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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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Pechova věž
Rock Climbing
6
Pechova věž
Through the center of the NW face via 'sokolík' diagonally left to the ring, left to the… Rock Climbing
3
Pechova věž
Via the right crack and chimney. Rock Climbing
2
Pechova věž
From the west, traverse left to the crack and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Pečírkova věž
From the west through the chimney to the boulder, over it to the plateau, and from there… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Pečírkova věž
Along the left valley arête over the overhang, above it traverse right over a ring into a… Rock Climbing
6
Pečírkova věž
Through the center of the south face of the southern fore-rock to the plateau and via the… Rock Climbing
7
Pečírkova věž
6
Pečírkova věž
Via the west crack and face to the ring, then up the northwest arête. Rock Climbing
6-
Pečírkova věž
From the plateau in the south face to the ring. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Pečírkova věž
Diagonally right up the south face to the east arête and via the 'sokolík' to the ring,… Rock Climbing
6-
Pečírkova věž
From the first ring of the Southern Right Route, via the crack and from there directly up… Rock Climbing
6
Pečírkova věž
To the left of the Tydýt route, via the face over the 'hodinky' to the southern fore-rock… Rock Climbing
9
Pečírkova věž
From the west, descend left into the north face and up to the first ring. Via 'sokolíky'… Rock Climbing
6-
Pečírkova věž
From the chimney of the Old Route into the crack in the south face and along it to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Pechova věž
From the saddle over the SW arête into the crack and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Pečírkova věž
From the east, along the south face to the plateau and from there via the south face to… Rock Climbing
6
Termitiště - jižní věž
From the north from a large boulder via a crack, higher up via a chimney. Rock Climbing
1
Termitiště - jižní věž
6-
Termitiště - jižní věž
Right along the southwest edge to the balcony (ring), higher up the wall over the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Termitiště - jižní věž
From the north from the small tower, traverse into the northern wall, then left and along… Rock Climbing
6
Termitiště - jižní věž
In the right part of the S wall via a crack and chimney
5
Termitiště - jižní věž
Up the wall of the right pillar to the summit
2
Termitiště - jižní věž
9
Termitiště - severní věž
From the gorge between the towers, up the wall to a ledge and over a ring to the left and…
6-
Termitiště - severní věž
Through the chimney between the towers, then left into the NE wall and along it to the…
Přeskok
Termitiště - severní věž
From the southern tower to the small tower and over boulders. Rock Climbing
2
Termitiště - jižní věž
From the south, via a short crack to the pre-summit and up the small wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
9
Termitiště - severní věž
From the gap between the towers behind the Green Tower to the ring of the route "Koťas's… Rock Climbing
1
Termitiště - severní věž
Through the chimney from the left or right to the wedged block and up the chimney.

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