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Part of Ptačí stěny, Ponorka has 8 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 3 to 7-/7. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Textile belay.

Rules

OVK: Use magnesium according to sandstone rules, first ascents only with the consent of the administrator.

Nature Conservation: Climbing seasonally prohibited from November 1st to March 31st. Nature Conservation Documents: Decision 2022-2026, Decision 2022-2026_Maps authority of Nature Conservation Protected Landscape Area Bohemian Paradise

Ostříží stěny and the Rájec valley are closed in spring for nesting birds. Check the current dates in the ČHS crag database.

The ČHS rules for climbing in Bohemian sandstone areas apply.

  • Chalk is banned.
  • No metal protection (cams, nuts, pitons) – only slings, knots and textile "UFOs" between the rings.
  • Climb on dry rock only – wet sandstone softens and breaks.
  • Do not alter the rock surface.
  • Abseil from the summit rings.

Parts of the area lie in Bohemian Switzerland National Park and the Elbe Sandstones Protected Landscape Area, where seasonal closures for nesting birds apply. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.

Parking

50.80620, 14.01701

5
Ponorka
By crack in the right part of the valley wall to the ledge, then left into another crack… Rock Climbing
4-
Ponorka
Through the left chimney in the valley wall onto the ledge and up the wall to the top. Rock Climbing
3
Ponorka
By crack in the E wall onwards. Rock Climbing
6
Ponorka
By overhanging crack and wall over 2 K onwards. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Ponorka
Right in the valley wall over 2 K onwards. Rock Climbing
4+
Ponorka
In the right part of the wall along the right edge and by cracks onwards. Rock Climbing
6
Ponorka
Narrow E wall directly over 1st ring, balcony and 2nd ring onwards. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4-
Ponorka
Left of the route "Men don't age" by crack to the ledge and left by notch onwards. Rock Climbing

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