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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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Mouřenín
Face between the routes Northwest Edge and North Right Crack. Rock Climbing
6
Mouřenín
Danger
7-/7
Mouřenín
From the small balcony under the south face, over two ledges to the first ring. Up left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Mouřenín
To the right of the South Right Crack route, traverse to the southeast edge (ring) and… Rock Climbing
8
Mouřenín
Traverse the lower ledge right to the edge (ring) and along the edge to the 1st ring.
8
Mouřenín
Along the edge directly to the ring.
6-
Mouřenín
Up the south face to the shallow crack, over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Mouřenín
From the east to the ledge and along the northeast edge. Rock Climbing
7
Mouřenín
From the east via a distinctive crack. Rock Climbing
7
Mouřenín
Traverse the north face to the NE edge and over the overhang upwards. Rock Climbing
7
Mouřenín
Up the face to the left of the east crack via a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Eunuch
Up the left part of the small face to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Mouřenín
Along the edge, higher up left via the face (ring) to the summit.
2
Mouřenín
From the north via the corner crack, then the chimney. Rock Climbing
6-
Mouřenín
From the north to the ledge and through the center of the north face. Rock Climbing
6-
Eunuch
From the left valley edge up the slab to the right edge (ring) and directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Eunuch
Up the corner briefly and left into the face towards the clock. Along the edge to the…
1
Eunuch
Up the short plateau face to the summit Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Eunuch
6
Zakletá
From the grassy ledge in the N wall of Ervín's Castle, through the chimney in the E wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Zakletá
Along the pillar, partially by stemming to the 1st ring. Above the ring, traverse left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Ervín
In the valley wall, up the crack to the pillar of the Old Route and like this one to the… Spare Route
3
Ervín
From the block on the upper edge, step across and up the SW edge (hourglasses) to the…
2
Ervín
From the south via a crack to the balcony and up the smooth east wall. Rock Climbing
2
Prcek
Rock Climbing
3
Prcek
Rock Climbing
3
Prcek
Rock Climbing
3
Prcek
Rock Climbing
5
Prcek
Rock Climbing
3
Oříšek
By chimney or wall to the left to the ledge between Oříšek and Popelka and along the W …

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