On the first of May, some climbing sectors in Adrspach and Teplice open after their "winter sleep," within the territory of the Adrspach-Teplice Rocks National Nature Reserve. Let's remind ourselves of the basic rules.
Rules
- The rocks are accessible to all climbers, not just members of the Czech Mountaineering Association (ČHS), provided that the conditions and rules of climbing are followed.
- ČHS members with a valid card have free access to the rocks. Climbers who are not members of ČHS are required to pay an entrance fee.
- Climbing is permitted in some sectors from May 1st, but in others only from July 1st (see map).
- The usual principles of sandstone climbing apply here - climbing on wet rocks is prohibited, the use of rock-damaging safety measures is prohibited, climbing is only allowed during daylight hours, etc.
- The use of magnesium and other chemical or mineral substances for drying hands is strictly prohibited.
- Vegetation is also protected - damaging vegetation on the rocks, removing soil from terraces and rocks, etc., is prohibited.
- First ascents are only possible with prior consent from the Administration of the Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area.
Sectors
- From May 1st to December 31st, mountaineering activities in the NPR ATS area are permitted in Vstupní obvod, Město, Království (part), Ostrov, Milenecká hora.
- From July 1st to December 31st, mountaineering activities in the NPR ATS area are permitted in Podhradí, Himaláj, Království, Panoptikum, Jezerka, Za pískovnou, Rokle nad Spáleným Mlýnem.
More information about climbing on sandstone towers can be found on the ČHS website.
