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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
Kobylinec
Along the edge (hourglass) to the summit
4
Kobylinec
Along the right part of the wall along a sloping ledge to the right to the summit.
3
Bára
3
Poník
Along the east edge to the summit.
6
Poník
Along the southwest wall
5
Poník
Along the narrow edge to the summit
5
Poník
In the valley wall via a chimney/corner or via the wall to its right to a ledge and to…
4
Poník
Via the wall below the abseil point
3
Kobylinec
Along the northeast edge to the summit.
7
Valášek
From the valley side along the edge to the summit.
7
Osel
Left part of the wall
6
Samotář
From the northwest over a ring to the balcony and via the Old Route. Rock Climbing
2
Osel
From the east to the balcony and with a dynamic upward move to the summit.
6
Osel
Overhanging edge to the summit.
6
Osel
Along the W edge to the ledge and right upwards to the ring. Directly to the summit.
1
Valášek
By stepping across or jumping from SW to the summit.
2
Valášek
Via the chimney between the massif from S and the small tower Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Valášek
By jumping from the massif from N to the summit
7
Rokelník
To the crack and up it (two rings)
6
Samotář
From the northwest via a 'sokolík' (sling) to the ledge and right over a ring to the… Rock Climbing
6
Samotář
From the southwest up the wall to the balcony and via the Old Route. Rock Climbing Danger
3
Stájník
Via the chimney and W wall to the summit
1
Stájník
From the S by stepping across from the massif to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Stájník
Along the edge via two rings
6
Třeťák
From the “Vítr pod zadkem” (Wind under the Butt) crack diagonally right along the ledge …
3
Třeťák
Up the small wall along the edge to the ledge and to the summit
6
Třeťák
6-
Třeťák
Directly to the ring
5
Třeťák
Start like “Dlouhá ruka” (Long Arm). To the left to the diagonal crack, up it to the…
6
Třeťák
From the E edge diagonally right

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