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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
Štěně
Through the west crack to a ledge and along the southwest edge. Rock Climbing
2
Pes
To the right of the old route up a small wall. Rock Climbing
3
Štěně
Up the south fragile face. Rock Climbing
6
Pes
From the SW through the wide chimney, higher up the left part of the south face along the… Rock Climbing
7
Pes
Through the right part of the north face to a ledge, via a small pillar to the end (sling… Rock Climbing
5
Pes
Through the left part of the east face directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Pes
Through the left part of the north face obliquely right. Rock Climbing
5
Pes
1
Pes
Through the right part of the south face. Rock Climbing
3
Liška
Along the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Liška
Jump from the block to the smooth right south face and up the small crack.
4
Pes
To the left along the southeast edge. Rock Climbing
4
Liška
Along the east edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Liška
From the northeast edge, traverse into the north face to the crack and up it to the… Rock Climbing
3
Opomenutá věž
Up the south face to the shelf and from there along the NE edge to the balcony and to the… Rock Climbing
5
Opomenutá věž
Along the southwest edge to the balcony and along the west edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Opomenutá věž
From the west or east through the chimney to the block. From there, traverse into the… Rock Climbing
7
Opomenutá věž
Along the wall along the NE edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Danger
2
Opomenutá věž
Through the east crack to the ledge in the south face, right to the balcony and along the… Rock Climbing
4
Opomenutá věž
Through the south face to the ledge Rock Climbing
Přeskok
List
From M in the north, traverse/jump to the summit.
2
List
Through the chimney between the tower and M to the summit.
6
Konvalinka
Through the center of the north face via the ring. Rock Climbing
7-/7
List
Through the north face via 3 rings to the summit. A rappel anchor is located directly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Konvalinka
Rock Climbing
5
Konvalinka
Through the crack, higher up the edge. Rock Climbing
2
Konvalinka
From the south from the massif. Rock Climbing
6
Říjnová věž
From the boulder, by standing over the overhang into the north face, diagonally left to… Rock Climbing
2
Konvalinka
From the east through the chimney and the south face. Rock Climbing
7
Říjnová věž
Through the face directly below the summit steep section, diagonally right to the edge… Rock Climbing

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