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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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2
Rumcajs
To the eastern fore-rock and along the southeast edge. Rock Climbing
2
Rumcajs
From the east via a chimney/stemming. Rock Climbing
6
Rumcajs
Southwest face over the ring and edge. Rock Climbing
5
Dvojče
Along the edge
5
Dvojče
Traverse right into the center of the wall, up it to the crack and to the summit
7
Dvojče
Via the left pillar (ring) to the ledge and to the summit
6
Dvojče
Up the wall diagonally right over the ring to the NW edge and along it to the summit
7
Dvojče
Directly up the center of the wall to the crack Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Dvojče
2
Dvojče
3
Dvojče
7
Dvojče
Via the right pillar over the ring
4
Trampská věž
In the left part of the South face to the balcony and via the SW face to the summit Rock Climbing
4
Trampská věž
Up the arête (large hour-glass) to the small crack and to the summit Rock Climbing
5
Trampská věž
Up the center of the wall to the summit Rock Climbing
3
Trampská věž
From the arête (artificial footholds) to the summit Rock Climbing
8-/8
Trampská věž
Up the North face (ring) to the ledge (hour-glass) and to the summit Rock Climbing
5
Trampská věž
From the hour-glass via the wall Rock Climbing
6-
Trampská věž
Up the right part of the North face directly (ring - mistakenly placed by P. Novák) to… Rock Climbing
2
Jeskyňka
Over the shelf to the bench and through a short indentation to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Jeskyňka
Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Jeskyňka
Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Jeskyňka
To the ledge and up the small wall diagonally right to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Jeskyňka
From the W to the bench, along it left and to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Jeskyňka
Up the narrow wall along the edge and higher up the sloping edge to the summit of the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Jeskyňka
Via the left part of the S face. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Liščí věž
2
Liščí věž
Along the northeast edge to the summit.
3
Bránička
Rock Climbing
6-
Bránička
From the north via a chimney, higher up via the wall. Rock Climbing

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