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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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3
Mnich
From the bench left and up the widening chimney to the pulpit. Descend into the chimney…
7-/7
Mnich
From the southeast edge diagonally left up the south face to the ring, then a stance and…
6-
Mnich
To the right of Aragova Cesta (Arag's Route) over the ring right into the chimney,… Rock Climbing
6-
Mnich
From the pulpit diagonally upwards via the overhanging crack.
6-
Orel
From the northeast edge to a small balcony, via the crack over the ledge, through two… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8/8+
Orel
From the 'Path to the Sun' ring, up the wall to the right to the gully and diagonally… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Orel
From the opening into the inner chimney, higher via the crack up the wall over two rings. Rock Climbing
6
Orel
From the second window via a small crack (ring) along the small cracks. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Orel
Along the NW edge over the overhang to the 1st ring. Along the edge over 4 rings to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Orel
Via the crack in the north face to the 'hours' (hourglass/thread-throughs), left to the… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Orel
(Route in memory of Honza Viduna.) Up the North face to the left of 'Path to the Sun' via…
7/7+
Orel
Via the right overhanging part of the North face diagonally right over the 'hours' …
8
Orel
Via the crack, diagonally right over the 'hours' (hourglass/thread-throughs) to the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Orel
Via the West Route below the crack, follow it to the ring, higher over the overhang (also… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Orel
From the beginning of the 'West Route' chimney, left behind the edge into the wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Orel
From the west via the chimney to the ledge of the main massif, up the southwest face of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Orel
Climb into the inner chimney and via the Old Route.
5
Orel
From the northwest corner diagonally right under the overhang to the west balcony and to… Rock Climbing
8
Orel
Along the edge over two rings to the balcony to the ring of the 'puťová cesta' (journey…
6
Orel
Up the long crack to the pillar and via the 'South Left Crack' to the summit.
6-
Orel
Via the crack in the west face of the south tower below the overhang, right to the ring,… Rock Climbing
4
Orel
Through the small chimney inwards into the massif and up to the fore-rock. Via the … Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Orel
Up the wall into the corner (1st ring) and through it to the balcony. Three meters up the…
7
Orel
From the south via the crack to the top of the south tower, then traverse into the crack… Rock Climbing
7
Orel
Along the gully to its end, right to the edge and to the top of the pillar. Directly up…
6-
Orel
Along the edge (ring) to the small tower and via the 'Southeast crack' to the summit.
4
Orel
Through the chimney to the fore-rock and via the 'Southeast crack' to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Orel
From the east by chimney to the pinnacle (belay), southeast crack along the rib and wall. Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
3
Orel
Through the chimney to the fore-rock with the SE crack
4
Orel
From the east by chimney and southeast crack to the balcony and by chimney. Rock Climbing Textile belay

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