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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
Hopsinka
Up the N edge to the summit.
3
Lužická věžička
By jumping from Hopsinka to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Hopsinka
Up the NW edge to the summit.
5
Hopsinka
Up the middle of the wall to the crack and along it.
5
Lužická věžička
Up the wall right to the West edge and follow it to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Lužická věžička
From the northeast, by stemming and up the wall. Rock Climbing
4
Lužická věžička
Via the West edge. Rock Climbing
3
Hopsinka
Up the edge to the summit.
3
Lužická věžička
From the right, up the wall to the ledge and left to the edge. Rock Climbing
2
Pelíškova strážní věž
In the left part of the wall freely to the boulder and via the South edge to the summit.
2
Pelíškova strážní věž
2
Pelíškova strážní věž
4
Pelíškova strážní věž
1
Pelíškova strážní věž
From the West to the summit.
1
Pelíškova strážní věž
Through the chimney to the forepeak and via the "Old Route" to the summit.
6
Pelíškova strážní věž
Through the center of the wall
7
Pelíškova strážní věž
Through the center of the wall to the summit
6
Pelíškova strážní věž
Up the wall to the summit.
6-
Pelíškova strážní věž
Right of the chimney to the summit.
6-
Pelíškova strážní věž
Along the edge to the summit
4
Pelíškova strážní věž
Right of the chimney to the forepeak and via the NW wall to the summit.
8
Pelíškova strážní věž
Up the wall left of the "North Chimney" directly to the summit.
3
Reakcionářka
4
Reakcionářka
2
Reakcionářka
West wall to the summit
1
Reakcionářka
North wall to the balcony and on to the summit.
6-
Reakcionářka
Right part of the wall to the summit
7
Reakcionář
From the ring diagonally right and over the overhang upwards to the summit.
6
Reakcionář
Directly up the East edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Reakcionář
Through the center of the north face and diagonally left via the chimney/corner. Rock Climbing

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