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Climbing at East Bohemia

14094 routes
12 areas
1–11 grades

East Bohemia is one of the most important sandstone climbing regions in Central Europe. Its centre is the Broumov region on the Polish border: the Adršpach-Teplice Rocks – a national nature reserve protected since 1933, covering 17.12 km² and part of the Broumovsko PLA since 1991 – with more than 1,800 towers up to about 90 m high, the table mountain of Ostaš with a rock labyrinth on its summit plateau, Křížový vrch near Zdoňov, and the Broumov Walls topped by Božanovský Špičák (773 m), quieter and free of charge. Outside Broumovsko there is climbing in the Giant Mountains (the Labský důl icefall), the Orlické Mountains, around Trutnov, in the Škrovád quarries and near Hořice.

Adršpach is famous for cracks, Teplice for face climbing. Strict sandstone rules apply: no chalk or metal protection, only textile slings, knots and "UFOs" between sparse rings, and climbing only on dry rock and in daylight. In Adršpach and Teplice sectors open from 1 May or only from 1 July until the end of the year, with closures for nesting birds; entry is free with a Czech Mountaineering Association card. Křížový vrch and Škrovád are among the places recommended for a first taste of East Bohemian sandstone.

Part of Czech Republic, East Bohemia has 14094 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 11. Explore its 12 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Route in shadow, Vertical wall.

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.

Adršpach Rocks 6255 routes Teplice Rocks 2597 routes Křížový vrch 1666 routes Broumov Walls 1536 routes Ostaš 1076 routes Orlické Mountains 372 routes Škrovád 289 routes Trutnov region 110 routes Giant Mountains foothills – Hořice 88 routes Giant Mountains – KRNAP 74 routes Other sectors of East Bohemia 27 routes Bor 4 routes
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4
Koliba
From the SE through the overhanging corner to the block and left through the gully to the… Rock Climbing
2
Předskokan
From the plateau side by traversing and crawling between boulders to a small platform… Rock Climbing
5
Koliba
At the S corner up the wall (ring) to the block. From its SE edge by stepping over,… Rock Climbing
3
Koliba
Rock Climbing
3
Čertovo čůčo
Rock Climbing
4
Čertova kobylka
From the plateau side up the wall left past the edge to the corner crack. Up the crack… Rock Climbing
5
Zlatá muška
From the NW up the wall, through the gully (ring) and up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Peklo (Veverka)
Above the starting wall of route no. 1, through the chimney to the top. Rock Climbing
6+
Peklo (Veverka)
Via route no. 9 to the 2nd ring. Traverse left to the 3rd ring, traverse past the edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Peklo (Veverka)
The ascent starts on the N side of the tower. Up a short wall, then left through a… Rock Climbing
6+
Peklo (Veverka)
From the block below the right part of the valley wall into the crack and up it to the… Rock Climbing
6+
Peklo (Veverka)
Start in the South part of the rock block directly on the ridge. Up the sloping wall… Rock Climbing
6
Peklo (Veverka)
From the start of route no. 9, traverse the wall right to the edge and along it to the… Rock Climbing
5
Peklo (Veverka)
Left in the SE face via the crack to the saddle. Route no. 1 to the top. Rock Climbing
6+
Peklo (Veverka)
From the 2nd ring of route no. 9, up over the overhang and left along the edge to the… Rock Climbing
4
Peklo (Veverka)
Above the starting wall of route no. 1, left along the North edge up the wall (ring) to… Rock Climbing
5
Peklo (Veverka)
In the middle of the SE face via a double crack to the saddle. Route no. 1 to the top. Rock Climbing
5
Čertova tchyně
Follow route no. 1 to the plateau block. Overhang and left up the wall to the ring. Up… Rock Climbing
6+
Peklo (Veverka)
From the SE fore-rock via the right crack to the balcony, then right beyond the edge and… Rock Climbing
5+
Kotle
From the NW in the notch, left to the edge and along it (ring) to the pillar. Route no. 1… Rock Climbing
6
Peklo (Veverka)
From the North platform, left via the corner crack and through the center of the NE face … Rock Climbing
2
Kotle
Through the SW chimney to the pillar and up the wall to the top. Rock Climbing
5
Čertova brána
The start is below the center of the valley wall. Traverse right to the edge (hour-glass)… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Čertova tchyně
Through cracks in the NE face (1st ring) to the platform and left up the wall (2nd ring)… Rock Climbing
5
Čertova brána
Follow route no. 3 up to the sloping crack, then right along it to the pre-summit. Route… Rock Climbing
6+
Čertova tchyně
From the SW via the chimney to the NW terrace and up the wall (ring) to the top. Rock Climbing
2
Čertova brána
From the plateau side via the crack to the pre-summit. Along the edge to the top. Rock Climbing
6-
Čertova tchyně
From the NW via the chimney to the plateau block and cross over into the SW face.… Rock Climbing
6
Čertova brána
Through the center of the NE face to the ledge, traverse to the ring and diagonally left… Rock Climbing
3
Bača
Via the NW chimney to the pillar and up the wall n.v. Rock Climbing

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