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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-
Svatodušní
From the SE, ascend via the left chimney, then a crack and the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Svatodušní
Ascend via a crack in the SW wall, over the overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing Spare Route
3
Svatodušní
Ascend the NE wall to the ramp, and then via a crack in the center of the wall to the… Rock Climbing
3
Svatodušní
From the SE, ascend via the right chimney, then the wall and a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Popraviště
To the right of the 'Yellow Corner' route, up a small chimney to the holes, then traverse… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Popraviště
In the left part of the wall, ascend via a prominent corner (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Popraviště
Follow the South edge (ring) directly to the 1st ring of the 'Executioner's Whip' route,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun
4+
Svatodušní
Follow the 'Drunken Disgust' route below the overhang. Traverse right and then along the… Rock Climbing
6-
Popraviště
To the left of the rock formation 'Severed Head', ascend via a crack in the SE wall (2… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6
Popraviště
Follow the 'Yellow Corner' route for about 3m, then traverse left through holes to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Popraviště
To the left of the 'Yellow Corner' route, follow the eastern edge to the 1st ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Škaroupkova špička
From the East, stem off the boulder and up the wall to the SE edge. Follow the route 'SE… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8+/9-
Škaroupkova špička
From the NE, up the wall along the sharp edge via 4 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
4-
Škaroupkova špička
To the right of the SE edge, traverse left on the wall to the edge and follow it to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger +1
4-
Škaroupkova špička
To the left of the SE edge, traverse right on the wall to the edge and follow the route … Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Stěna starých pánů
By way of 'Retired Classics' to the 3rd ring. To the left up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7-/7
Stěna starých pánů
Up the center of the NE wall (5 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Stěna starých pánů
In the right part of the NE wall, up the small pillar in the center of the detached… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7-/7
Stěna starých pánů
Left of the E edge, up the wall over the overhang (1st ring) and along the edge (2nd ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Stěna starých pánů
Up the left part of the NE wall (1st ring) directly to the 2nd ring. Left up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
4-
Stěna starých pánů
From the SE, up the crack (ring) to a vegetated balcony. Up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Stěna starých pánů
Right of the E edge, up the wall (3 rings) to a small plateau at the slanted crack. Up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Stěna starých pánů
To the right of 'Variant (Lančova)' directly up the wall (4 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
6-
Stěna starých pánů
In the left part of the wall via the pillar and wall to the ring. Above the ring,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Danger
7+/8-
Stěna starých pánů
By way of 'Lančova' to the ledge above the ring. Directly up the wall (3 rings) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Stěna starých pánů
In the fall line of the 'Lančova' route's crack, go directly up the wall to its start.… Rock Climbing Danger
6+/7-
Dodovka
Via the 'Dolečkova' route to the 'clocks'. Up the wall to the right to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Dodovka
Via the 'Dolečkova' route to the terrace. Go directly up the wall over the overhang to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7-/7
Dodovka
Up the SW wall diagonally right to the 1st ring. Along the edge to the ledge, traverse… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Dodovka
Up the valley wall to the ledge at the 'clocks' and left up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger

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