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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

3
Šálek
To the left of the Old Path directly to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Poklička
Up the crack to its end, step right, and then up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Hrnek
Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Hrnek
Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Hrnek
Up the East ridge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Jiljí
In the right part of the western face at the S edge via the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Jiljí
Up the chimney from the W side between the tower and the massif to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Šálek
Up the SE wall to the balcony and then up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Věž Hermanna Buhla
From the block on the SW side of the tower traverse the face right to the hourglass … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Věž Hermanna Buhla
From the terrace on the valley side (at the eastern edge) along the small crack to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Věž Hermanna Buhla
From the left plateau corner traverse the face left behind the edge to the ring. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Věž Hermanna Buhla
Left part of the valley (NE) face to the ledge, left under the crack, along it to the end… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Jurášek
Along the valley (southern) edge to the 1st and 2nd ring. Right via the face to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7-/7
Věž Hermanna Buhla
From the block left of the route Overhang via the face to the hourglass (anchor point).… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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