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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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6
Říjnová věž
From the boulder, by standing over the overhang into the north face, diagonally left to… Rock Climbing
5
Říjnová věž
Through the left part of the south face via the ring. Rock Climbing
6
Říjnová věž
Through the right part of the plateau face to the summit Rock Climbing
2
Říjnová věž
Through the crack and route in the east face. Rock Climbing
7
Říjnová věž
Through the center of the plateau face to the summit Rock Climbing
6
Perun
Along the southeast edge to the ring, diagonally left to the crack, higher up the face. Rock Climbing
6-
Perun
Like the "Charabrouk Route" 4 meters up, then traverse right behind the edge and face to… Rock Climbing
6-
Perun
Along the wide south crack via the ring to the balcony and diagonally right. Rock Climbing
7
Perun
Through the valley corner under the overhang, to the grassy balcony, higher up via the… Rock Climbing
3
Perun
From the west traverse into the south face and through the chimney to the Old Route. Rock Climbing
2
Perun
Rock Climbing
3
Perun
Along the ledge to the NE edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Perun
Through the face via the ring. Rock Climbing
8
Perun
Directly through the north face. Rock Climbing
6
Hlava
Overhang and edge to the summit Rock Climbing
6-
Hlava
Along the rounded edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Hlava
Right to the balcony and up the face to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Hlava
Through the south face diagonally left to the edge, along it (belay) and diagonally right… Rock Climbing
7
Hlava
Along the SW edge to the summit Rock Climbing
5
Hlava
Along the SE edge to the summit Rock Climbing
2
Hlava
Rock Climbing
1
Hlava
Rock Climbing
4
Mrzáček
Rock Climbing
4
Hlava
From the east to the right onto the balcony in the north face and through its right part… Rock Climbing
7
Mrzáček
2
Mrzáček
To the east balcony and up the wall. Rock Climbing
5
Mrzáček
Rock Climbing
6
Ponocný
Through the center of the crumbling valley wall into the pillar-like crack, up it to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Ponocný
From the valley side along the crack to the fore-rock. To the right by the crack to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Ponocný
From the uphill side over the boulder to the saddle and up the small wall to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay

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