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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+/7-
Efendi
To the left of the valley (southern) edge, via a hawk's flight in the corner over an… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
2+
Efendi
From the NE, via the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
4-
Efendi
To the right of the 'Upper Rock' route, up the wall and a small chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
7-/7
Efendi
In the left part of the upper side, traverse left to the 1st ring. Up the crack to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7-/7
Efendi
In the middle of the upper wall via a hawk's flight or from the left up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Efendi
Through the chimney to the upper side to the boulder, from there over a bulge to the edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Efendi
In the right upper (northern) edge, via a crack to the ring. Up the wall to the left onto… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Efendi
From the plateau side between Efendi and Vaněk, traverse along a grassy ledge and over a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
Efendi
In the corner between Vaněk and Efendi (left of the Raven's Pillar) through a narrow… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
5+
Efendi
3 meters to the right of the corner of the route "As in the Old Days", via the corner … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6-
Efendi
From the gorge between Efendi and Šimon (in the NW corner under a roof-like overhang) via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6
Efendi
In the left part of the valley wall, via a sloping corner and crack to a small platform.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
4+
Efendi
From the lower part of the chimney, traverse into the left chimney, up it to the pillar… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7-/7
Efendi
Via the "Old Route" chimney to the ledge and right up the wall and edge over 3 rings to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6-
Školník
Northern edge to the ring and to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
4-
Efendi
From the gorge between Efendl and Kurýr, diagonally left via a crack to the pine tree and… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
5
Školník
From SW via the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +2
6-
Školník
Western wall to the ring and to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
3
Školník
From the plateau side, up the wall and crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
4
Bražecká
From SW from the block, diagonally left up the wall to the western edge and along it to… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
5
Bražecká
From the block by the window, up the wall and crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +2
6
Bražecká
Up the wall along the eastern edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
4
Bražecká
NE wall and above the window via a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall +1
6
Džudy
NW crack (ring) to the pillar and via the Náhorní hrana (Plateau Edge) route to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
5
Zloděj
From NE via the crack (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +4
5
Zloděj
SW crack over the overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Overhang +1
5
Džudy
From NW via the chimney to the pillars, left via the chimney to the ledge, in it left and… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5+
Džudy
SE wall and left to the ring. Wall traverse right to the edge, then build and wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6-
Džudy
From the plateau on the SW side, up the wall (2 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
4
Džudy
From NE via the chimney to the pillar. Along the wall to the left to the edge and along… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1

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