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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
Pelíšek
Along the SW edge from the left (2 rings, new variant).
5
Pelíšek
To the right of the Old Route up the wall. Rock Climbing
5
Pelíšek
From the north to the northwest edge and along the arête. Rock Climbing
7
Pelíšek
Along the left edge of the pillar to the balcony. Along the arête near the NW edge,…
6-
Pelíšek
Along the SW edge to the ledge and via the Valley Route. Rock Climbing
6
Pelíšek
1
Pelíšek
From the east. Rock Climbing
8
Pelíšek
Přeskok
Rektorka - západní věž
By a jump from Rector's Tower V. Rock Climbing
4
Pedel
From the West traverse into the North face and up it to the summit.
2
Pedel
Along the West edge to the summit
9
Pedel
From the gorge up the wall (ring) to a ledge and directly or diagonally left to the…
5
Rektorka - západní věž
Via the north crack to the saddle. Rock Climbing
9
Rektorka - západní věž
Left from Mowgli's Crack or directly up the wall to the ring, through a small crack to… Rock Climbing
6
Rektorka - západní věž
Via the valley chimney, left into a crack (ring) to a ledge and up the chimney. Rock Climbing
7
Rektorka - západní věž
Rock Climbing
7-/7
Rektorka - západní věž
From a prominent north ledge right to a crack, up it over a ring to a ledge and via the… Rock Climbing
7
Pedel
Center of the wall to the summit.
6-
Pedel
Through the middle of the wall (ring) to the summit.
7-/7
Rektorka - západní věž
Up the wall left of the White Wall route diagonally left to the southwest edge (ring), up… Rock Climbing
6
Rektorka - západní věž
Left of the southwest chimney, via a crack over a ring. Rock Climbing
8-/8
Rektorka - západní věž
Left of the Route XVII Congress of the CPCz, via the 'sokolíky' (cracks/ridges) to the… Rock Climbing
7
Rektorka - západní věž
Up the south face of the west pillar over a ring and via the West Route. Rock Climbing
3
Rektorka - západní věž
Via the wide south chimney or, to the left, the narrow chimney where they merge, and to… Rock Climbing
3
Rektorka - západní věž
From the south via a crack to the opening, through it into the inner chimney and over a… Rock Climbing
6
Rektorka - západní věž
Via a narrow edge over two rings to the summit.
9
Rektorka - západní věž
Left of the south crack, up the wall over three rings. Rock Climbing
6
Rektorka - západní věž
Step left to the 'sokolík' (1st ring), up it to its end and left to the 2nd ring (also…
5
Rektorka - západní věž
Via the west chimney to the balcony (also via a crack from the south) and then up the… Rock Climbing
6-
Rektorka - západní věž
Along a crack in the NW edge (ring) to the balcony.

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