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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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Přeskok
Kačenka
By jumping from Haken's Tower Rock Climbing
7
Kačenka
From the chimney, up the wall (ring) and over the overhang to the left to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Kačenka
SE face n. v.
6
Houpačka
Left part of the south face, via the groove to the right onto the edge and along it. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Houpačka
Jump from the edge from W Rock Climbing
7-/7
Houpačka
Traverse the north face into the left part and directly over the ring. Rock Climbing
8
Houpačka
Up the face over the ring into the small chimney to the balcony, from there via a small… Rock Climbing
2
Houpačka
From the west via the chimney and the west face. Rock Climbing
3
Velbloudice
Left of the 'Desert Storm' route, along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Velbloudice
3
Velbloudice
1
Velbloudice
7/7+
Velbloudice
5
Velbloudice
Southeast pillar (ring) and SE face to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Velbloudice
7
Velbloudice
1
Velbloudice
From the north to the W fore-peak and n.v.
7
Velbloudice
6
Velbloudice
5
Velbloud
From the north over the ledge left around the edge into the crack, higher over the… Rock Climbing
7
Velbloud
Corner crack to the ledge, left to the edge (ring) and along it to the shelf and SE face… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Velbloud
From the fore-peak at the East face, traverse right to the ring. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Velbloud
Up the face to the first ring, higher via a crack over the second ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Velbloud
Left part of the north face by climbing onto a ledge and then left via a small crack over… Rock Climbing
2
Velbloud
From the west via a wide crack widening into a chimney. Rock Climbing
7
Velbloud
In the right part of the north face through a crack and up the face to the ring, then… Rock Climbing
6
Velbloud
Southwest edge upwards and right into the ledge (ring). Directly into the shallow groove… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Velbloud
Left part of the west face over a ring. Rock Climbing
6
Velbloud
By opposition onto the West edge and along the ledge in the SW face n.v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Velbloud
Through the middle of the south face diagonally right via a crack to the Old Way. Rock Climbing

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