Climbing at Mates

The possible occurrence of specially protected species of plants and animals may be a reason for operative restrictions, which will be announced on the official board of the PLA Administration and marked in the field.

Nature Conservation: Climbing allowed all year round. Nature Conservation Document: OOP PR Křížová cesta 2018-2028, authority OP CHKO Broumovsko.

The ČHS sandstone rules apply: no chalk, no metal protection and dry rock only.

Climbing may be seasonally restricted in part of the area (the "Zdoňovský oblouk jih celoroční" sector is open all year). Check the dates in the ČHS crag database.

• 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.