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Climbing at Balvan

4 routes
7-–8-/8 grades

Part of Zadní Ostaš, Balvan has 4 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 7- to 8-/8. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Route in shadow, Overhang, Vertical wall, Fixed belay.

Rules

The ČHS sandstone rules apply: no chalk, no metal protection and dry rock only.

The area lies in the Broumov PLA. Check the ČHS crag database for any restrictions.

  • 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.

7-
Balvan
Along the W edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Vertical wall
8-/8
Balvan
From the belay over the overhang directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Overhang
7
Balvan
Through the center of the SW wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Vertical wall
7+/8-
Balvan
Through the center of the overhanging SE wall (nut) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1

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