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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.

Skalní město 1415 routes Krkavčí skály 362 routes Babinec 318 routes Nad koupalištěm 218 routes Lahole 159 routes Skály v okolí Starého hrádku a Nového hrádku 129 routes Hromová rokle 123 routes U Mouřenína 103 routes Přivýšina 68 routes Skautská vyhlídka 47 routes Hrdoňovice 33 routes U Ervínova hradu 22 routes Pařezská Lhota 10 routes
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6
Chodbař
From the chimney to the edge and right into the wall to the ring. Up to the small crack … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž
From the fore-rock by the west face to the northwest edge to the first ring, along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8
Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž
Along the edge over two rings to the summit Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Žufužík
Along the crack (1st ring) and the flake to the balcony. Directly up the small chimney to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9
Zdenina věž západní
In the valley wall by the right edge, higher traverse left into the center of the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Myší masiv
Start at the memorial plaque "Denisov's Way". Hand crack to the ledge and right under the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Žandarm
By the right crack to the balcony and the W ridge to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
WC Věž
Along the valley edge and then via a crack to the summit Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
6
Kobyla
To the 1st ring of the Laholská route, directly up the face and right to the 2nd ring, up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
5
Čihadla
Up the right part of the wall to the summit.
3
Čihadla
2
Čihadla
Via the corner to the edge.
5
Čihadla
Up the left part of the wall to the summit.
1
Čihadla
Up the east edge to the summit.
7
Čihadla
Right part of the wall.
Přeskok
Styk
From the adjacent massif to the summit.
Přeskok
Styk
From NE from the ledge of the opposite massif to the summit.
1
Styk
Up the plateau wall via tiered balconies to the summit.
7/7+
Styk
In the valley wall from the left to the ring and directly to the summit.
6
Pik
Right of the West Chimney route to the ring, traverse to the SW edge (slings), to the… Rock Climbing
8
Pik
Directly to the ring. Rock Climbing
7
Pik
From the south, up the face via the corner under the overhang, traverse right to the SE… Rock Climbing
6-
Pik
7
Pik
From the north via a crack to the balcony and left along the northeast edge. Rock Climbing
9
Pik
7/7+
Pik
2
Pik
From the west via the chimney and left to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Pik
Up the right part of the north face (ring), directly to a distinctive hole, diagonally… Rock Climbing
6
Styk
Along the edge.
7
Pik
From the east, traverse diagonally left upwards behind the edge into the south face (ring… Rock Climbing Textile belay

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