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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+
Kudlanka
From the valley (NE) side by stemming against the pillar, right up the wall into a crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6-
Chrám sv. Barbory
In the right part of the NW wall below the abseil point, up the wall and via a small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Kudlanka
In the left part of the valley wall via a conical chimney to the ring, a crack over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +2
10
Kudlanka
Start at the valley edge and over the jugs/holds (ring) right into the crack via the … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
3
Krásná Helena
From NE via a 5m chimney, traverse left and then via a chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
3
Kudlanka
From the upper (SW) side via a chimney, higher up via a crack and along the edge to the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
4
Krásná Helena
In the left part of the NW wall via a crack to the balcony, then left up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
6
Krásná Helena
From the north via a corner crack to the pillar. Up the wall (ring) to the fore-summit… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
5+
Krásná Helena
From NW via the ramp (ring) directly up the small wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
3
Krásná Helena
From the west via a small chimney to the pillar, then by stepping over and up the wall to… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6
Zelí
SE wall traverse left to the ring and along the southern edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Zelí
Crack in the SE wall to the ledge (ring), traverse right to the edge, via the route … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5
Zelí
Opposition against Maruša, step over to the ledge and along the small crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6
Zelí
From NW via a crack in the corner to the end, traverse the wall left and follow the … Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
2
Maruš
Plateau wall and left along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6-
Maruš
Valley wall to the ring and along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Malý roh
Crack between the routes Blues for a Crazy Girl and Bastard (Q) to the ledge, then right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Invalidovna
From the valley (from NW) via a small chimney to the balcony. Up the wall along the left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Invalidovna
From the west through the corner (1st ring), via a small pinnacle (2nd ring), along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
5+
Invalidovna
Northeastern crack to the balcony and along the edge (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6
Invalidovna
Up the wall from the SW (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
3
Invalidovna
At the right plateau edge, up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6
Hafuša
Along the western edge (added ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
Sirael
Via the south face over 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
4
Sirael
To the left of the 'Valley Crack' route via a small crack to the pillar and along the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
6
Česílko
From the N via the crack to the foresummit/fore-rock, traverse right to the pine tree,… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Sirael
Via the NE crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
3
Sirael
Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
5
Satyr
From the north via the crack to the balcony with the pine tree and via the 'Satyr's Dream… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
4
Česílko
Via the 'Pink Ribbon' route to the pine tree, 3 m right, via small cracks to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay

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