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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.

Skalní město 1415 routes Krkavčí skály 362 routes Babinec 318 routes Nad koupalištěm 218 routes Lahole 159 routes Skály v okolí Starého hrádku a Nového hrádku 129 routes Hromová rokle 123 routes U Mouřenína 103 routes Přivýšina 68 routes Skautská vyhlídka 47 routes Hrdoňovice 33 routes U Ervínova hradu 22 routes Pařezská Lhota 10 routes
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6
Prachovská jehla
Up the middle of the south face over three rings to the ledge, left and to the summit. Rock Climbing
9
Prachovská jehla
To the right of the South Route over four rings. Rock Climbing
6-
Prachovská jehla
7/7+
Hradecká věž
From the east via the chimney to the northern fore-summit, up the diagonal crack in the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Hradecká věž
From the valley via a crack over the ring to the summit of the northern fore-summit … Rock Climbing
6
Hradecká věž
Up the pillar and crack (ring) to the fore-summit.
6
Hradecká věž
From the valley side via a corner crack to the fore-summit. Up the wall over the overhang…
8/8+
Hradecká věž
From the 2nd ring of the “Pietní cesta” to the ring, directly via the crack to the next…
6-
Hradecká věž
Up the crack over the overhang and directly up the wall (ring) to the summit.
6-
Stromové věže
By face over the ring to the summit.
1
Stromové věže
Rock Climbing
5
Stromové věže
Up the middle of the face and by the SE edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Hradecká věž
In the right part of the south face from the left over the overhang and to the right onto… Rock Climbing
6
Hradecká věž
Up the middle of the south face. Rock Climbing
7
Hradecká věž
Up the wall to the ring, diagonally left to the edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Stromové věže
Rock Climbing
6
Stromové věže
From the northwest by chimney to the window, by crack and upwards. Rock Climbing
5
Stromové věže
By chimney from E or W along the Small Tower to the saddle. By opposition to the split…
2
Stromové věže
3
Stromové věže
Rock Climbing
2
Stromové věže
5
Stromové věže
By corner to the balcony, by crack and chimney, to the small tower on the N face and to… Rock Climbing
2
Stromové věže
Right of the SE edge.
2
Stromové věže
In the left part of the face.
3
Stromové věže
5
Stromové věže
By corner to the window, by crack to the small tower and to the summit.
6
Stromové věže
Rock Climbing
2
Stromové věže
Rock Climbing
4
Stromové věže
By crack to the summit
6-
Stromové věže
Sokoléky to the end, right to the edge and along it to the summit Rock Climbing

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