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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.

4-
Hranáč
Up the middle of the NW wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Hranáč
From the start of Slimácká, traverse the wall to the left to the North edge below the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7-/7
Hranáč
To the left of the East edge, traverse the wall to the right behind the edge and along it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +2
3
Hranáč
Along the right part of the NW wall along the edge to the ledge. Up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow
4+
Bambulka
Through the crack (widened at the bottom) directly into the chimney and via the 'Clown's… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2+
Bambulka
From the South, from the passable passage, via a chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Bambulka
Up the right part of the NE wall (ring) and right along the edge to the balcony. Via the … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
5+
Bambulka
From NW, via cracks towards the hourglass and traverse left into a chimney. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Bambulka
Up the left part of the NE wall (1st ring) to the balcony. Over the boulder to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
5+
Bambulka
From SW, a long traverse left on a sloping ledge and via a crack to the 1st ring. Left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
Přeskok
Bambulka
From the South, from the massif, by a jump to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Bambulka
Via a small ridge into a traverse and along the 'Mobilomania' route to the 1st ring. Via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
4+
Kočička
From the North, via a crack to the balcony and along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow
5
Kočička
In the left part of the valley wall, via a double crack and higher up via a chimney to… Rock Climbing
4-
Kočička
Via a chimney between the tower and BAMBULKA to a vegetated balcony. Left along the… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Kočička
Up the valley's NE wall along the crack (1st ring) and along the wall over an overhang to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Stěna nad mýtinou
From the right edge of the NE wall, via a diagonal corner left to a small platform.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Kočička
From the inner space (between "Kočička" and "Bambulka"), via a chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Kočička
Via the 'For Fat Gentlemen' route to a vegetated balcony. Via a narrow chimney to the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Kočička
Via the 'Across the Balcony' route to the 2nd ring. Left along the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
7-/7
Stěna nad mýtinou
Through the middle of the wall (2 rings) to a prominent ledge with a large hourglass and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7+/8-
Stěna nad mýtinou
Via the 'Pudding' route to the 1st ring. Via a small ridge to the 3rd ring of the … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7+/8-
Stěna nad mýtinou
Via the 'Emotional Investment' route to the 3rd ring. Up the wall to the left and then… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
7-/7
Stěna nad mýtinou
In the left part of the NE wall, via a small ridge to the 1st ring and along the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8-/8
Stěna nad mýtinou
Along the prominent edge in the NE wall (5 rings) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
7+/8-
Stěna nad mýtinou
In the left part of the wall, via a small ridge to the 1st ring. Diagonally left (2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4+
Stěna nad mýtinou
From NW via cracks to the top. Rock Climbing Danger
3
Stěna nad mýtinou
Via a chimney in the SE wall to the top. Rock Climbing
6
Severní bastion
From the NE, along the edge of the rib (2 rings) to its summit. Over the crest (3rd ring)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Severní bastion
From the SE, up the wall over a small overhang and along the edge to the ring. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay

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