Ostaš is a table mountain near Police nad Metují in the Broumov region, with a rock labyrinth on its summit plateau. climbing.place lists more than 1,000 routes in three parts – the Lower Labyrinth, the Upper Labyrinth and Zadní Ostaš. The climbing is traditional sandstone, mostly vertical walls with fixed and textile protection, graded from 2 to 10. The Bor bouldering area is nearby.
Part of East Bohemia, Ostaš has 1076 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 10. Explore its 3 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Textile belay, Vertical wall, Route in shadow.
Rules
The ČHS sandstone rules apply: no chalk, no metal protection and dry rock only.
The area lies in the Broumov PLA. Check the ČHS crag database for any restrictions.
- 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.
6+/7-
Ironie osudu
Right part of the wall (nut) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
8/8+
Hledání budoucího času
Center of the wall (2 nuts) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
6-
Samaritán
Through the center of the south face, 2 rings n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
8-/8
Sarumanova
Through the center of the valley wall below the overhang (sling) over the overhang (bolt)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7/7+
Šupina pro štěstí
Through the center of the SE wall to the hourglass. Slightly left to the summit by the… Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
8-/8
Gandajfova
Via 'Sauronova' to the bolt and directly up the wall over 2 rings to the rappel anchor. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
6
Varianta (Lojzíkovy oči)
Via 'Lojzík's Eyes' to the ring. From the ring up the wall to the right to the ledge and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Termika
Up the SE wall along the edge (2 rings) to the balcony. Via 'Dilemma' to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
7-/7
Vypečená hra
Up the SE wall from the left or directly to the 1st ring and along the crack up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +2
4-
Dětské oči
Right of the S edge up the wall and through a crack to the ledge. Through the crack to… Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
7-/7
Růžové brýle
Left part of the SW wall (1st ring) to the balcony. Along the small crack (2 rings) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4-
Komín
Through the chimney with wedged stones between "Kapr" and "Mřenka" to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
6
Lojzíkovy oči
Along the W edge over the overhang to the ring. Directly up the wall, higher up left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6+/7-
Dilema
Left of the S edge up the wall (1st ring) to the balcony. Directly up the wall (2 rings)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
7/7+
Veselá varianta
Left of the start of Táta's Mourning Route up the wall over the bolt into the small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Tátova smuteční cesta
In the SE wall (left of the chimney) up the wall and small corner to the 1st ring. Along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7-/7
Čus bery
Through the center of the SW wall (2 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Stará kolena
From the boulder below the SE wall along the S edge (2 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8-/8
Barbatula ožila
Via a cheerful variant above the bolt into a horizontal crack and onto the balcony … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
6+/7-
Aeroflot
Along the detached pillar to the right up the wall into the hole. Over the overhang and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Danger
7-/7
Velký vodopád
In the right part of the S wall, 2 rings and a bolt into the gully to the hourglass. Up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
6
Kristova léta
Through the center of the wall to the ring, from the left diagonally right to the holes… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Cesta k bivaku
Right part of the wall over a small overhang to the ring. Directly up the wall, higher up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Hu Hu Ha Ha
Up the wall to the ring. (Massif to the right of the Monolith) Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
8-/8
Varianta (Expres)
Via 'Express' to the ring. From the ring traverse right to the edge. Up along it, higher… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
8-/8
Expres
Through the center of the wall (nut) to the ring. Traverse left along the wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
6
Tao
Left part of the SE wall (ring) to the balcony and up the SW wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +2
5+
Úhybný manévr
Right part of the SE wall to the 2nd ring of 'Saigon' route. Up the wall diagonally right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1