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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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8
Velbloud
Left part of the south face to the ring, then left, higher directly upwards. Rock Climbing
5
Velbloud
To the right, a short section of the south face via a small chimney to the right onto the… Rock Climbing
5
Velbloud
Through the middle of the south face diagonally right via a crack to the Old Way. Rock Climbing
5
Velbloud
Via the chimney of the Old Way (St. c.) to the balcony and right up the slanted face n.v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Bratrská věž
From the edge from the south. Rock Climbing
6
Bratrská věž
Up the center of the north face via a small crack to a receding ledge, via a small corner… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Bratrská věž
From the east from the edge. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Bratrská věž
2
Bratrská věž
Via the chimney to the small tower in the north face and via the Northwest Crack route. Rock Climbing
6
Bratrská věž
From the north diagonally right along the ledge over the pinnacle to the bench, from… Rock Climbing
5
Bratrská věž
Via a crack to the small tower in the north face, right onto the northeast edge and along… Rock Climbing
5
Bratrská věž
Via the West Central Crack route, by the crack and higher up the face. Rock Climbing
5
Bratrská věž
From the boulder over the overhang and via a wide crack. Rock Climbing
5
Bratrská věž
5
Bratrská věž
5
Bratrská věž
In the right part of the west face via a crack and chimney. Rock Climbing
4
Bratrská věž
5
Bratrská věž
From the boulder from the west via a crack, higher up via the right crack and chimney. Rock Climbing
7
Bratrská věž
Left of the west route via a hollow and a crack, right into the chimney and over the… Rock Climbing
2
Bratrská věž
Left of the chimney above the hiking trail and up the steps to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Bratrská věž
The route leads to the south fore-rock of the Brother Towers. From the passage between… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Bratrská věž
From the east from the hiking trail via the chimney. Rock Climbing
5
Bratrská věž
Rock Climbing
7
Tragéd
By a prominent broken wide crack in the E face. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8-/8
Tragéd
Up the E face along the right edge to the 2nd bolt, from the left to the 3rd bolt and via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Tragéd
By a prominent broken crack in the north face over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Tragéd
In the right part of the north face, via the friable wall to the crack and up it over the… Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
6
Vyhlídková věž
Up the face via the ring. Rock Climbing
6-
Vyhlídková věž
Along the NW ridge via the ring to the summit.
7-/7
Vyhlídková věž
Left of the northwest ridge, diagonally left to the ring and to the summit. Rock Climbing

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