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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+/7-
Bašta
Up the middle of the SW wall via the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +2
6-
Bašta
Up the SE wall (1st ring) to the holes, in them left to the edge and along it (2nd ring)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
5+
Zeď
To the right of Vylámané zuby, up the wall near the edge to the 1st ring and along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Zeď
About 2 m to the right of the Facade, up the wall to the ring, along the dihedrals/aretes… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Zeď
To the left of the Facade, along the crack and dihedral/arete, up the wall to a ledge.… Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
7+/8-
Zeď
Up the middle of the SW wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4-
Zeď
Along the right part of the NE wall (behind Hranáč) over two ledges to the summit. Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Golem
In the NW face, through the crack to the ring and from the right up the wall to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
7/7+
Golem
Via the 'Emperor's Baker' route to the 2nd ring. From the right along the edge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
7-/7
Golem
In the NE face, over the overhang to the ring and up the wall to the 2nd ring, then up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
6+/7-
Šikmá
Along the sharp S edge (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4+
Šikmá
Through the crack at the E edge into the NE face and to the ledge. Traverse left (ring)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Šikmá
Via the 'Comic Holes' route to the ring. To the left of the ring, directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Šikmá
In the middle of the S face with aid climbing, higher up the wall over 3 rings and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6-
Šikmá
Through the left part of the NE face to the ledge. Up the wall (ring) diagonally left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Budulínek
To the left of the N edge, through the crack to the ring and up the wall to the 2nd ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Šikmá
In the right part of the NE face to the ring and (building) up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4+
Šikmá
Along the right edge of the NE face to the balcony and up the NW face (ring) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Budulínek
From the SE fore-rock, along the S edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Budulínek
Through the crack in the N face to the balcony and up the wall to the right to the ring,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Budulínek
From the SE fore-rock, traverse left into the SW face to a small plateau and up the wall… Rock Climbing
5+
Budulínek
From the NW, through the crack and along the edge to the right onto a small plateau. Up… Rock Climbing Danger
4+
Budulínek
Up the SW face to the summit Rock Climbing
7/7+
Schovaná
From the NE, up the wall into a notch and via a crack to the 1st bolt. Along the wall and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
6+/7-
Stěna nad mýtinou
In the far right part of the wall (around the corner from the 'Cat Party' route), via a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
9/9+
Brnkova stěna
To the right of the route "Four Seasons", up the wall over 6 rings n. t. (unknown… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
5
Brnkova stěna
Between "Brnkova Wall" and the SE pillars of "Wall above the Clearing", via a chimney… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
8-/8
Brnkova stěna
Up the left part of the wall (3 rings) under the overhang. Up the wall to the right over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Brnkova stěna
From the NE, via a chimney between "Brnková Wall" and Cat Castle, higher up via a groove… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5
Brnkova stěna
Via the 'Balcony Promenade' route to the window. From there, directly up the right crack… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2

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