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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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5
Bonbónek
Up the East face to the right onto the Northeast edge and up it. Rock Climbing
6-
Paleček
Along the East edge. Rock Climbing
2
Palice
From the Southeast or Northwest via a chimney and a sloping small wall. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Palice
By jumping from the massif from the SE.
7/7+
Palice
From the valley via an overhanging crack into a small cave and via an overhang to the 1st…
6
Bonbónek
Left part of the wall.
6
Bonbónek
Up the South face via the overhang. Rock Climbing
8
Bonbónek
Via a small chimney along the NW edge to the balcony in the West face and up it past two… Rock Climbing
8
Bonbónek
From the North via a crack to a small cave, pitching to the balcony and right (ring),… Rock Climbing
4
Bonbónek
Up the wall from the South to the Southeast edge and along the crack upwards. Rock Climbing
5
Beruška
By overhang from the edge to the summit.
Přeskok
Beruška
By jump from the South to the ledge and higher to the summit. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Beruška
From the South. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Beruška
Up the North face to the first ring, right along the edge (spike) and left to the second… Rock Climbing
3
Beruška
Through the chimney between the tower and the edge to the "Old Route" and up it to the…
7
Vráček
From the valley side upwards to the balcony. Slightly left and via the crack of the "Old…
6
Vráček
From the overgrown ledge in the North face to the ring, right to the balcony and via the… Rock Climbing
2
Beruška
Via the chimney from the South, higher to the summit. Rock Climbing
8/8+
Vráček
Up the middle of the wall (1st ring) to the ledge. Via a small chimney to the 2nd ring to… Rock Climbing
8
Vrak
From the ledge in the South face via a small chimney to the ring. Up the wall to the…
8
Vráček
Left crack in the South face to the ledge, traverse into the West face and via a crack … Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Vráček
Via the "Old Route" to the balcony. Right part of the wall to the ring and right to a…
6
Vráček
From the saddle between Vrak and Vráček along the East edge. Rock Climbing
6-
Vrak
From the 2nd ring of Smítkov's Legacy to the 2nd ring of the "Night Rendezvous" route and… Rock Climbing
6-
Vrak
Via a crack to the ledge.
8
Vrak
Up the middle of the South face via a small chimney to the ring and straight to the ledge… Rock Climbing
6
Vrak
From the 1st ring of the "Smítka's Legacy" route, left along a small crack to the ring,…
8
Vrak
Via the "Old Route" below the saddle between Vrak and Vráček. To the right along a crack… Rock Climbing
9
Vrak
To the ledge and via a small chimney to the 1st ring. Along the wall to the left and…
6-
Jehlička
In the left part of the south face by an opposition move onto the ledge, left and… Rock Climbing

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