Part of Dolní labyrint, Herodes has 11 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 5 to 8-/8. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Vertical wall, Danger.
Rules
- Climbing is only allowed in designated areas. - It is forbidden to damage or modify the surface of the rocks (improper rope handling, chopping steps...). - It is forbidden to damage vegetation, it is forbidden to remove vegetation, wood, or soil from the rocks. - It is forbidden to use magnesium or other substances that increase friction. - It is forbidden to use belay devices that damage the rocks. - The Rules for Climbing in sandstone rock areas in Bohemia apply.
Nature conservation: Climbing permitted year-round Nature conservation document PP Kočičí skály, decision 2024-2035, Appeal Appeal-Decision MoE 2024-2036, authority Nature Conservation Administration PLA Broumovsko.
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+/8-
Massacre
The entry is on the catwalk/ledge below the E edge of the tower. Traverse right and up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
5+
Levá spára
Via the left valley crack to its end, then right up the wall and small cracks to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Massacre direct
Via the 'Krvavý den' route to the 2nd ring and straight up the wall to the 1st ring of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
5+
Krvavý den
In the valley wall, via the middle crack (1st ring) to the 2nd ring. Traverse left along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
Přeskok
Přeskok
From the rim, by stepping over onto the sub-summit plateau. Up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Komínová varianta
From the passage corridor under the SW wall, through the chimney into the wider chimney … Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Tunelem
Via the right valley crack (ring) to the sandy terrace. Crawl through the window back… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
6
Erotikon
In the left part of the SE wall, via crack and wall to the ring. Up the wall either left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Danger
6-
Dětský výkřik
From the boulders below the S edge, via the wide chimney (offwidth) to the ring. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Varianta (Erotikon)
Via the 'Křandova' route up to the height of the ring, then traverse left along the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay