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.
6
Varianta (Letecká)
Via 'Letecká' to the 1st ring. Directly up the wall to the 2nd ring and follow 'Kočičí… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Oknem
From the terrace below the NW wall of the upland rampart, via the corner to a sloping… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Od kalichu
From the inner space of the "Cave of Czech Brethren" via a double crack above the carved… Rock Climbing
3
Kuželova
Left part of the SE wall of the upland rampart below the overhang. To the right, by crack… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Traverzová
From the upland side to the right via the corner to the ledge, traverse left along it to… Rock Climbing
6
Letecká
To the right of the W edge up the wall to the 1st ring of the 'Kočičí hřbet' route. Left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Kočičí hřbet
At the left edge of the SW wall, straddle against a boulder (1st ring) to the 2nd ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Šestý obratel
The start is at the E edge of the upland rampart. Traverse right behind the edge below… Rock Climbing
4-
Spára
In the center of the SW wall via a crack to the ledge. Follow 'Kuželova' route to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Ze sedmého schodu
Start as 'Via Veronika', above the overhang to the left (ring) and along the edge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Varianta (Oknem)
From the terrace below the NW wall, directly through the corner over the overhang into… Rock Climbing
4+
Pechrova hřebenovka - Vteřinová varianta
To the left of the start (from SW) of the Pechrova Hřebenovka route, via chimney and… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Varianta (Solidní nejistota)
From the through-chimney, approximately 3m up the chimney and traverse the wall left to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Krásná
To the left of the 'Českých bratří' route, by straddling and crack to the ring, through… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Punk spára
Start via the corner of the Traverzová route to the shelf, directly up the double crack… Rock Climbing
6-
Perioda
From the pillar on the SE side up the wall (1st ring) to the corner of the 'Kramářská'… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
4+
Křandova
The ascent is below the E edge. Up the wall to the small pillar, (by building up) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
4+
Přímá varianta
Via 'Křandova' to the ring. Above the ring, diagonally left up the wall to the E edge and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Kramářská
Through the right part of the SW wall diagonally right to the 1st ring. Up the wall right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
4-
Krajková varianta
Up the SE wall to the small pillar. Via 'Křandova' route to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6-
Jeřábkova varianta
Via 'Studijní' (Study) route to the 1st ring. From the ring, directly up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6+/7-
Oxikova diretka
Up the wall along the S edge (ring) directly to the 2nd ring of the 'Studijní' (Study)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6
Studijní
Through the right part of the NE wall (2 rings) to the pre-summit. Via 'Křandova' route… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6+/7-
Koutová
In the left part of the SW wall (by building up) to the corner crack and via that to the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6
Prstovka
In the right part of the wall via a crack over the overhang to the top. Rock Climbing Spare Route
4-
Červinková varianta
In the left part of the NE wall via an oblique crack to the platform. Via 'Křandova'… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
4+
Kájova cesta
Left of 'Tomáš's Route' via a notch (hourglass) and a step left into a crack and higher… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Tomášova cesta
In the right part of the wall via a wide crack above the window. Traverse right in the… Rock Climbing Danger
4+
Barrandovské terasy
From the corner in the right part of the wall left to the overgrown balcony. Via small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Barrandovská spára
Via a crack in the SW wall (ring) to the pre-summit. Via 'Křandova' route to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +4