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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
Čertík
6
Čertík
From the north, traverse left along the ledge to the eastern edge and up it. Rock Climbing
6
Čertík
Traverse into the center of the south face and up it (ring), higher slightly right to the… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Vřesová věž
From the western fore-peak. Rock Climbing
7
Vřesová věž
By opposition between the massif and the tower to the summit.
4
Čertík
Up the right part of the north face and right.
3
Čertík
Along the western edge. Rock Climbing
4
Čertík
7-/7
Vřesová věž
Up the Northeast face via the hour-glass to the ring, by posture and up the face.
6
Vřesová věž
Up the overhanging west face, traverse right to the edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Vřesová věž
Up the SE face into the cave, ascend over the overhang and up the face to the hour-glass,…
5
Borová věž
From the east through the chimney to the block, over the overhang and through the crack. Rock Climbing
6
Borová věž
Up the crumbly north face and via a pinnacle to the ring and through the crack to the… Rock Climbing
6
Borová věž
Through the crumbly north corner and the crack to the ring.
2
Borová věž
From Ferda. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Borová věž
Up the overhanging west face over the ring to the small balcony (slings) and up the crack… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Borová věž
Up the north face over the ring to the ledge, traverse right and up the pinnacle (second… Rock Climbing
6-
Borová věž
Along the right part of the north face and right behind the edge (ring), up the west face… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Borová věž
In the right part of the north face along the northwest edge (left of Rekreační cesta)… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Borová věž
Up the wall (1st ring) to the pinnacle of the "North Face", through it to the end right …
Přeskok
Ferda
From the summit of Borová věž (Pine Tower).
Přeskok
Ferda
From the balcony of Borová to the pre-summit. Rock Climbing
2
Ferda
From the east through the chimney. Rock Climbing
5
Borová věž
From the southwest with a high step into the crack and up the corner crack to the summit.
3
Borová věž
Through the southwest corner. Rock Climbing
8
Ferda
Up the middle of the wall to the ring, right up to the edge and along it to the summit.
6
Ferda
From the right to the edge (ring) and directly to the ring of Kmitací hrana (Oscillating… Rock Climbing
8
Ferda
Up the wall (ring) directly to the summit.
5
Ferda
Rock Climbing
6-
Ferda
Along the right part of the north face under the overhang to the western edge (ring) and… Rock Climbing

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