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Climbing at Prachov Rocks

3007 routes
13 areas
1–11 grades

The Prachov Rocks (Prachovské skály) are a rock town about 6 km north-west of Jičín and one of the best-known nature reserves in Bohemian Paradise. The sandstone towers and walls formed from Cretaceous sea sediments and are now criss-crossed by hiking loops with viewpoints. climbing.place lists more than 3,000 routes here.

Entry is paid (in 2026 from 150 CZK, 200 CZK in high season), parking is paid too, and the site is open roughly 7:00–19:00.

Part of Bohemian Paradise, Prachov Rocks has 3007 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 11. Explore its 13 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Vertical wall, Danger.

Rules

The site operator sets the conditions for climbers (entry, permits) – check them before you go.

  • Chalk is banned.
  • No metal protection – fixed gear and textile protection (slings, knots) only.
  • Climb ground-up and on dry rock only.
  • Parties of no more than 5 climbers.
  • Abseil only from fixed anchors.
  • Reach the crags only on public and marked paths.
  • Do not damage the rock or plants, do not disturb nesting birds and keep noise down.
  • First ascents usually need prior approval.

On most rocks climbing is allowed only from 1 April to 31 October. Check current status and exceptions (hruboskalsko.cz, ČHS crag database) before you go.

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7
Mravenčí věž
Up the east face to the ring, diagonally right behind the edge and via a small pillar… Rock Climbing
7
Mravenčí věž
Three meters to the right of the northeast edge, directly up the north face. Rock Climbing
6-
Mravenčí věž
Up the wall directly to the ring of “Bauš's Wall” and via it to the summit.
6-
Mravenčí věž
Up the center of the north face to the ring, diagonally right (sling) to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Mravenčí věž
To the right along the northeast edge, then diagonally right to the ring, up the gully to… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Mravenčí věž
In the left part of the wall via the largest overhang (ring) and up the wall over the 2nd…
6-
Mravenčí věž
Approach from the north via the overhanging west edge above the overhang (ring) and along… Rock Climbing
8
Mravenčí věž
In the right part of the N face diagonally right to a small pillar/overhang and up it to…
9
Mravenčí věž
To the right of the western overhanging edge via the overhanging wall (ring) above the… Rock Climbing
8
Mravenčí věž
To the right of the North Right Route, up the wall over the overhang and along the crack. Rock Climbing
6
Mravenčí věž
Along the northeast edge to a ledge, diagonally left into the south face (ring), up and… Rock Climbing
6
Mravenčí věž
Along the southeast edge through a crack, higher up the wall to the ring, 1 m left and up… Rock Climbing
8
Mravenčí věž
To the right of the SE edge over the overhang to the 1st ring, up the wall directly to…
8
Mravenčí věž
Up the center of the south face via the ring to the ring of the Old Route. Rock Climbing
7
Šikmá věž
Along the edge directly over the ring to a small balcony and directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Šikmá věž
From the second ring left to the northwest edge. Rock Climbing
6
Šikmá věž
In the S face via an overhanging small pillar/arete and along a diagonal crack left to…
7/7+
Šikmá věž
Up the overhanging gully in the southeast edge to a small ledge and then via the… Rock Climbing
6-
Šikmá věž
Up the south face directly to the ring. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Šikmá věž
Stepping over from the boulder into the east face, to the crack, along it via the…
8
Šikmá věž
From the block overhanging into the middle of the overhanging wall and over two rings and…
7
Šikmá věž
From the ledge in the west face diagonally right to the ring, to the crack in the south… Rock Climbing
6-
Šikmá věž
Along the northeast edge via the ring. Rock Climbing
8
Šikmá věž
From the northern fore-rock via an overhang, diagonally left to a ledge, higher up to a… Rock Climbing
6
Šikmá věž
From the west to the northwest edge via the ring. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Šikmá věž
Up the right part of the north face via the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Mouřenín
Rock Climbing
3
Mouřenín
Rock Climbing
7
Mouřenín
Face between the routes Northwest Edge and North Right Crack. Rock Climbing
7
Mouřenín
Danger

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