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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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3
Ferda
Through the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Šibal
Along the sloping edge to the ledge in the north face, left to the east edge and along it. Rock Climbing
6
Šibal
From the ledge in the north face, left to the east edge and along it. Rock Climbing
5
Šibal
To the right in the plateau wall n. v.
5
Šibal
Through the chimney to the S. small tower and up the smooth small wall to the summit.
7/7+
Šibal
Crack in the valley wall into the cave and to the ring. Left to the "Operetta" ring and…
7-/7
Šibal
Up the valley wall (middle) via a small pinnacle to the ring. From the ring diagonally… Rock Climbing
8
Šibal
Along the long valley edge (directly (ring) to the top of the small tower and up the wall…
8
Šibal
Up the narrow wall, higher up its right edge (ring) to the S. small tower and to the…
5
Šibal
Through the chimney to the small tower and (by standing) up the south face to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Šibal
Through the inner chimney between the S. small tower and the main tower.
Přeskok
Bloud
From the W. edge of Hodinková věž (Watch Tower).
5
Bloud
Along the left part of the south face and the western edge. Rock Climbing
6
Bloud
Up the valley wall from the left to the start of the gully, along some (ring) over a…
2
Bloud
Through the chimney between the towers. Rock Climbing
6
Bloud
Up the middle of the plateau wall, up the pinnacles and across a horizontal crack… Rock Climbing
7
Hranolek
From the valley via a crack to the balcony and via the "Sandstone Route". Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Divoká věž
From the valley via a sloping chimney to the western fore-rock and via the Southwest Edge… Rock Climbing
5
Hranolek
From the East via a crack to the South balcony and up the wall. Rock Climbing
6
Divoká věž
Right along the wall to the "Old Route".
7
Divoká věž
Via the North crack, small chimney and East face to the summit. Danger
4
Hranolek
Via the Southeast face. Rock Climbing
5
Divoká věž
Start right below the overhang, into the left part of the South face and to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Divoká věž
Start in the West face. Continue into the South face (hourglass) and below the top back… Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Babička
Jump from the massif to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Babička
Up the North face and via the crescent to the ring, via a small crack to the small… Rock Climbing
2
Babička
Up the small wall from the Southeast to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Babička
Right crack to the small balcony, left into the North face and up it. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Palice
By jumping from the massif from the SW. Rock Climbing
5
Babička
Rock Climbing

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