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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
Bertova věž severní
Along the northeast edge to the ledge, diagonally left along the crack and along the edge. Rock Climbing
6-
Bertova věž severní
Along the edge (ring)
5
Bertova věž severní
Rock Climbing
8
Bertova věž severní
Through the west face over two rings (first ascent with aid above the first ring). Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Bertova věž severní
From the 1st ring along the SW edge.
7
Bertova věž severní
From the ledge in the north face, the left part over the ring. Rock Climbing
6
Bertova věž severní
From the middle of the wall via a small chimney (ring) to the balcony and through the…
5
Bertova věž severní
By contradiction between the North and East towers, above the crack and diagonally right… Rock Climbing
6
Bertova věž severní
Along the northeast edge to the ledge, right and along the crack in the right part to the… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Bertova věž východní
Along the SW edge. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Bertova věž východní
From Bert's Tower (West) to the ledge on the West face. Rock Climbing
4
Bertova věž východní
From the east balcony directly up the east face. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Bertova věž východní
From Bert's Tower north. Rock Climbing
6
Bertova věž severní
Through the south face over the small balcony under the overhang, left to the southwest… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Bertova věž východní
Up the wall near the edge (ring), up over a small overhang and directly along the edge to…
3
Bertova věž východní
Through the chimney between the West and East towers. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Bertova věž východní
Through the chimney and left to the start of the crack in the NW edge. Along the edge to…
6
Bertova věž východní
By stemming between the North and East towers. Rock Climbing
3
Bertova věž východní
Up the east face to the balcony, left into the south face and up it. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Fráňova věž
Along the northeast edge of the north turret to the ring, onto the sloping ledge and… Rock Climbing
4
Fráňova věž
To the south turret and traverse (ring) into the east chimney. From the ring also… Rock Climbing
6-
Fráňova věž
To the south turret and through the center of the south face or along the southeast edge. Rock Climbing
6-
Fráňova věž
From the west from the boulder, up the overhanging wall to the ring, along the west edge… Rock Climbing
2
Fráňova věž
From W via chimney (new variant).
9
Fráňova věž
From the 1st ring along the edge
3
Fráňova věž
From the north turret into the east chimney. Rock Climbing
6
Fráňova věž
Up the wall directly (ring) to the ledge below the summit and along the SW edge to the…
6
Fráňova věž
From the south turret into the south face and under the overhang left to the second ring. Rock Climbing
8
Pelíšek
Up the valley wall over the ring to the ledge and via the Valley Route. Rock Climbing
7
Pelíšek
Through the chimney to the ledge on the south face and along it over two rings. Rock Climbing

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