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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.

3
Budík
Ascent to the SE fore-rock. Through the chimney to the terrace, then left along it and up… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Brána
In the narrow NW face, via cracks (1st ring) to the 2nd ring. Up the face to the platform… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Brána
From inside the gate, either up the face to the right and over the overhang into the… Rock Climbing Danger
3
Brána
The ascent starts at the left edge of the NE face. Along the ledge left to the SE side of… Rock Climbing
6
Brána
Along the South edge (ring) to the pillar, then by 'Old Way' to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Brána
Through the left part of the SW face and a crack to the ring. Up the face to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Brána
To the left of the S edge, up the wall to a ledge. Left via the sokolík, then through the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7-/7
Brána
From the plateau side (left of the passage), along the edge to the 1st ring. Left up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Brána
To the left of the S edge, up the sokolíks to a ledge. Via the 'Pod slaněním' route to… Rock Climbing
4-
Brána
Along the N edge to the ledge and through the center of the NE face to the summit. Rock Climbing
4-
Kačer
Up the left part of the NE wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Kačer
In the middle of the SW wall, up the sokolík and crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
2+
Kačer
In the right part of the NE wall, follow the ledge to the right and along the N edge to… Rock Climbing
6-
Brána
From the NE, up the wall over ledges to the ring. Through the gully to the SE block of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2+
Kačer
From the NE, up the crack and chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Piraňa
Through the West chimney into the crack, then diagonally left to the ledge and to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
7-/7
Piraňa
Up the Northwest wall (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Velbloud
Through the 'Jirka's Route' corner to the ledge, traverse left to the ring, diagonally… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Velbloud
From the corner in the NE face, up the chimney under the overhang and traverse right to… Rock Climbing
4+
Velbloud
From the inner space on the SW side of the tower, up the chimney to jammed boulders.… Rock Climbing
2+
Velbloud
From the inner space on the SW side of the tower, crawl through the window to the NE side… Rock Climbing
5
Velbloud
Start 6m left of the 'Between the Humps' route. Via a crack under the overhang, double… Rock Climbing
3
Velbloud
From the highest point of the terrain (from NE) via a crack or wall along the edge to the… Rock Climbing
3
Velbloud
Via the 'Along the Hump' route into the corner and through it to the balcony. Through the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Velbloud
Pillars along the S edge (1st ring) to the 2nd ring. Along the edge to the 2nd ring of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Velbloud
From the S edge along the ledge right into the corner. Up the chimney and left up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Velbloudě
From the W chimney on the SE side, wall along the S edge to the ring. Wall left behind… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Lama
SE face (ring) to the forepeak. Along the southern edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Friends Fixed belay +1
3
Velbloudě
Along the E edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
2+
Velbloudě
N wall to the summit. Rock Climbing

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