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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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6
Richelieu
Along the southwest edge to the shelf on the southwest face, traverse to the northwest… Rock Climbing
6-
Čertova věž
Over the overhang to the right into the southwest face and left to the crack, along it… Rock Climbing
6
Čertova věž
Up the northwest overhanging face to the first ring, left over the overhang to the second… Rock Climbing
4
Richelieu
From the southwest edge to the corner in the south face, through it to the ring, higher… Rock Climbing
7
Šamšula
Through the middle of the north face diagonally right to the ring, right or left upwards. Rock Climbing
2
Šamšula
Through the chimney and via the “Old Route” right to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Šamšula
Through the right part of the north face to the ring, right to the edge and up it. Rock Climbing
7
Šamšula
Up the south face over the ring. Rock Climbing
6-
Šamšula
From the west up the wall over the overhang and upwards to the summit.
2
Šamšula
From the east to the ledge in the north face and along it. Rock Climbing
4
Lesní věžička
By overhang from the east. Rock Climbing
4
Lesní věžička
Rock Climbing
7
Lesní věžička
North left edge. Rock Climbing
2
Lesní věžička
From the E edge to the balcony in the S wall, traverse left to the corner and up it to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Lesní věžička
In the left part of the wall to the balcony and along the SW edge (ring) to the summit.
8
Lesní věžička
Along the northwest edge over three rings. Rock Climbing
7
Bierhanzl
By the west edge (ring) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Lesní věžička
Rock Climbing
7
Lesní věžička
Center of the south face to the ring and left by crack to the top.
3
Bierhanzl
From the south. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Bierhanzl
From the east, descent and overhang or short chimney to the top.
6-
Myší masiv
From NE to the crack and up it (2 rings) to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Inspektor Trachta
By V edge to the summit
3
Myší masiv
8
Myší masiv
1
Myší masiv
From the north, traverse to the top.
7
Myší masiv
From NE via chimney 4m and right to the gully mouth. Through it to the end (ring) and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Čingischán
By crack in the W wall Rock Climbing
6-
Becherův masiv
By crack in the center of the NW wall (ring) to the top.
6
Danka

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