Part of Ostrov - 3 - jižní část, Koutová věž has 6 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2+ to 6-. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Vertical wall, Route in shadow, Fixed belay.
Rules
OVK: Use magnesium according to sandstone rules, first ascents only with the consent of the administrator.
The ČHS rules for climbing in Bohemian sandstone areas apply.
- Chalk is banned.
- No metal protection (cams, nuts, pitons) – only slings, knots and textile "UFOs" between the rings.
- Climb on dry rock only – wet sandstone softens and breaks.
- Do not alter the rock surface.
- Abseil from the summit rings.
Parts of the area lie in Bohemian Switzerland National Park and the Elbe Sandstones Protected Landscape Area, where seasonal closures for nesting birds apply. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.
5+
Dědkyáda
Up the right valley (NW) edge, past 2 Bh n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
4-
Koutem a hranou
On the left in the valley wall, through a corner into the saddle and then along the right… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
2+
Rozpěrný komín
By a chimney between the massif and the tower n. v. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1