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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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6
Pulec
Via the 'sokolík' (small pinnacle/rib) to the summit
7
Pulec
Left part of the wall
Přeskok
Pulec
By stepping across from the massif to the summit
2
Pulec
Via the chimney between the tower and M to the summit.
4
Vodnice
Up the wall to the summit
4
Vodnice
By a short crack in the right part of the north wall over hourglasses to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Vodnice
Up the wall left of the route 'Northwest Chimney' to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Vodnice
From the ledge directly by a narrow chimney/crack to its end (ring) and directly up the…
6
Vodnice
By stemming against the fore-rock of Vodník and along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Vodnice
By chimney from the west over a wedged boulder to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Vodnice
From the ledge right to the edge and along it (two rings), higher up right by the wall.
1
Vodnice
From the north by a short small crack to the northeast edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Vodnice
By chimney in the right part of the valley wall almost to the edge, traverse left and by… Rock Climbing
9
Vodnice
Right of the route 'Hlavně, že jsme na vzduchu', from the ledge briefly up the wall 1st K… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Vodnice
Right of the route 'Tatarák z delfína' by a narrow chimney/crack and wall over two rings,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Vodnice
In the left part of the wall by corner 1st BH right up the wall 2nd BH up the wall 3rd BH… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Žába
Up the right part of the wall to the summit.
Přeskok
Žába
By jumping over from Vodník to the summit.
2
Žába
6
Žába
Through the middle of the slab to the ledge and with a dynamic move to the summit.
3
Žába
2
Žába
By chimney between the tower and Vodník, to the summit.
2
Vodník
By chimney between Žába and Vodník to the fore-rock.
7
Vodník
From the boulder at the north wall by standing up over the ring upwards. Rock Climbing
6
Vodník
Up the left part of the NE wall to Žába. By crossing over into the wall and left of …
7
Vodník
Along the ledge in the south wall to the right, up the wall and small crack to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Vodník
Up the wall right of the edge to the summit.
4
Vodník
NORTHWEST ROUTE III. By chimney from the northwest. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Vodník
Up the wall directly (ring)
2
Vodník
Rock Climbing

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