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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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Okrajová věž
By the southwest overhanging arête to the ledge and the south face. Rock Climbing
7
František
Up the East wall over the ring. Rock Climbing
8
František
Along the Northeast edge over the ring. Rock Climbing
7
František
Along the Southeast edge over the ring. Rock Climbing
5
František
From the South via the chimney, traverse right around the edge to the ring. Rock Climbing
6
František
Up the wall below the abseil point. Rock Climbing
4
Cesťáček
7/7+
Cesťáček
In the left part of the South face diagonally left to the edge and along it (ring) to the…
6
Cesťáček
From the northwest, via the crack to the balcony, slightly left, and up the slabby north… Rock Climbing
2
Minaret
Diagonally right to the summit
7
Cesťáček
Directly up the center of the south face. Rock Climbing
6
Minaret
Along the southwest ridge to the summit
2
Cesťáček
Along the Southeast Ridge. Rock Climbing
5
Minaret
North wall
2
Minaret
From the west traverse right to the ledge behind the edge and northeast ridge to the…
3
Minaret
Along the northeast ridge to the summit
Přeskok
Schovanka
South face to a small rock formation and from its top traverse to a ledge in the "South…
5
Schovanka
Along the right part of the wall to the summit
6
Schovanka
From the west across the balcony. Rock Climbing
3
Schovanka
Along the right part of the north face to the ledge, higher up leftwards. Rock Climbing
3
Schovanka
Rock Climbing
5
Schovanka
From the southwest via the overhang, higher up via the gully/crack on the southwest face. Rock Climbing
1
Schovanka
Rock Climbing
7
Březová věž
Diagonally right through the crack in the south face past the edge (ring) and right along… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Březová věž
From the ledge on the S face of Richelieu to the ledge on the N face of Březová věž … Rock Climbing
6-
Březová věž
Through the chimney, higher via opposition to the fore-summit. Overhang into the wall …
8
Březová věž
Up the south face over the ring. Rock Climbing
7
Březová věž
Via small pillars in the north face to the ledge (ring) and diagonally right to the…
6
Březová věž
Via a small pillar to the balcony and through the crack, higher up the E edge to the…
6-
Březová věž
Along the valley's northeast edge to the balcony and along the edge. Rock Climbing

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