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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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7
Deštivá věžička
Approach directly from below to the crack in the old route. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Pepička
Via the chimney to the top.
3
Pepička
Up the middle of the wall through an indentation and a crack above the top.
2
Pepička
2
Pepička
From the ledge via a crack.
1
Pepička
From the east to the balcony and up the north face to the top.
4
Pepička
Via the chimney, higher up the left crack.
5
Pepík
Via the narrow chimney/gully and traverse in the ledge to the left and through the…
4
Pepička
Up the SE edge and the wall to the top.
7
Pepík
Via the narrow chimney/gully and a small crack in the north face to the west edge and up… Rock Climbing
3
Pepík
From the south, along the ledge behind the southwest edge into the chimney and up it. Rock Climbing
3
Pepička
Up the blunt edge to the top.
6
Pepík
Up the middle of the narrow edge to the top.
3
Pepík
4
Pepička
From the fore-summit via the west edge.
4
Pepík
From the hourglass, up the right crack with the SE edge to the top.
2
Pepík
From the east into the hole and via the chimney. Rock Climbing
3
Pepík
From the east via cracks. Rock Climbing
4
Pepík
Up the left crack to the ledge and up the wall. Rock Climbing
6-
Pepík
Via the narrow chimney/gully below the overhang and traverse in the notch to the left to…
6
Střízlík
Up the face to the ledge and via the right arête to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Střízlík
Via the southeast arête. Rock Climbing
4
Střízlík
Via the northeast arête, higher via the southeast arête and the south face. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Střízlík
From the block by jumping to the ledge on the "North Route" and along it to the summit.
7
Střízlík
South arête to the summit
3
Pechova věž
Rock Climbing
3
Pechova věž
Via the arête to the left of the Old Route to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Pechova věž
Via the northeast arête over the ring. Rock Climbing
3
Pechova věž
Through the center of the face to the summit Rock Climbing
6
Pechova věž
From the ring, to the right. Rock Climbing

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