Sandstone climbing day trips in the Czech Republic

Get a taste of sandstone climbing with these day trips to Adršpachu, Czech Paradise or Czech Switzerland. IFMGA-certified and expert climber Jan will be your guide.

Elbe Sandstone Mountains

+1 Days

May - Oct

Description

The Czech Republic doesn't have high mountains or famous peaks. However, it does have some incredible rock formations that have put this country on the rock climbing world map!

Czech climbers have made an indelible mark on the history of alpinism. And most of them started out on sandstone rocks. These sandstone climbing day trips will let you discover what's so special about this discipline and why people are coming from all over the world to get a taste of these rocks.

Depending on your level and wishes, we can climb in Adršpachu, Czech Paradise or Czech Switzerland. Each one of these offers hundreds of routes that we'll have to choose from. I know these spots really well and will take you to the routes that are best adapted to your climbing level.

Sandstone climbing is in many ways unique. It has its own set of rules and requires great mental endurance from the climber. I've got nearly 30 years of climbing experience and can offer a program tailored specifically for you.

So come join and experience sandstone climbing in its mecca. The Czech Republic is the perfect spot to try sandstone climbing for the first time. Contact me!

I also offer a similar climbing day trips in the High Tatras. Check them out!

Price includes

Guiding fee

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Price does not include:

transportation
accommodation
meals
insurance

I can lend you the climbing gear.

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FAQs

What area would we be climbing in?

We'll choose the climbing area according to your experience and weather conditions.

Will I be in a group with others? or is this a private trip?

This is a private trip

I am curious about how the climbing routes will be. Will these climbs be lead climbing? Top rope?

We will climb in trad areas, so mostly we reach the summit and then we rappel down.

What kind of previous experience and training do I need?

No previous experience is needed.

Are you offering other outdoor/adventure activities?

Yes sure! Please have a look here: https://www.explore-share.com/mountain-guide/jan-novotny/ for more details.

About the guide

Jan

5.0

(10)

Mountain Guide

I've been skiing and climbing since my early childhood. I graduated in 2005 from the Univerzity of Hradec Kralove with a Master degree at the Faculty of Education. Since then I worked as a history and PE teacher. I was also running an Outdoor sport's club at that time, spending plenty of time climbing, skiing etc. with my students.

In 2009, I became a full time skiing and climbing instructor.

Licences:
2009 – APUL C ski instructor
2010 – APUL B ski instructor
2011 – APUL telemark and snowboard
2012 – ISIA Mark (International ski instructors association)
– MSMT climbing instructor and Mountain leader
2013 – entered the UIAGM mountain guide education
2014 – passed the UIAGM Aspirant exam.
2015 - Succeeded the UIAGM / IFMGA final exam

Spending your holiday with you would be my pleasure. Whether in winter on a ski tour (in Czech Republic or Austria) or in summer among the spectacular sandstone towers.

It will be, with no doubt, a very pleasant experience for all of us. I'm an easygoing, friendly and reliable person with a good sense for responsibility.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with me !

Languages

Russian | German | English | Czech

Certificates

CAHV | IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA

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What people are saying about this trip

Jefferson

I had a great time and the guide really made me feel like we were friends on a day of climbing. Would do again! Thank you.

Maggi

This review is not for Jan Novotny, but for Juras Sefl. Unfortunately communication with Explore share was very haphazard, and I got the feeling if I hadn’t established contact a few aus prior to our climbing date, it wouldnt have happened. No contact from jan Novotny who was indisposed and got his friend Juras to fill in last minute. Juras Sefl was excellent, reliable and took excellent care of my first time climbing teenagers who felt safe in his hands and trusted him. I wasn’t so impressed with the head organisation, as I say, communication and organisation was not optimal and I wasn’t sure what kind of service we would get. No communication with the guide. Anyhow, the overall climbing experience with Juras was excellent.

Massimiliano

Since Jan was not available he recommend me to a guide friend of him and everything worked out perfectly. We did a day of cimbing in Adrspach and One in Checky Raj. Amazing experience!

Jason

Awesome day of climbing provided by Jan. Extremely knowledgeable about the area and a fantastic climber and guide. This trip to Hruboskelsko was amazing in every way and climbing the towers an unbelievable experience. Would highly recommend this trip to all climbers, whether new or experienced.

Andrew

We climbed locally in Turnov, which worked out perfectly. Jan was flexible and professional setting up a meeting spot and drove us to the climbing. He struck a perfect balance of grades and led routes I did not want to lead, and gave "laser guided beta" for gear on routes I did lead. We spoke of climbing, history, love, life, and politics while enjoying beautiful scenery. His local knowledge was obvious and enhanced the whole trip. While Czech sandstone is not for the faint of heart, Jan made this side of climbing very accessible and pleasurable far beyond my expectations. 10/10. If this trip is of interest to you, book with complete confidence.