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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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2
Pišotek
Via the chimney to the fore-summit and via the 'Old route' to the summit.
3
Hřebenová věžička
2
Hřebenová věžička
From the chimney up the face through the hole. Rock Climbing
1
Hřebenová věžička
From the South up the steps to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Hřebenová věžička
Center of the face (ring) Rock Climbing
4
Hřebenová věžička
From the block along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Hřebenová věžička
Rock Climbing
9
Pišotek
Up the gully/crack in the center of the face to the end and to the 1st ring. Up the face… Rock Climbing
3
Pišotek
From the West via the chimney (not specified/visible). Rock Climbing Textile belay
8-/8
Čertova věž
Along the left accessible/climbable edge over four rings to the summit.
2
Pišotek
From the east via the chimney to the fore-summit and over the blocks (not specified…
7-/7
Čertova věž
From the center of the north face diagonally right to a shelf at the second ring of the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Čertova věž
Along the left part of the northwest overhanging face over a ring to the first ring of… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Čertova věž
Up the South face over two rings to the summit. Rock Climbing
8
Čertova věž
From the left to the ring of the 'Valley Variant'. Up the gully/crack to the end (2nd… Rock Climbing
7
Čertova věž
Right part of the south face via the small gully/crack to the balcony on the east face. Rock Climbing
7
Čertova věž
Along the left part of the north face to the ring, diagonally left to the balcony on the… Rock Climbing
6-
Čertova věž
Up the North face directly over three rings. Rock Climbing
6-
Čertova věž
From the east via small gullies/cracks and up the face to the ring and to the balcony on… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Čertova věž
Along the North edge (1st ring) directly to the 2nd ring of the 'North route'. Right to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Čertova věž
From the ring directly to the crack and along it. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Richelieu
Along the East edge over a ring (not specified/visible).
6
Richelieu
Directly to the 1st ring of the 'North Face'. Directly onto the shelf and directly up the…
6
Richelieu
Through the indentation directly to the 2nd ring of the North Face and directly to the…
6-
Richelieu
Directly or traverse in the ledge to the crack and along it to the ring. Directly to the…
Přeskok
Richelieu
From the platform of Březová věž (Birch Tower) to the small balcony on the South face.
7
Richelieu
Along the right part of the south face to the ring, higher up to the balcony and via the…
7
Richelieu
Along the gully/crack in the North face to the ring, left onto the edge, along it to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Richelieu
To the right along the northwest edge over a ring, higher up via the North Face route.
6-
Richelieu
From the northwest edge diagonally left to a ring, diagonally right to an indentation … Rock Climbing Textile belay

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