráska'. Follow it to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
3
Vyhlídka
From the SW, through the crack and chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6-
Chudobka
Along the slab valley wall (2 rings) to the 3rd ring below the overhang. From the left up…
7/7+
Chudobka
Traverse from the uphill side and up the wall (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Chudobka
From the 2nd ring of route 'Sedmikráska' to the right up the wall along small fissures to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
3
Jiřinka
Through the right part of the uphill wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6
Chudobka
In the right part of the valley SE wall from the block up the wall (ring) and higher to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Jiřinka
Along the left crack from the valley side to the ledge, through the chimney to the pillar… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
3
Jiřinka
Through the left part of the uphill wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6
Jiřinka
Along the right valley crack to the fore-summit, up the small wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
6
Pomněnka
From the SE, traverse to the ring and up the wall, higher to the right along the edge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
4
Pomněnka
To the right of the Old Route through a narrow chimney to the platform. Chimneys to the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
8+/9-
Pomněnka
From the block on the valley side through fissures to the 1st ring, up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2

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