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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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2
Vrátný
2
Vrátný
Via the East wall (without stemming) to the summit.
1
Vrátnice
Via the small South wall to the summit.
Přeskok
Špinavec
From the north, from the stone, by jumping to the East edge. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Špinavec
By jumping from 'Vymydlenec' (The Soaped One) to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Špinavec
Directly up the wall to the summit Rock Climbing
5
Špinavec
Via the SE edge and the 'sokolík' (small pinnacle/arete). Rock Climbing
5
Špinavec
Via the 'sokolík' and the wall. Rock Climbing
6
Špinavec
Up the middle of the South wall to the bolt (K), diagonally upwards and via the SW edge…
3
Špinavec
From the west via a wide crack, over the overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Špinavec
From the wedged boulder from the north to the northwest edge and directly up it (overhang… Rock Climbing
2
Špinavec
Through the East chimney. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Náprstek
Traverse in the ledges of the massif and jump to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Náprstek
Along the edge to the summit Rock Climbing
4
Náprstek
Up the small wall below the rappel point to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Náprstek
From the north to the SW edge and along it to the summit.
Přeskok
Trojzubec
By jumping from Dvojzubec to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Náprstek
Up the middle of the valley wall, then right to the SE edge into the "Normal Route" and… Rock Climbing
6
Trojzubec
From the N along the crack to its end, up the NE edge and back into the north face to the… Rock Climbing
6
Trojzubec
Rock Climbing
6
Trojzubec
In the valley south face to the ring and along the southwest edge via ledges to the… Rock Climbing
3
Trojzubec
5
Trojzubec
Rock Climbing
2
Trojzubec
Up the chimney between the tower and the edge to the balcony and right to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Trojzubec
From the northwest via the chimney to the balcony and up the west face. Rock Climbing
5
Charón
Up the wall to the left of the chimney to the bolt, then from the right to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4
Štěně
From the north, traverse to the northeast edge and along it. Rock Climbing
1
Maxipes Fík
North face to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Maxipes Fík
Along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Štěně
Up the south fragile face. Rock Climbing

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