The Broumov Walls are a sandstone ridge in the Broumov region near the Polish border, running from south-east to north-west between Hlavňov, Slavný and Božanov within the Broumovsko PLA. The highest point is Božanovský Špičák (773 m), and there are striking cliffs and towers below Koruna (769 m) and around Hvězda.
The area is less well known and quieter than nearby Adršpach, and there is no entrance fee. Alongside traditional sandstone climbing with sparse rings and textile protection there are also some sportier routes. Sandstone rules apply – no chalk or metal gear, dry rock only; check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association and the Broumovsko PLA administration.
Part of East Bohemia, Broumov Walls has 1536 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 10. Explore its 34 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Textile belay, Vertical wall, Laid wall.
Rules
- Climb only on designated rocks – closed rocks are marked with prohibition signs.
- The ČHS sandstone rules apply (no chalk, no metal protection, dry rock only).
- Camping only at campsites.
National nature reserve. On the designated rocks climbing is mostly allowed from 1 July to 31 December. Check the current status in the ČHS crag database.
- 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.
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5+
Radost
By the crack of "Odevzdání" (Surrender) route, higher up by the left crack and by the… Rock Climbing
3
Tajný vchod
From W (from the inner space) by a chimney, higher up left by a chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Šikmá
From SW (right of the crawl-through into the inner space) below the block, by an… Rock Climbing
4-
Zakletá
Via "Tajný vchod" (Secret Entrance) route into the chimney, higher up directly by a… Rock Climbing
4-
Normálka - Varianta
From the gorge by stemming and a small arête/nose to the right onto the edge. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Průzkum
From NW (from the Sphinx) in a corner by a chimney to the balcony and an overgrown gully… Rock Climbing
6-
Výběh pro Kentaura
Via "Průzkum" route to the balcony, by a small gully for about two meters and right by… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Údolní
In the right part of the valley wall by a chimney, a crack over an overhang (ring) into… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Stezka přes hřeben
To the right in the NE wall, mixed terrain into the inner space. Through a chimney to the… Rock Climbing
5
Studený jako kámen
In the NE wall, in the right part, by a distinct long corner (dihedral) to the summit. Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Peripetie
The Stezka (Path) route over the ridge into the inner space. To the right an overhanging… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Ukrytý v severu
From the cave on the right, by a corner crack over two overhangs into a chimney and up it… Rock Climbing
4-
Jedna suchá, druhá taky
In the right part of the NE wall, a double crack, higher up a distinct oblique overhang… Rock Climbing
5
Ticho po pěšině
To the right of the Kloubeňák route, backward, through a chimney between the wall and the… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Víc než jsem čekal
From the tourist path, from the stairs, by crack over the overhang to the ledge. To the… Rock Climbing
4+
Šuchačka
In the middle of the NE wall, a distinct wide crack, later a narrow chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Večerní zpěv
In the NE wall (from the tourist path) through a conical chimney, higher up a corner… Rock Climbing
6-
Mlčení jehňátek
To the left of the Ticho (Silence) route, along the path, by crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Past
From SE from the tourist path, by crack over the overhang to the balcony. Corner crack to… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Palba
From SW, from the tourist path, through a passable chimney into the cave. Through the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Ticho a zpěv
In the left part of the NE wall, a curved crack to the fore-summit. To the right along… Rock Climbing
6
Magnetický kout
From N by a corner crack under the overhang to the bolt. By the right crack over the… Rock Climbing
5+
Zalomená spára
From SW by a broken crack and chimney to the summit ridge. By overhang and wall to the… Rock Climbing
5+
Stínový manévr
From NE by crack into the saddle. By the 'Ministěna' route to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Náhorní – Vypečený víkend
From the valley side by a corner crack to the plateau and by route no. 2 to the top. Rock Climbing
5
Náhorní
From NW by crack to the pillar, descend by crack to the plateau. By chimney to the summit… Rock Climbing
4
Náhorní – Brigádnická - var
By crack in the middle of the NE wall to the plateau. By route no. 2 to the top. Rock Climbing
4
Náhorní – Mackův travers
From SW by crossing under the S edge. Traverse right to the plateau in the NE wall and by… Rock Climbing
4+
Pravá koutem
In the left part of the SW wall, in the corner, by the right crack to the balcony and by… Rock Climbing