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.
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
6+/7-
Courák
Along the left edge (ring and bolt and hourglass) to the rappel anchor. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8-/8
Saigon
Through the center of the wall over 4 rings (slightly left between the 3rd and 4th ring)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
8-/8
No! Smajlík :o)
From the belay over the overhang directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Overhang
7-/7
Varianta Mikropády
From the start of 'Metal-Mania' up the wall directly to the 1st ring of the 'Micropády'… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
7+/8-
Bonbónek
Through the center of the overhanging SE wall (nut) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
6
Zrnění
From the top of Balvan up the wall to the ledge and traverse left in it to the hourglass.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Varianta Zrnění
Up the SW wall (2 nuts) directly to the ring of the Zrnění route and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +2
7-/7
Mikropády
The start is below the boulder near the SW wall. Small corners along the S edge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Metal-mánie
Left part of the SE wall to the 1st ring. Right up the wall below the overhang to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7-/7
Silosil
Via the Zrnění route about 4m, then right (1st ring) to the 2nd ring. Along the edge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
6
Nelítej !
Up the wall along the E edge (ring), higher along the edge and further up the wall along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
6+/7-
Megalománie
Via 'Metal-Mania' to the 1st ring and directly up the wall (3 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
5+
Večernice
Left part of the wall to the crack and through it (ring) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6+/7-
Blues
In the middle of the valley (SE) wall, by a distinct corner crack (hourglass) under an… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Horní varianta
Via the Zrnění route to the ring. From the ring up the wall to the right, then back above… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Boj o zrno
Right part of the SE wall into the depression and left to the ring. Straight up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6-
Přímá varianta
Via the 'Jezeďácká' route to the ledge. Straight up the wall to the 2nd ring and right up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6
Šup sem - šup tam
Right part of the wall (ring) to the balcony and right by the corner to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6+/7-
Tak nějak
From the overgrown fore-rock to the right of the 'Area of Dreams' route, up the wall … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
7/7+
Varianta (Areál snů)
Via the 'Area of Dreams' route to the 1st ring. From the ring straight up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6+/7-
Polednice
Via the 'Večernice' route about 4 meters up and then left over the 1st ring, a large… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4+
Močopudný koutek
In the right part of the wall by the corner to the top. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Areál snů
In the left part of the wall through the chimney to the overgrown fore-rock. Up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
5+
Jezeďácká
The start is to the right of the overgrown fore-rock. Left part of the wall (ring) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7-/7
Šuk kanta
Right part of the SW wall (1st ring) to the balcony. Along the S edge (2nd ring) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
4-
Klikatý komín
Through the corner at the left edge of the SW wall to the ledge. Traverse right and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Dunihlav
Middle of the SW wall to the ring. Up the wall to the large hourglass and along the crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2