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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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7/7+
Dubnová věž jižní
Left of the "Malý ptáky" route by a-step to the circle, right beyond the edge, upwards,… Rock Climbing
7-/7
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To the left of the south chimney by a short wall over a circle. Rock Climbing
2
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In the chimney to the balcony
2
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From the south through a chimney to the balcony, through the chimney and a short wall. Rock Climbing
7-/7
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Overhanging southeast wall over a circle and watches upwards. Rock Climbing
7-/7
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Through a crack to the end (first circle), higher up a smooth wall (second circle) to the… Rock Climbing
2
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From the southwest through a corner chimney onto the platform between the summits and the… Rock Climbing
7
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Wall diagonally to the right to the watches and to the right along the edge of the "Entův… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
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Pillar wall along the E edge (circle) n. v.
7
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Crack in a narrow pillar Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Dubnová věž jižní
Rock Climbing
3
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Rock Climbing
4
Šlikova věž
Along the edge, higher up a crack on the fore-rock and "Old Route" to the summit.
6-
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Crack on the N fore-rock and Old Route n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
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N wall of the N fore-rock over the circle.
9
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Along the left part of the west wall over three circles. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7/7+
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Along the west wall over three circles. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8-/8
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From the west onto the shelf in the south wall and through the middle of the south wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
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On the wall to the left of the chimney on the platform with the NE edge to the 'Old Paths… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
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Via the chimney to the fore-summit.
6-
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Up the right part of the South wall via a rib crack and overhang to the ring, right to…
10
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Along the northwest edge by double a-step and wall to the circle, by non-sporting a-step… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +2
7-/7
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Through the middle of the north wall directly to the right to the first circle, right and… Rock Climbing
7/7+
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Traverse from the 2nd circle of "Mlykařská cesta" to the 2nd route of "5. 11".
8
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SW wall of the northern fore-rock, along the west edge to the circle, traverse right n. v.
6
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From the West onto the wide ledge in the South wall, along it traverse right (ring) to… Rock Climbing
6
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From the traverse to the start of the "Southeast route" via the edge of the NE pillar or…
6
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From the middle of the lower S wall by a subtle a-step into a hole and to the circle.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6-
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From the north through a corner to the circle, up the wall to the balcony to the circle… Rock Climbing
6-
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From the East or West via the chimney to the North fore-summit, up the North wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay

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