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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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4
Severka
1
Severka
Rock Climbing
3
Chvostoskok
Through an overhanging corner, higher along the West edge.
1
Chvostoskok
From point M in the east, traverse to the summit.
5
Chvostoskok
Climb right into the South face and up it to the summit.
2
Chvostoskok
7
Severka
From the north via the wall to the right of the chimney to the ring, then right to the… Rock Climbing
8
Severka
7
Severka
6
Severka
7-/7
Severka
From the ring of the South face over the 2nd ring to the summit.
1
Severka
Via the south plateau wall. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Žufužík
Along the crack, higher up along the edge to the summit
3
Žufužík
Via a chimney to the balcony and along the East edge to the summit
1
Žufužík
From the north right and along the east edge n. v.
5
Žufužík
Up the wall along the edge, higher up along the edge to the summit.
4
Žufužík
Up the wall to the summit
Přeskok
Velký zbrojnoš
From the Small Armorer. Rock Climbing
5
Velký zbrojnoš
From the east via a wide crack, higher up by chimney to the Old Route. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Velký zbrojnoš
From the cave below the west edge over the point via a crack to a ledge on the west edge,… Rock Climbing
3
Velký zbrojnoš
From the east via a chimney to a ledge on the south face, right to the southeast edge and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Velký zbrojnoš
From the saddle via a short chimney and higher up the wall slightly to the right. Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger
7
Velký zbrojnoš
Via the old route to a ledge on the south face, left to the ring of the West Route. Rock Climbing
8-/8
Velký zbrojnoš
From the ring of the Valley Route left to the second ring, higher up via a crack and… Rock Climbing
6-
Velký zbrojnoš
Along the northeast edge to the first ring, up the east face over an overhang and right… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Velký zbrojnoš
Up the crack (ring) to the end, right to the ledge on the W edge, after the cluster right…
8-/8
Velký zbrojnoš
To the right of the NE edge via 4Q to "Beaver of Courage" and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Bezejmenná věž
From the ring of the 'South Route' directly up over the ring. Rock Climbing
6
Bezejmenná věž
In the right part of the north wall via chimneys and up the wall over the ring to the…
Přeskok
Bezejmenná věž
From the Sun Tower. Rock Climbing

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