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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
Lebka
Rock Climbing
4
Lebka
From the west, traverse left to the 'sokolík' in the north face, up it and the face. Rock Climbing
2
Křeslo
From the inner balcony via the west arête, higher via the southwest arête. Rock Climbing
4
Lebka
Diagonally up the east face to the northeast arête and along it. Rock Climbing
7
Křeslo
To the left of the south crack, via the face ('hodiny') to the balcony and along the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Lebka
Overhang from the fore-rock into the south face and upwards. Rock Climbing
4
Křeslo
Along the斜crack in the south face over an overhang to the balcony and along the southwest… Rock Climbing
7
Křeslo
Directly up the face over a ring to the ledge and to the summit
3
Křeslo
In the southeast face diagonally upwards into the south face to the balcony and via the… Rock Climbing
4
Křeslo
Via the east chimney to a small balcony, along the southeast arête higher up the… Rock Climbing
7
Křeslo
Right part of the South face over a ring to the summit
1
Křeslo
From the NW corner via a scramble to the south balcony and along the SW arête. Rock Climbing
6
Křeslo
From the ledge, via the left part of the north face, higher via a crack to the balcony… Rock Climbing
8
Křeslo
Through the center of the north face via the right corner 'sokolík' to the hole, right… Rock Climbing
7
Křeslo
From the overgrown northern balcony, via the right part of the north face ('sokolíky'),… Rock Climbing
?
Křeslo
To the left of "Jungle Route" via a crack over a bolt to the balcony. Over the ring to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
Přeskok
Palcát
7/7+
Palcát
From the northern pinnacle, descend into the right part of the northern wall and along… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Palcát
Rock Climbing
7/7+
Palcát
Along the southwest edge, higher up the western wall to the crack and along it to the… Rock Climbing
6
Palcát
7-/7
Palcát
9
Palcát
Up the southern wall diagonally right to the ring and over the overhang. Rock Climbing
6-
Palcát
Through the left part of the southern wall to the ring and over the overhang. Rock Climbing
6-
Palcát
7
Palcát
Through the chimney to the northern pinnacle, left into the eastern wall (ring),… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Zelená věž
From the north from the Termite Mound. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Zelená věž
From the north via a crack to the nest and to K. up the wall.
6-
Zelená věž
Through the left part of the northern wall along the crack over the ring to the NE edge… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Zelená věž
Via the pillar (1st ring) over the ledge to the 2nd ring, from the right and through the…

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