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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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Přeskok
Rektorka - východní věž
From the west tower to the west facelet of the east tower. Rock Climbing
2
Rektorka - východní věž
Between the east and west towers to the chimney, over a jammed boulder to a ledge and up… Rock Climbing
2
Rektorka - východní věž
From the north via the chimney. Rock Climbing Textile belay
9/9+
Hendrychova věž
From the first ring of the Autumn route along the edge and wall over two rings. Rock Climbing
2
Hendrychova věž
By the East chimney. Rock Climbing
9/9+
Hendrychova věž
To the right of the Pompeii route, by the wall over two rings to the ring of the Advent… Rock Climbing
6
Třeštík
By cracks to a small balcony and along the wall by the SW edge (ring) to the summit
6
Šlikova věž
Up the Southeast wall from the valley to the first ring of the Southeast wall.
7
Triplex
Via a prominent valley crack over a ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Žandarm
Through the right part of the north face past two rings. Rock Climbing
5
Císařská věž severní
Right of the Old Route. Rock Climbing
8-/8
Císařská věž severní
From the first ring of the "Whisper of Beetles in the Meadow" route left by the wall over… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Císařská věž severní
From the first ring of the Noon Route left by the wall and crack over two rings to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Císařská věž jižní
Left of the Graduation Party by crack. Rock Climbing
6-
Císařská věž jižní
Left of the West Route by wall over a ring. Rock Climbing
10
Velký zbrojnoš
Up the northwest face left to the first ring, over a large overhang to the second ring,…
10
Velký zbrojnoš
To the right of the "Anti-Occupant Route" up the wall over four rings to a balcony and… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Bezejmenná věž
North wall (1st ring) to the W edge and along it over the 2nd ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
10
Sluneční věž
Right part of the south wall over three rings. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Sluneční věž
Left of 'Midnight Kingdom' up the wall over three rings. Rock Climbing
2
Sluneční věž
From the south via the chimney to the balcony and along the west edge. Rock Climbing
2
Hranatá věž
Via the chimney from the west. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Rozmanitá věž střední
From the ring directly upwards. Rock Climbing
2
Tři sedla - severní věž
From the small cave in the south face, left through the chimney to the balcony and up the… Rock Climbing
2
Tři sedla - střední věž
Through the chimney to the S. tower and up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Tři sedla - jižní věž
Through the chimney between the South and Middle Towers. Rock Climbing
7
Malá skautská věž
Via the crack over the overhang to the second balcony and upwards. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Táborská věž
Along the edge over two rings to the summit Rock Climbing Textile belay
8-/8
Táborská věž
From the ring straight up. Rock Climbing
8-/8
Hláska
To the left of the route, the East Left Crack along the edge over four rings. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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