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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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6
Velký kapucín
Through the crack in the right part of the north face to the platform and along the west… Rock Climbing
6
Velký kapucín
Left of the southeast edge directly through the crack and up the wall. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Velký kapucín
From the balcony in the north face left of the Old Route
6
Velký kapucín
Through the chimney to the balcony. Left along the wall to the ring and along the fragile…
5
Velký kapucín
From the platform through the chimney to the balcony on the NE edge and up the east face…
6
Velký kapucín
Along the west edge to the summit.
2
Velký kapucín
Through the chimney between the Great Capuchin and the Turtle to the platform left behind… Rock Climbing
6-
Mnich
From the first ring, right to the second ring of the 'Cold Route'. Rock Climbing
7
Mnich
To the right of the east chimney and over the overhang to the balcony on the northeast… Rock Climbing
7
Mnich
Via the 'Old Route' below the first 'horse' (rock feature), right into the gully and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Mnich
From the north left beyond the northeast edge and along it to the balcony in the left… Rock Climbing Spare Route
7/7+
Mnich
Up the North face to the ledge, straight up the crack (ring), left and up to the second… Rock Climbing
9/9+
Mnich
Over the first ring of the 'Inquisition Route' to the right and via the small gully to… Rock Climbing
8
Mnich
From the second ring via the left crack. Rock Climbing
7
Mnich
From the second ring, right beyond the edge into the west face and up the west gullies… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Mnich
Along the northwest edge to the ring, diagonally left to the ring of the North Straight… Rock Climbing
6-
Mnich
Up the North face to the ledge, diagonally right (ring), up the crack and right to the… Rock Climbing
8
Mnich
Via the west right crack over the ring. Rock Climbing
7
Mnich
Via the left crack to the balcony on the NW edge. Right into the West face, via the gully… Rock Climbing
8
Mnich
Up the North face directly to the first ring, right into the notch and to the second ring… Rock Climbing
8
Mnich
Via the notch to the right of Arag's Route along the southwest edge to the ring. Right… Rock Climbing
6
Mnich
To the right of the west crack via the sloping small wall to the first ring, right to the… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Mnich
From the 1st ring of Arag's Route, via the crack to the 2nd ring. Up the wall and via a…
Přeskok
Mnich
From the Great Capuchin to a small balcony below the south plateau. Rock Climbing
5
Mnich
From the south via the chimney between the Monk and the Great Capuchin to a small balcony… Rock Climbing
4
Mnich
Via the lower left variation, along the ledge left into the south face to the platform… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Mnich
Up the middle of the south face over two rings to the second ring of the 'Airmen's Route'. Rock Climbing
4
Mnich
Via the sloping ledge in the north face of the Great Capuchin and traverse into the south… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Mnich
Via the 'South Route' on the Great Capuchin to a small balcony on the NE edge. Rock Climbing
2
Mnich
Up the middle of the East face via the chimney to the ledge (left), into the right… Rock Climbing

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