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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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Dvojitá věž
From the west to the ring and up the wall. Rock Climbing
2
Dvojitá věž
From the east via the right inner chimney. Rock Climbing
2
Dvojitá věž
Rock Climbing
4
Dvojitá věž
From the south via the chimney into the corner crack, up it to the ledge and along the… Rock Climbing
7
Dvojitá věž
Left via the chimney from the south to the saddle, right onto the southwest edge and… Rock Climbing
4
Dvojitá věž
To the right of the western chimney via a crack and a chimney. Rock Climbing
3
Dvojitá věž
From the south via the chimney to the balcony and along the SE edge to the summit.
6
Dvojitá věž
Through the crack to the end (ring) and along the south face to the summit.
3
Dvojitá věž
Via the chimney in the corner to the summit Rock Climbing
6
Dvojitá věž
Directly up the wall to the ring
5
Dvojitá věž
From the northwest via a crack to the ring on the balcony in the north face and then via… Rock Climbing
6-
Dvojitá věž
Up the north face diagonally right (ring), along the pinnacle to the ledge and upwards. Rock Climbing
2
Burák
Via the chimney in the left valley (SW) wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Bradáčova věž
Up the gully to the arête and up the wall left to the ring. Up to the arête and via it to… Rock Climbing
6
Bradáčova věž
Rock Climbing
6-
Bradáčova věž
Along the blunt arête to the shelf, traverse left into the center of the wall and via it… Rock Climbing
4
Jičínská věž
Over the overhang or the small tower and from there via an ascent to the NW arête and via… Rock Climbing
6
Jičínská věž
Up the wall to the crack and via it to the summit Rock Climbing
5
Bradáčova věž
Rock Climbing
7
Jičínská věž
Up the wall (hour-glass) to the ring and directly to the summit Rock Climbing
6
Bradáčova věž
Rock Climbing
5
Bradáčova věž
From the South fore-summit to the ledge, traverse to the East arête and over the overhang…
6
Bradáčova věž
Along the cracks to the ledge, then traverse left to the arête and via it to the summit.
5
Bradáčova věž
Via the wide crack from the SW, chimney from the SE or the wall of the fore-summit to the… Rock Climbing
6
Bradáčova věž
Left of the arête along the small crack over the ledge to the SW arête
6
Vlčí zoubek
Up the wall to the slanted crack and further up the wall over the overhang to the summit Rock Climbing
6
Jičínská věž
Up the wall along the holes Rock Climbing
7
Jičínská věž
Up the wall along the arête to the balcony, traverse right and up the wall to the summit Rock Climbing
5
Jinolická věž
Up the wide crack to the ledge and via the route "Eastern Wall" to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Jinolická věž
Along the North arête to the 2nd ring of the route "From the Pond" and via it to the…

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