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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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8/8+
Grinch
From the NW side, through the corner (1st ring) to the ledge, traverse left to the ridge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
4-
Souhvězdí Polárky
Right of the SE ridge, up the small crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
2+
Souhvězdí Polárky
Via the distinctive gully at the E edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
2+
Souhvězdí Polárky
Through the chimney between the adjacent towers to the summit. Rock Climbing
4-
Placák
Left of the route 'Cosmic Line' along the ridge and up the face along the ridge to the… Rock Climbing
4+
Placák
Center of the SE face along the winding crack to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Zlodějíček
NE face to the summit. Rock Climbing Danger
2+
Zlodějíček
NW face to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Zlodějíček
Right part of the NE face to the summit. Rock Climbing
7+/8-
Zloděj
Through the crack in the E face (slings) to the ring, further through the crack to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Zloděj
Through the corner right of the S ridge 2m up, traverse left to the ridge, along it (2… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Zloděj
The start is at the S ridge, (climbing) onto a small plateau, up the crack and face to… Rock Climbing
6-
Zloděj
From the SW, via a small pillar/arete to the ring. Traverse right through holes behind… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Zloděj
Along the S ridge to a small plateau. Traverse right across the face and along the E… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2+
Bratrská
From the N, a jump from the edge slab to the summit. Rock Climbing
4-
Bratrská
Along the S ridge to the pre-summit and up the face to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Bratrská
SW crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Spare Route
3
Zloděj
From the NE, a corner into the chimney and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
2+
Zloděj
From the NW, between the tower and the edge slab, up the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Bratrská
From the South edge, up the wall right to the 1st ring. Up the wall along the East edge … Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Bratrská
From the North edge, up the wall left to the detached block. Traverse left and up the… Rock Climbing
4+
Bratrská
Via the crack in the SE face to the detached block. Via the "North Face" route to the… Rock Climbing
?
Bratrská
Up the NE chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
2+
Rukavička
From the NW, via the crack to the plateau. Via the 'Descent' route to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Rukavička
Via the 'Crack' route to the 'hourglass', traverse left and then up the crack to the… Rock Climbing
2+
Rukavička
From the SE, via the crack in the corner to the small pillar. Via the 'Descent' route to… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Rukavička
Directly through the fissure into the crack of the 'Lightning' route and follow it to the… Rock Climbing
4-
Rukavička
Along the South edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
2+
Rukavička
From the SE, up the small chimney to the pillar. Via the crack to the plateau and up the… Rock Climbing
3
Sváteční
From the East, up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing

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