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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.

6-
Stovka
Up the center of the NE wall via a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Stovka
Up the center of the SE wall via a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6
Stovka
Right of the E edge, up the wall diagonally left to the 1st ring at the edge. From the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Celda
From the SW, up the wall to the right under the overhang and through a corner in the SE… Rock Climbing
5
Stovka
Along the detached pillar forming the N edge, via 2 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
5
Celda
Left of the Over the Abyss route, traverse into the NE wall and follow it (2 rings) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Vašek
Up the SW wall to the small balcony and traverse right to the edge towards the clock. Via… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Vašek
In the right part of the SE wall, via the chimney or by bridging against the edge to the… Rock Climbing
5+
Vašek
In the right part of the valley wall, ascend and up the gully to the ledge. Traverse left… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Cikánský vůz
From the boulder on the plateau side, up the wall to the right or directly along the edge… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Danger +1
Přeskok
Nic
Freely onto the eastern massif and jump to the summit. Rock Climbing
2+
Nic
Through the chimney between the massifs to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Cikánský vůz
From the W, up the wall over the overhang and slightly right to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger +1
2+
Nic
Up the East wall near the left edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Cikánský vůz
From the SE, build up below the overhang and up the wall to the right to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
4-
Opice
Via the Corner Crack route to the斜ledge and along it left to the balcony. Via the Edge… Rock Climbing
3
Opice
Below the right part of the NE wall, from the overgrown platform, diagonally left up the… Rock Climbing
4
Cikánský vůz
Up the wall to the right of the N edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Laid wall
5+
Cikánský vůz
Through the center of the NE wall over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
5
Opice
Via the wall and crack in the SE wall, higher up through a narrow small chimney to the… Rock Climbing
4+
Opice
Along the north edge up the wall to the balcony. Via the Edge route to the summit. Rock Climbing
4-
Opice
In the right part of the NE wall, via the crack to the balcony and along the edge to the… Rock Climbing
4+
Opice
From the SW corner cracks to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Opice
Unknown climbers. From the NE, through the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Opice
From the S wall diagonally right into the chimney and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Opice
Along the E edge over the overhang (1st ring) to the small platform. Via the wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
Přeskok
Felda
From the outer slab on the NW side of the tower, by stepping over to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Felda
Via the wall along the E edge over the ring to the terrace. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Felda
Via the crack in the SW wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Danger Spare Route
6
Felda
Through the middle of the SE wall to the balcony and along the E edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Danger

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