Part of Himálaj, Čho Oju has 10 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 4 to 8+/9-. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Route in shadow, Spare Route.
Rules
Nature protection: Seasonal climbing ban from January 1 to June 30. Nature Protection Document: OP measure 2019, OP authority PLA Broumovsko
- Do not interfere with vegetation on the rocks, do not remove stones, wood and organic matter from cracks - Use tourist routes and marked access paths for access - Do not disturb nesting birds, climb only on dry rocks in shoes with soft soles - Belay with fixed means and textile loops, do not rub the rock with rope, do not chop - Magnesium is prohibited, climb only in daylight - First ascents only by ČHS members, training max 3 people with instructor- 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.
5
Spárová masturbace
From the NW, via the corner crack (ring) to the blocks. Traverse left to the sub-summit… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
8/8+
Tě péro, doktore
West face (4 rings) to the sub-summit, then up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Spárová masturbace - dokončená var.
From the blocks, right along the crack to the pillar. Step across into the NW face and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
6-
Tomášová prvnička
To the left of the Crack Masturbation, up the chimney to the block, then left along the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
4
Údolní komín
From the southern corner, up a short wall, higher up a crack into a chimney and through… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Novoroční spára
To the left of the path, Valley Chimney, along the crack to the ring. Up the crack to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8+/9-
Avatar
Along the SW edge over 5 rings to the ledge to the last ring of the route "Tě péro,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Zbloudilá cesta
From the SE, through the gorge into the inner area to the start. From the blocks, left… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Stará cesta – Náchodská var.
From the blocks, descend two meters to the left and through a narrow chimney to the sub… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Stará cesta
From the plateau side, ascend a wide crack to the blocks, traverse over wedged boulders… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay