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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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6+/7-
Podhradí
In the middle of the NE wall, via a jam to the ring and right up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Podhradí
Up the narrow NW wall (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Krkavec
From the E, via the Rajbas Promenade over K and the hourglass to the pillar.
6+/7-
Podhradí
Along the left edge of the NE wall (1st ring), traverse right into the jam, which leads… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Podhradí
Along the sharp E edge (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Podhradí
To the left of the NE wall, via a corner (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Krkavec
From the dissected corner on the N side of the tower, via cracks to the right to the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
4-
Krkavec
From the valley side, up the wall below the N edge of the tower into a corner, through… Rock Climbing Route in shadow
6-
Krkavec
From the dissected corner on the N side of the tower, via a crack to the left under the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
6-
Krkavec
The ascent starts below the valley wall behind a large pine tree. To the right of the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2+
Krkavec
From the S, via chimneys to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Kastelán
From NE via a crack to the ledge. Up a narrow crack (ring) and along the edge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Kastelán
From NW, from the tourist path, via a small crack to the balcony and along the inclined… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Kastelán
From NE along the E ridge to the SE pillar. Descend to the saddle and via the 'Old Stairs… Rock Climbing
4-
Kastelán
In the middle of the NE wall via a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Spare Route
2+
Kastelán
From SW via steps and a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
4+
Varta
From SE via the overhanging wall to the pre-summit. Via the 'Southern' route to the… Rock Climbing
4-
Varta
From W via the wall to the pre-summit and along the S ridge to the summit. Rock Climbing
2+
Varta
From NE via the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Varta
Up the wall along the E ridge to the summit. Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Pavouk
Along the face left next to the route "Ringing Corner" (2 rings) and traverse right into… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
9/9+
Pavouk
Along the west edge (4 rings) and left along the face (5th ring) to the 6th ring. Right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Karbaník
Up the overhanging valley wall via 4 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
4-
Karbaník
Through the corner in the left part of the NE face and a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow
2+
Karbaník
Up the NE chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow
5+
Karbaník
Up the crack in the right part of the SW wall to a small platform and left along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Karbaník
From the chimney in the SW wall, traverse left via the wall to the plinth and through it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2+
Karbaník
From the SW via the chimney between the tower and the "Žebrák" to the platform. Up the… Rock Climbing
6
Karbaník
Up the wall with plinths to the left next to the 'Prší' (Rains) route to the first bolt,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
2+
Žebrák
Up the chimney between the tower and the "Karbaník" to the platform. Up the wall to the… Rock Climbing

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