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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.

6-
Cikán
To the left of the E edge to a ring, from the ring left onto the edge and to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Cikán
Wall along the S edge. Rock Climbing
8/8+
Cikán
Between ZEDNICKA (Mason's) and KE SLAŇAKU (To the Rappel Point). Rock Climbing
6-
Cikán
SW wall near the S edge. Rock Climbing
7+/8-
Soudeček
Up the overhanging NE wall past 2 rings and to the right of the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
6-
Třešnička
From the NE, via an airy chimney to the plateau. Up the wall and edge (3 rings) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Jirkovy věže
Via the corner crack in the valley wall to the 1st ring. Traverse the wall left behind… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
6+/7-
Harpagon
Through the middle of the northeast face to the 1st ring. Along the wall slightly to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7-/7
Píšťaly
In the left part of the west face of the left pillar, a crack to the 1st bolt. Along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
5
Plotna
From the recess in the middle of the wall, via a double crack and higher via a crack to… Rock Climbing Spare Route
6+/7-
Plotna
Along the wall along the southern edge (4 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Plotna
In the left part of the west face (to the left of the route “School of Loops”) along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6-
Plotna
From the niche in the middle of the wall, via the right crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route
8/8+
Signum laudis
Approach 3m through the 'Ledvin Stones' route's corner and left to the 1st stainless… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8
Plotna
SW wall (on the slope) 2bh to the third ring of the route 'Vysoko nad věcí'. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7/7+
Signum laudis
Approach via the "Cesta do neznáma" (Road to the Unknown) route (2 rings) and left along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Kout
In the right part of the north wall along the edge (3 bolts) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
5+
Flora
Through the western corner to the pillar and a crack (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Kout
Follow the route "Křídlo" (Wing) to the 2nd bolt and then right along the wall to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
5+
Flora
Via 'Sokolík' to the pillar and along the 'Vegetable' route to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8/8+
Kout
The approach is to the left of the route "Necky". Along the West wall next to a sharp… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
7/7+
Kout
The approach is the same as the route "Necky". After 6 meters, turn left to the 1st ring.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
5
Kout
Left crack in the recess to the top. Rock Climbing Spare Route
7-/7
Meteorologická
At the left edge of the NW face, up the chimney-crack behind a detached block of unusual… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Meteorologická
To the left of the "Triangle" chimney via the edge and corner to the 1st ring, up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6-
Kůrovec
From the west up the face and edge (bolt) to the shelf. Higher into the north face, which… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7-/7
Orchestr
Along the edge (left of Saxophone) via 3 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
7+/8-
Orchestr
Via the pedestal/pinnacle and face (2 rings) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
9/9+
Orchestr
In the valley face (left of Xylophone) up the face via 2 rings to the ledge and from the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
6
Orchestr
To the left of the "Telephone" route, up the corner crack to the summit. Rock Climbing

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