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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
Věž Jury Bednára
Přeskok
Věž Jury Bednára
By traversing from the massif from the East to the summit.
5
Věž Jury Bednára
Pinnacles, higher up directly via the wall to the summit
6-
Věž Jury Bednára
Along the NW edge to the K, diagonally right to the summit.
2
Věž Jury Bednára
Up the center of the South face. Rock Climbing
3
Věž Jury Bednára
From the northeast via the wall. Rock Climbing
5
Borůvková věž
Via the wide crack
2
Borůvková věž
Via the chimney and a traverse to the main summit
3
Borůvková věž
Via the crack, higher up via the chimney
2
Borůvková věž
Short crack and blocks and then a high step to the East summit
6-
Borůvková věž
Via the small chimney to the edge and follow it (ring)
6
Borůvková věž
From the balcony, up-left to the ring - Up and left along the edge to the summit.
5
Borůvková věž
6-
Věž Jury Bednára
Up the center of the north face to the ring, slightly right to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Hranec
From the ledge at the SW edge, traverse into the receding wall and follow it directly to…
2
Borůvková věž
Short chimneys from the East or SE to the ridge and traverse to the summit.
Přeskok
Hranec
By crossing from the Low Lost Tower to the summit.
3
Hranec
Up the small wall through the holes to the summit
5
Hranec
Through the sloping crack, higher along the fissure to the summit.
4
Hranec
From the north, left of Malocesta, through the hole to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Hranec
From the SW face, diagonally left to the 1st ring of the route "Rings in a Rush" and… Rock Climbing
6
Hranec
From the block, ascend the right part of the North face via the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Hranec
5
Hranec
Up the center of the face.
3
Hranec
Directly up the center of the North face to the summit. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Přední ztracená věž
Through the crack of the 'Thirsty Route' or from the left to the fissure and up it (bolt)…
1
Hranec
Right on the south face via the groove to the top.
7
Přední zadek
Through the crack near the edge to the 2nd bolt of the route 'Kolin and Sea Lions' and…
2
Přední zadek
Through the south crack to the fore-rock and up the small face to the top.
4
Přední zadek
Rock Climbing Textile belay Spare Route

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