Giant Mountains foothills – Hořice offers sport climbing around Hořice – mainly in the sandstone quarries Lom u Sv. Josefa and Lom ve Vlčí, with more on Indiánova Hrubá skála and in Oblast 69. The climbing is on vertical walls and overhangs with fixed protection, often in the shade. Check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association before visiting.
Part of East Bohemia, Giant Mountains foothills – Hořice has 88 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 9. Explore its 4 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Vertical wall, Route in shadow, Overhang.
Rules
- 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.
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10. Evikova cesta
Start on the block by the hole, traverse the wall left to the thread anchors, then… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
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13. Dýmka míru
Over two thread anchors to the ring. From the ring slightly left. Finish directly to the…
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Strážcova tvář (boulder)
Over the ring up. Descent along the contour line. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
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11.-12. Indiánova tvář
Up the face of the rock over two thread anchors. The second anchor is approximately…
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8. Amálka
Straight to the hole, then right of the ring directly up. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
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9. Emanuel
Straight to the hole, from the ring left along the small pillars straight above the hole…
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3. Tetín (a) a Vidoň (b)
Departure left of the ring (variant a), or straight up the wall (variant b). Along the…
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4. Maňána
Up the left part of the north face. An easy route for stretching. No belay needed. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Laid wall
7+/8-
Šáhni si pro mě
Bouldering route over two bolts, length approx. 7 m, difficult move from the first bolt … Rock Climbing
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Kukadlo
Over one bolt, rappel over a sling around a tree or climb all the way up. Beautiful route. Rock Climbing