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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
Šlikova vyhlídka
Up the narrow SE edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Šlikova vyhlídka
Via the small pillar to the left of the staircase to the viewpoint at the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Šlikova vyhlídka
In the center of the South wall briefly into the ledge and to the ring. Traverse left and… Rock Climbing
7
Šlikova vyhlídka
Via the overhanging pillar to the right of the South crack to the ledge and up the wall… Rock Climbing
6
Všeteček
Up the wall, higher up via the rib to the left of the "Valley Crack" to its end (ring).… Rock Climbing
7
Všeteček
From the SE, from the chimney, via the left wall along the ribs diagonally left to the… Rock Climbing
7
Všeteček
Via the adventurous route into the tunnel, left around the corner to the balcony of the … Rock Climbing
3
Všeteček
In the south valley face via the crack over the balcony to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Všeteček
Along the SE ridge (2 rings) to the balcony and up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Všeteček
Up the center of the north face of the NE pillar to the ring and diagonally right to the… Rock Climbing
6
Všeteček
Directly up the upper north face to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Všeteček
Along the NW ridge to the summit. Rock Climbing
1
Všeteček
Along the southwest ridge to the summit Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Všeteček
In the left part of the East face via the right or left crack to the balcony and via the … Rock Climbing
3
Všeteček
From the right side of the upper north face up the wall and a step left around the corner… Rock Climbing
6
Všeteček
From the SE under the boulder to the balcony, via the left or right short overhanging… Rock Climbing
6
Pipi
Center of the wall
4
Pipi
Rock Climbing
4
Pipi
Along the right part of the east face. Rock Climbing
6
Pipi
Up the center of the north face along the cracks to the ledge and directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Pipi
Along the west ridge and up the north face. Rock Climbing
6-
Pipi
Up the cracks and step right onto the edge. Directly along the edge, higher up from the… Danger
2
Pipi
Along the Jí edge. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Tyburcova věž západní
From the middle tower. Rock Climbing
5
Tyburcova věž západní
6
Tyburcova věž západní
By opposition, higher up along the southeast ridge. Rock Climbing
8
Tyburcova věž západní
Along the northeast ridge through the overhanging north face. Rock Climbing
6-
Tyburcova věž západní
Over the overhang Rock Climbing
6
Tyburcova věž západní
Along the right part of the wall directly to the summit.
7/7+
Tyburcova věž západní
Along the right part of the northern overhanging wall and gully. Rock Climbing

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