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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.

Dolní labyrint 612 routes Horní labyrint 363 routes Zadní Ostaš 101 routes
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4
Joe
In the left part of the W face. Rock Climbing Vertical wall
5+
Joe
Along the E edge. Rock Climbing Vertical wall
5+
Joe
W face at the S edge. Rock Climbing Vertical wall
8+/9-
Střecháč
Along the small chimney left to the rivet, through the chimney to the 2nd rivet, right to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
7-/7
Strakatá
Middle of the face (rivet) directly to the abseil ring. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
6
Lokr
Left (about 3m) of the 'Shingle' route, directly up the face to the summit. Rock Climbing Danger
8-/8
Strakatá
Left part of the face (2 rings) to the ledge. Traverse right to the abseil ring. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
4+
Lokr
Along the right upper edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Danger
6
Strakatá
Right part of the face to the ledge under the overhang. Traverse left to the abseil ring. Rock Climbing Vertical wall
2
Lokr
SE chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2+
Lokr
Along the left upper edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Lokr
Left part of the valley face via a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
?
Lokr
From the White Massif on the SE side, descend the face and traverse/jump to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7+
Skrytá stěna
SW face (slightly diagonally left, also possible directly or diagonally right) to the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
8/8+
Mys dobré naděje
Up the face along the W edge, over 2 rings to the ledge, and along the edge to the summit… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
8-/8
Skrytá stěna
Via the 'Evening Sorrows' route to the 2nd ring. Directly up the face to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
8+/9-
Mys dobré naděje
From the left edge, slightly right up the face to the ring, then slightly left up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
8+/9-
Mys dobré naděje
Via the 'Trips into Dreams' route to the ledge, and from the ledge above the 2nd ring, up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
8-/8
Mys dobré naděje
From the right edge, diagonally left up the face to the 1st ring, and directly up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
8+/9-
Mys dobré naděje
Via the 'Conference of the Dumb' route to BH, traverse the face left to the ring of the … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
9/9+
Mys dobré naděje
Up the face behind the tree to the bolt, and diagonally left to the ring of the 'Domino'… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6+/7-
Devětadevadesátka
From the NE, up the wall via a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Danger
6+/7-
Devětadevadesátka
From the E edge, up the wall via a ring to a small balcony, traverse right in the ledge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Devětadevadesátka
From the NE terrace, up a crack to a ledge and left along it to the 'hodiny' (hourglass).… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Devětadevadesátka
Up the SW wall to a balcony to a ring and up the wall to the sub-summit. Left to the main… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Devětadevadesátka
Up the wall along the N edge, higher up along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Danger
5+
Devětadevadesátka
From the upper side, up a corner to a ring. Traverse left onto the N edge and follow it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Devětadevadesátka
From the SW, up a crack next to the chimney to a ring, up the wall left to holes and a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Devětadevadesátka
From the NE or SW, up a chimney to the sub-summit, then via a crack and the wall to the… Rock Climbing
4+
Stovka
Left of the E edge, up the wall to a ledge, traverse right beyond the edge and up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay

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