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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
Kovadlina
Along the northwest ridge. Rock Climbing
6
Kovadlina
From the south over the overhang to the ridge. Rock Climbing
5
Komínová věž
Up the center of the western left pillar over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Komínová věž
Through the left chimney. Rock Climbing
3
Komínová věž
Through a narrow chimney, higher up through a crack. Rock Climbing
5
Komínová věž
Along the northwest edge over the balcony to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Komínová věž
From the east through the crack. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Komínová věž
Up the center of the left pillar to the 1st ring, then two meters along the SE edge and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Komínová věž
Through the crack to the balcony and left up the wall (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Komínová věž
Along the edge to the balcony and along the edge (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Komínová věž
From the north into the small cave and through the internal chimney. Rock Climbing
1
Komínová věž
From the balcony from the north along the crack. Rock Climbing
3
Komínová věž
To the left of the North Left route via a corner crack. Rock Climbing
2
Komínová věž
To the left of the North route along the crack. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Nalezenec
From the west. Rock Climbing
3
Nalezenec
By opposition between the tower and the massif. Rock Climbing
6-
Nalezenec
Up the right part of the wall to the ring and slightly left along the cracks to the… Rock Climbing
4
Nalezenec
From the right part of the north face obliquely left upwards. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Nalezenec
To the left along the southwest edge. Rock Climbing
6
Nalezenec
From the north along the crack. Rock Climbing
8
Nalezenec
Up the left part of the wall (ring), higher along the edge at the SW edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Nalezenec
In the south face diagonally right to the ring and along the edge. Rock Climbing
6-
Nalezenec
Up the center of the east face. Rock Climbing
2
Nalezenec
To the right of the northeast edge along the small crack. Rock Climbing
2
Manželské sedátko
Via the crack and chimney to the summit Rock Climbing
4
Mouřenínek (Strážce)
Through the center of the northeast face to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Střevíček
Along the NW edge. Rock Climbing
6
Střevíček
By the South face. Rock Climbing
3
Fráňova věž
Through the chimney from the east. Rock Climbing
2
Rektorka - západní věž
Between the West and East towers to the ledge, traverse left and up the south face. Rock Climbing

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