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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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2+
Káčátko
In the middle of the SW wall, up the broken crack to a block and then up the wall to the… Rock Climbing
3
Káčátko
From the NE, up the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Spare Route
Přeskok
Marta
From the fore-rock on the plateau side, by jumping to the S end of the tower and up the… Rock Climbing
5
Klaun
From the NW, through the chimney between the tower and the edge to the clocks. Traverse… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
4-
Klaun
By stemming against a boulder and up the wall along the E edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
2+
Klaun
From the edge on the SW side of the tower, jump to the lower part of the summit. Rock Climbing
4-
Klaun
From the plateau (SW) side, up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Švadlenka
From the W, up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Klaun
Up the valley NE wall and a chimney-like feature (sokolík) to a ledge. Up the sokolík to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
5+
Strašidýlko
From the valley NE side, climb diagonally right up the wall to a balcony, which is easily… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Strašidýlko
Ascend the middle of the plateau wall to a sloping ledge and along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Švadlenka
From the NW, from the stairs, step left onto the slab (clocks) directly over the ring up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
2+
Strašidýlko
In the left part of the S wall over the block to the edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
4+
Strašidýlko
The ascent is in the left part of the valley wall at a distinctive break. Through the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2+
Strašidýlko
Along the E edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
2+
Lama
From the forepeak along the S edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
2+
Lama
From the forepeak, right of the S edge, via prominent steps to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Žebračka
NE face along the E edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Žebračka
From SE over the overhang to the ledge, traverse right behind the edge and via the … Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Žebračka
Through the center of the NE face to the hole and (climbing) to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Žebračka
From NW, through the chimney and left up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2+
Žebračka
SE chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
4-
Žebračka
From NE, wall to the N edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
6-
Dušičková stěna
Ascend the SE wall diagonally right (ring) and then along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Svatodušní
Ascend via the wide crack to the left of the right crack in the NW wall, directly into… Rock Climbing
4-
Svatodušní
Follow the 'NE Crack' route to the ramp and then directly up the center of the NE wall to… Rock Climbing
4+
Svatodušní
Follow the North edge to the ramp and then via the 'sokolíky' (small chimneys/cracks) in… Rock Climbing
4-
Svatodušní
To the left of the 'NE Crack' route, ascend the wall and then via a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
4-
Svatodušní
Ascend the right crack in the NW wall to its end, traverse left below the crack, and then… Rock Climbing
4-
Svatodušní
From the East edge, ascend the wall diagonally left and then via the SE wall to the… Rock Climbing

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