Himálaj in the Adršpach Rocks offers almost 470 routes – the towers are named after Himalayan giants, for example Dvorská, Čhomolhari, Hidden Peak, Čho Oju, Baruntce and Čhogolisa. The climbing is traditional on vertical sandstone walls with rings and textile protection, often in the shade; grades from 1 to 11.
Part of Adršpach Rocks, Himálaj has 466 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 11. Explore its 115 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Route in shadow, Vertical wall.
Rules
Nature protection: Seasonal climbing ban from January 1 to June 30. Nature Protection Document: OP measure 2019, OP authority PLA Broumovsko
- 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.