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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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2
Šlikova věž
Via the chimney to the fore-summit.
6-
Šlikova věž
From the East fore-summit left and up the Southeast wall (ring), straight (second ring)… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Dolejší věžička
From the West via stemming to the first ring, along the NW edge to the second ring,… Rock Climbing
6
Dolejší věžička
In the center of the South wall. Rock Climbing
5
Dolejší věžička
Along the NE edge.
7
Dolejší věžička
From the North fore-summit, traverse right in the North wall to the Northwest edge and… Rock Climbing
7
Dolejší věžička
In the right part of the wall via a fissure to the ring. Along the crack to the East edge…
4
Dolejší věžička
Along the Southeast edge. Rock Climbing
4
Hořejší věžička
Via the overhanging corner crack. Rock Climbing
6-
Hořejší věžička
Via the crack into the small cave and via the wide crack. Rock Climbing
6
Hořejší věžička
To the right of the Southwest edge via the wall or by stemming diagonally left onto the… Rock Climbing
4
Hořejší věžička
From the valley via the Southwest corner and crack to the block along the West edge and… Rock Climbing
7
Hořejší věžička
Along the edge (ring)
7-/7
Hořejší věžička
In the center of the North wall of the North block over the ring, right to the Northwest… Danger
6
Hořejší věžička
Up the right part of the North wall via the crack to the West block and along the edge. Rock Climbing
8
Hořejší věžička
To the left of the Northwest edge via a small crack to the balcony on the route "Moon…
7
Hořejší věžička
From the valley via the Southwest corner and crack to the block along the West edge and… Rock Climbing
7
Hořejší věžička
Up the wall to the summit.
6
Hořejší věžička
In the center of the South wall. Rock Climbing
4
Hořejší věžička
Up the left part of the wall, higher up along the sloping crack to the summit.
3
Beka
6
Beka
From the block, traverse left around the edge and to the 1st ring. Up and slightly left…
7/7+
Beka
Up the North face along the East edge, via the groove and rib to the ring, then slightly… Rock Climbing
3
Hořejší věžička
Left along the Northeast edge to the summit.
7
Šlikova vyhlídka
Via the hand crack (ring) widening higher up to the top. Rock Climbing
7
Hořejší věžička
Up the wall to the summit.
6-
Šlikova vyhlídka
From the North via the right crack (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Beka
From the East or West via the chimney into the gully and up the South wall to the summit.
6
Šlikova vyhlídka
Up the South wall along the right edge (ring) directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Šlikova vyhlídka
Up the slab to the left of the SE wall directly to the summit. Rock Climbing

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