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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
Bránička
Rock Climbing
6
Rajská věž
Via the east wall diagonally left to the southeast edge and along it to the summit.
6-
Bránička
From the north via a chimney, higher up via the wall. Rock Climbing
7
Neználek
From the northwest upwards to the right by hand-traversing a ledge above an overhang and…
7
Skluzavka
Along the right valley edge to the summit
6
Skluzavka
Via the wall along the northeast edge. Rock Climbing
3
Neználek
To the left in the North wall gradually to the summit.
6-
Skluzavka
From the northwest via a corner, higher up via a chimney/corner to a ring, right to the… Rock Climbing
1
Skluzavka
Rock Climbing
3
Skluzavka
Traverse into the south wall, left to the southwest edge and along it. Rock Climbing
3
Skluzavka
Traverse into the south wall and along it. Rock Climbing
6
Ríša
2
Ríša
Along the northwest edge to the summit.
5
Ríša
3
Koník
Along the edge to the left of the east chimney. Rock Climbing
7
Koník
Along the narrow southwest edge over the ring. Rock Climbing
9
Koník
Through the middle of the wall (ring) to the summit.
2
Koník
Rock Climbing
5
Koník
2
Koník
Through an open chimney from the southeast upwards to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Koník
Through the middle of the wall
7
Koník
To the left of the west chimney over the ring. Rock Climbing
2
Koník
Rock Climbing
6
Kobylka
Via the northeast wall to a small balcony on the southeast edge and to the summit.
8
Kobylka
Along the southwest edge over the ring. Rock Climbing
7
Kobylka
From the west via an overhanging chimney/corner to a ledge (loop) and from there via the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Kobylka
Along the southeast edge. Rock Climbing
8
Kobylka
Přeskok
Pulec
By stepping across from the massif to the summit
7
Pulec
Left part of the wall

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