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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-
Zelená věž
Through the left part of the northern wall along the crack over the ring to the NE edge… Rock Climbing
5
Zelená věž
Rock Climbing
6
Zelená věž
Through the center of the southern wall. Rock Climbing
6
Zelená věž
From the pillar (1st ring) to the ledge and over the 2nd ring to the summit.
6-/6
Zelená věž
Via the southwest crack under the overhang, over it to the ring on the balcony and… Rock Climbing
2
Bochan
Through the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Zelená věž
From the south into the eastern wall and along the crack. Rock Climbing
3
Bochan
Rock Climbing
6
Bochan
Through the northern wall via the ring. Rock Climbing
6-
Bochan
Up the wall diagonally left above the overhang to the edge (ring) and along it to the…
7-/7
Bochan
From the S edge, left along the ledge to the center of the wall to the ring. From the…
6-
Bochan
From the north over the overhang to the ledge, right to the northwest edge and along it. Rock Climbing
2
Bochan
From the south to a block in the western wall and through the corner (also along the edge… Rock Climbing
4
Bochan
Rock Climbing
2
Bochan
Along the blunt southern edge. Rock Climbing
4
Bochánek
Along the SE wall
3
Bochánek
Through the right part of the plateau wall. Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Bochánek
By jumping from the block to the summit
5
Bochánek
In the left part of the wall, near the NE edge.
Přeskok
Morový sloup
By jumping from the massif Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Bochánek
On the left in the SW wall, right side upwards.
1
Morový sloup
from SW from the edge Rock Climbing Textile belay
8
Bochánek
Through the right part of the north face from the ledge up the wall (highball). Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Morový sloup
Through the chimney between the tower and M upwards.
6
Morový sloup
Along the west edge over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Morový sloup
Through the narrow face along the crack to the ring and to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Morový sloup
From S over the "step" to the forepeak. Through the S face over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Slunovrat
By jumping from the block to the summit.
1
Slunovrat
From W SW edge u.s.
7
Slunovrat
Step across to the edge and through the overhanging crack to the summit.

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