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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
Tlustopleška
To the right of the southern edge, up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6-
Pacholek
On the left, in the SE wall, by overhang and up the wall along the edge (ring) into a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Pacholek
From the uphill side, to the right of the eastern edge, ascend (via supplied ring) and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Pacholek
To the right of the western edge, up a crack and a small chimney to the ring. Up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
6
Cvrček
Start in the left part of the valley wall through a hole to the 1st ring, via a small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5
Cvrček
Along the left part of the SW wall to the edge and via a crack to the ring. Along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Pacholek
From the uphill side, up the wall to the right to the edge and then up the wall to a… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
8-/8
Cvrček
one more ring extra Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4
Cvrček
From the slope on the SW side of the tower via a chimney and a crack to the pillar. Then… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
2
Cvrček
From the NE foothills via a crack to the pillar and up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
4
Cvrček
From the chimney of the Southwest Route, ascend the wall diagonally left to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
2+
Bob
Along the right valley (western) edge to the top. Rock Climbing
4-
Bob
Up the middle of the valley (NW) wall to the top. Rock Climbing
4
Brucknerkvak
From NW, through the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Bob
Along the left part of the valley (NW) wall to the top. Rock Climbing
3
Otesánek
Along the valley edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Brucknerkvak
Up the plateau wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Otesánek
Along the southern edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
6
Jubilejní
The ascent starts in the gorge at the eastern corner of the tower. Aid climbing, then up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7-/7
Kašparidis
Along the valley edge to the 1st ring and left to the 2nd ring and to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Kašparidis
From the plateau side, through the chimney to the block, then by stepping over and via a… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Kašparidis
Along the plateau edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Jubilejní
In the middle of the valley (NW) wall via a crack to the balcony and left along the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
Přeskok
Jubilejní
Via the 'Pre-Christmas' route to Nepojmenovaná Tower to the pillar. Jump to the ledge and… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay
6
Jubilejní
Along the western edge via 2 rings to the 'clock', traverse the wall left to the 3rd Q,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
8-/8
Jubilejní
Up the west face along the nodules to the 2nd ring. Left into the crack and up it to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Upír
From NE, traverse the wall to the right to a gully and ascend it with a squeeze to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Upír
To the right of the Paraplátka route, ascend the wall and gully to the ring. Use a seat… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5
Jubilejní
The ascent starts in the gorge between Jubilejní and Nepojmenovaná Tower. Aid climb over… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
9/9+
Trubač
Via east ridge over 3 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1

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