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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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7
Zvěd
Via the northern sloping crack to the balcony, over the overhang past the ring and along… Rock Climbing
2
Zvěd
Rock Climbing
7
Táborová věž
Via a crack to the pulpit, over the overhang to the bolt and along the NW edge to the…
7
Táborová věž
Via the West face to the balcony, right along the wall over a bolt upwards. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Táborová věž
By rappelling from E from Blatecká Tower. Rock Climbing
8
Táborová věž
To the middle of the wall to the bolt and along the sloping edge to the summit.
4
Táborová věž
By stemming onto a ledge in the south face, left to the southwest edge and along it. Rock Climbing
2
Táborová věž
Rock Climbing
7
Brontosaurus
Through the middle of the south face via small chimneys and the wall to the crack in the… Rock Climbing
6
Brontosaurus
Up the eastern edge to the overhang, left to the crack and up it. Danger
7
Široká věž
Up the chimney below the overhang and up the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Široká věž
From the southeast via a ring. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Brontosaurus
Up the face below the rappel to the summit. Danger
4
Brontosaurus
Up the north face and the crack. Rock Climbing Spare Route
6-
Široká věž
To the right of the north crack, up the small flake. Rock Climbing
6
Široká věž
Up the north face to the crack and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Široká věž
From the north or south to the western edge (hour-glass) and up the overhanging crack. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Široká věž
From the southwest via the corner to the balcony and to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Hříbě
From the SW via the chimney to the high saddle and up the W face to the summit.
Přeskok
Hříbě
By jumping from the NE fore-peak.
7-/7
Hříbě
Left up the crack to the end, then left through the notch to the ring. Directly up the…
Přeskok
Kobylí věž
By jumping from the massif onto the belly and by the "Old Route".
Přeskok
Kobylí věž
By jumping from the west onto the salty belly of the NW edge.
6
Kobylí věž
From the southwest fore-peak, traverse to the crack in the south face and up it to the… Rock Climbing
7
Kobylí věž
In the north face, traverse along the ledge to the crack (ring) and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Kobylí věž
From the chimney between Kobyla and Kobylí Tower, left to the crack and up it to the…
4
Kobylí věž
From the saddle between the rim and the tower along the western edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Čertík
In the left part of the south face to the mouth of the crack and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Kobylí věž
To the right of the North Crack route, up the face via a ring to the edge and by the Old… Rock Climbing
6
Čertík
Traverse into the center of the south face and up it (ring), higher slightly right to the… Rock Climbing

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