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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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Dubnová věž severní
By a shorter crack into the recess Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Dubnová věž severní
By a crack, wider in places, under the overhang into the recess Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Dubnová věž severní
Along the edge (2 rings) to the top of the turret
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Dubnová věž severní
Along the a-step to the 1st circle and diagonally left (2nd circle) along the edge to the…
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Dubnová věž severní
In the left part of the north wall by the right or left crack to the balcony and by a… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Dubnová věž severní
Along an indistinct edge to the 1st circle. Upwards and noticeably left (2nd circle) to…
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Dubnová věž severní
From the north by a crack to a small cave (loop), right and by a crack to the platform,… Rock Climbing
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Dubnová věž severní
From the southwest through a chimney to the sub-summit plateau and through a chimney in… Rock Climbing
7
Dubnová věž severní
By the 'Middle' or 'Left variant' to the crack in the SE face, up it to the SE edge and…
5
Dubnová věž severní
Wide crack into the recess, narrow chimney to the East balcony and by the 'Northeast…
7-/7
Dubnová věž severní
Crack in the north wall, to the right by a-steps (circle), right and by a corner crack to… Rock Climbing
5
Dubnová věž severní
To the left of the "Wide Corner" by a crack, higher up a corner chimney to the platform… Rock Climbing
7
Dubnová věž střední
S wall diagonally left and along the edge to the summit.
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Dubnová věž střední
South wall to the circle of the Cute Route. Rock Climbing
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Dubnová věž střední
From the west to the crack, through it to the platform and the Old Route. Rock Climbing
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Dubnová věž střední
From the plateau, start in the right part of the south wall over an overhang to the… Rock Climbing
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Dubnová věž střední
From the west by an indistinct corner over an overhang and wedged boulder to a wide crack… Rock Climbing
5
Dubnová věž střední
Right edge of the SW pillar and left into the wall to the circle. Directly up the wall… Rock Climbing
6
Dubnová věž střední
To the right into the "Western a-steps" route through the wall into a corner crack and… Rock Climbing
4
Dubnová věž střední
From the east from the plateau by a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Dubnová věž střední
In a prominent corner by a-steps into the chimney, to the platform and a northern crack. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Dubnová věž střední
To the right of the "Wide Corner" route by the wall over two circles. Rock Climbing
5
Dubnová věž střední
To the right of the "Public Toilets" route by a-steps, higher up a crack and chimney… Rock Climbing
6
Dubnová věž střední
From the west to a small balcony and along the southwest edge. Rock Climbing
6
Dubnová věž střední
Hand crack Rock Climbing
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Dubnová věž střední
From the sub-summit platform by the north wall. Rock Climbing
6
Dubnová věž jižní
From the W to the right of the "Old Route" by a receding narrow pillar to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Jižní předskalí Dubnové věže jižní
Through the middle of the wall (circle) to the fore-rock summit and by the "Malý ptáky"…
5
Jižní předskalí Dubnové věže jižní
Left part of the fore-rock wall to the a-step (circle), through it to the fore-rock…
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Jižní předskalí Dubnové věže jižní
Along the edge or traverse from the left to the circle. Right or left to the fore-rock… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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