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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
Malý kapucín
Through the crack to the end and up the wall to the ring. Diagonally left into the “Old…
4
Březová věž
Along the NW edge diagonally right and up a sloping small wall. Rock Climbing
8
Malý kapucín
Via the North Route to the ring. Up the wall left of the edge to the 2nd ring, then by…
7
Malý kapucín
Traverse diagonally upwards to the 1st ring of the route “Maria Theresia's Buttocks”.
7-/7
Malý kapucín
In the right part of the north face via a small pillar (ring) and higher to the balcony…
6-
Malý kapucín
Along the edge left to the 1st ring. Up the wall left of the edge to the 2nd ring on the…
7-/7
Malý kapucín
Through the right part of the south face to the ring, right and upwards. Rock Climbing
6-
Malý kapucín
Through the left part of the south face to the second ring of the route “Maria Theresia's…
7
Malý kapucín
Along the northwest edge (ring) and the west face to the balcony (second ring) via a…
7
Malý kapucín
Along the SW edge over 'hodinky' to the 1st ring. To the balcony to the 2nd ring of …
8
Malý kapucín
From the ring diagonally left to the summit.
5
Malý kapucín
From the north to the east fore-summit and via the east face (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Želvička
From the balcony of the Great Capuchin to the summit.
4
Želvička
Rock Climbing
6
Želva
From the chimney between the Turtle and the Great Capuchin to the northeast edge and into… Rock Climbing
7
Želvička
Up the edge, directly or traverse along the ledge to the right to the summit.
3
Želvička
Rock Climbing
1
Želvička
Through the chimney and along the northwest edge. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Želva
From the Great Capuchin. Rock Climbing
6
Želva
Up the wall (ring) to the ring of the “Southwest Route” and left up the wall to the…
7-/7
Želva
Through the right part of the north face over the first and second ring, diagonally right…
7
Želva
From the chimney between the Turtle and the Great Capuchin via the south face left to the… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Želva
Through the middle of the north face under the overhang, diagonally right to the ring and… Rock Climbing
6
Želva
Along the west edge over the ring. Rock Climbing
8
Želva
Via the Old Route for 3m and left over 3Q to the pillar. Old Route without aid to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Želva
Through the chimney between the Turtle and the Great Capuchin to the platform below the… Rock Climbing
6
Velký kapucín
Through the left part of the south face under the crack, up it over the ring. Rock Climbing
6
Velký kapucín
Left of the southeast edge directly through the crack and up the wall. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Velký kapucín
Via the left small pillar in the right part of the S face to the balcony, right and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Velký kapucín
In the right part of the south face via small pillars diagonally left and up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2

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