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Climbing at Hůrka

44 routes
15 areas
2–7-/7 grades

Hůrka in the Adršpach Rocks offers more than 40 routes on smaller towers – for example Poklička, Věž Hermanna Buhla, Trosky, Aprílová, Sáhib and Karakorum. The climbing is traditional with rings and textile protection, on vertical walls and overhangs; grades from 2 to 7-/7.

Part of Adršpach Rocks, Hůrka has 44 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 7-/7. Explore its 15 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Vertical wall, Overhang.

Rules

- 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

This sector is listed as closed to climbing. Check the current status in the ČHS crag database before you go.

  • 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.

Parking

50.61697, 16.12254

4
Aprílová
From the NE, via the overhanging crack, higher up via the broken crack into the chimney,… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Aprílová
Via the Sundial route to the ledge, then traverse left along it to the south edge, up it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Aprílová
To the left of the east edge, up the wall and along the crack to the small balcony. To… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Sáhib
Via the White Meat route to the ledge with the clock. Left up the wall and along the east… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Sáhib
From the plateau gorge, via the crack to the ledge, then left along it and up the wall to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Sáhib
To the right of the east corner of the tower, up the wall to the right over the overhang… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Trosky
From the block on the NE side of the tower, ascend the wall to the notch between towers… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Trosky
From the notch between towers onto the block and then up the wall to the summit of Panna. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Trosky
Up the SE chimney through the window to the notch between towers and then via the 'Na… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Trosky
Along the East ridge, up the wall (ring) to the summit of Panna. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Karakorum
In the left part of the NE face, up the crack past 2 rings. To the left, traverse the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Karakorum
In the middle of the NE face, up cracks to the 1st ring. Up the wall left to a crack and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
3
Švejk
From the plateau pre-rock, ascend the wall to the left to the valley edge and along it to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Švejk
From the S, up the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Jurášek
Up the face (2 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Ukazováček
Up the center of the valley (NE) wall or from the right via a crack and the wall (ring)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Rypouš sloní
From the plateau side, up the wall near the north edge (clock) to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Rypouš sloní
From the NE, through the chimney, higher up to the left behind the edge, along the wall… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Kabrňáček
Up the valley (SW) crack and chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Kabrňáček
Up the NE chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Balvánek
To the right of the Short Path, up the SE wall. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Balvánek
From the South ridge, up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Poklička
Up the center of the SE wall (ring) and then left up the gully to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Poklička
From the S, up the small gully and then the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
?
Karakorum
Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Poklička
Up the West ridge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Poklička
Up the East ridge to the hourglass and then right up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Poklička
Up the wall to the small balcony. Continue up the wall (hourglass, ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Poklička
Up the North ridge (hourglass) to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Poklička
From the N, up the corner crack to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay

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