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Climbing at Ostaš

1076 routes
3 areas
2–10 grades

Ostaš is a table mountain near Police nad Metují in the Broumov region, with a rock labyrinth on its summit plateau. The climbing is divided into three parts – the Lower Labyrinth, the Upper Labyrinth and Zadní Ostaš; the Bor bouldering area is nearby.

The climbing is traditional sandstone, mostly vertical walls with fixed and textile protection. Sandstone rules apply – no chalk or metal gear, dry rock only. Ostaš lies in the Broumovsko PLA; check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association before visiting.

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.

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Karbaník
Up the South chimney and crack to the balcony, left across the plateau and via the crack… Rock Climbing
2+
Žebrák
Up the chimney between the tower and the "Karbaník" to the platform. Up the wall to the… Rock Climbing
4-
Karbaník
From the NE via the wall to the ring of the 'Dírou' (Through the Hole) route and along it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Žebrák
From the start of the 'Jižní hrana' (South Edge) route via the crack, higher up via the… Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger
4+
Žebrák
From the NE (from the slope) up the wall along the E edge (1st ring) to the 2nd ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Žebrák
Along the East edge (ring) to the 1st ring and further directly along the edge to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4+
Žebrák
Follow the 'Beranova' route to the 2nd ring. Directly up the wall to the balcony. Follow… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Žebrák
From the boulder below the SW wall traverse right onto the S edge and along it to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Žebrák
Up the crack to the right of the S edge and via the wall to the 2nd ring of the 'Beranova… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Žebrák
The start is below the S edge. Up the crack and along the edge via the 'Jižní hrana' … Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Žebrák
Directly up the center of the NE wall (2 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2+
Žebrák
From the NE via the corner and wall to the small platform between the tower and the … Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Budík
From the SE summit to the NW summit. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Budík
Along the E edge up the face (ring) to the end of the traverse of the 'Skiklubova' route… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Budík
Via 'Front Way' to the beginning of the terrace. Traverse the face to the right to the S… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Budík
Through the center of the face into the hole to the ring. To the 2nd ring and from there… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Budík
From the fore-rock (from SE) up the face to the right, higher up traverse left to the S… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Danger
6
Budík
Through the left part of the NE face to the ring and in the holes above the ring traverse… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Budík
Via 'Back Way' to the small platform. Directly up the face (1st ring) and slabs to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Budík
From the start of 'Jaryk's Edge' route, up the face to the sloping ramp, along which left… Rock Climbing
6-
Budík
Via 'Back Way' into the斜chimney and from there traverse right to the ring. To the right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Budík
Through the right part of the NE face to the small platform. Through the slanted chimney… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
7-/7
Budík
To the right of the 'Pilgrimage Variant' route, up the face (1st ring) to the 2nd ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Budík
Via 'Jaryk's Edge' to the small platform. Up the face along the edge (1st ring) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Budík
From the terrain below the SE face, ascend via solid climbing to the crack and then up it… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Budík
From the boulders on the N side of the tower, up the face to the right to the NW edge.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Danger
6
Budík
The ascent is below the left part of the SW face. Up the face and slab to the 1st ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Brána
In the NE face (to the right of the gate), up the face and a rounded slab to the ledge.… Rock Climbing Danger
4-
Budík
Via 'Front Way' to the terrace. From the terrace, a crack leads to the saddle between the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Budík
Rock Climbing

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