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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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5
Orel
Up the pillar to the fore-rock and freely to the summit
4
Orel
From the east by chimney and southeast crack to the balcony and by chimney. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Hladová věž
By crack in the SW wall, right of the "old way" to the summit Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Hladová věž
By traverse from the massif to the summit
2
Hladová věž
South chimney over wedged boulder. Rock Climbing
2
Orel
From the eastern plateau behind the edge, through the opening into the inner chimney. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Hladová věž
By wall to the summit
5
Hladová věž
By chimney over overhang or traverse left and by crack-chimney.
7
Hladová věž
In the left part of the north face by crack over a ring. Rock Climbing
3
Hladová věž
In the right part of the south face. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Hladová věž
Along the edge to the ledge and further to the summit.
6-
Hladová věž
SW edge to K further to the balcony and by SW edge to the top.
7-/7
Hladová věž
In the right part of the north face by crack and wall over a ring to the ledge and by…
8-/8
Hladová věž
Center of the north face over two rings to the ledge, (clean aid climbing) upwards. Free… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Hladová věž
West wall and edge to the saddle and by Old Way. Rock Climbing
6
Hladová věž
By crack and chimney to the ledge, traverse left into the NE wall and by crack to the…
5
Hladová věž
West wall and chimney to the ledge, left into the north wall and by crack. Rock Climbing
1
Hladová věž
Left part of the south face by short chimney. Rock Climbing
6
Hladová věž
Along the SW edge over a ring to the balcony and by the SW edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Hladová věž
Climb through chimney to "Old Way" Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Jára Cimrman
By traverse from the massif to the summit.
6
Jára Cimrman
Along the NW edge
2
Jára Cimrman
From the north via the chimney between the tower and Bierhanzl to the top.
5
Jára Cimrman
Valley wall, higher by edge to the ring and from the right side of the edge to the summit
4
Jára Cimrman
SE edge
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Gladiátor
Along the edge over two rings. Rock Climbing
1
Pilířek
From the east, a step-over, higher up.
7
Pilířek
From the left onto the NW edge and along it (ring) directly to the summit.
2
Pilířek
Between the massif and the small tower Rock Climbing
6
Janebova věž
Along the southwest edge over a ring. Rock Climbing

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