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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+
Severní bastion
From the fore-peak on the SW side, up the right part of the SW wall to the crack, along… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Severní bastion
From the fore-peak on the W side, up the center of the SW wall (ring) to the pre-summit,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Mincovna
At the end of the passage between "Main Summit" and "East Pillar", via stemming and a… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Severní bastion
From the NE, up the right part of the wall into the crack, which (1st ring) leads to an… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Mincovna
To the right of the passage (from the internal areas of the Cat Castle on the NE side),… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7-/7
Šenkovna
From the terrace by the ladder, via a jam to the ring, and up the wall past the hourglass… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4-
Mincovna
Along the S edge to the terrace and via a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Mincovna
In the left part of the SW wall, via jams and a corner into the chimney, then to the pre… Rock Climbing
7
Šenkovna
From the terrace via a narrow crack to the 1st ring. Via a narrow crack and the wall to…
5+
Mincovna
Via the 'Meow' route to the ledge and directly up the wall to the small platform by the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Šenkovna
To the right in the valley wall via a narrow crack to the 1st ring. Up the wall…
4+
Hlavní vrchol
To the right of the start of the 'Kamenolom' route, via the chimney to the balcony. Up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Hlavní vrchol
From SE (from the labyrinth tourist path) via a wide chimney, higher up a corner and then… Rock Climbing
6-
Hlavní vrchol
From the tourist path, up the SE wall below the overhang to the 1st ring. Up the wall… Rock Climbing
4+
Hlavní vrchol
In the corridor between "East Pillar" and "Main Tower" via the northern corner to the top. Rock Climbing
4+
Hlavní vrchol
Between "Main Summit" and "East Pillar" in the corridor via the NE corner (ring) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Hlavní vrchol
From the end of the tourist path in the interior, via a chimney to the fore-summit and a… Rock Climbing
4+
Hlavní vrchol
Start via the 'Něžný kout' route. Up the corner and at the beginning of the small crack,… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Jižní věž
From the boulders on the SE side of the tower, up a narrow wall (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2+
Jižní věž
From SW via the chimney and wall to the plateau. Up the wall along the N ridge to the… Rock Climbing
4+
Jižní věž
From the tourist path on the NE side of the tower, via the chimney to the small balcony… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Jižní věž
To the right of the 'Obouručka' route via a chimney and crack to the hole, then a narrow… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Parkán
Along the west edge over 3 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Večerní
Wall to the right of the E ridge Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
3
Parkán
Along the face along the S edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
4-
Večerní
Directly along the E ridge and via the 'Němečkova' route to the summit. Rock Climbing
4+
Večerní
Left of the N ridge up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Večerní
SE wall to the ring and left along the ridge to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Laid wall
6-
Pavouk
The ascent starts at the left edge of the NE face. Along the face diagonally left behind… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2+
Parkán
Via small chimneys in the SW face to the summit. Rock Climbing

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