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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
Třeťák
Up the right crack and over the overhang (sling) to the summit.
1
Třeťák
From the east via a short chimney to the summit.
4
Třeťák
Diagonally left
6
Rokelník
Via the 'sokolík' (small pinnacle/rib) to the ledge, up the crack to the balcony and to…
2
Třeťák
2
Rokelník
East edge to the summit.
6
Rokelník
Via the notch in the south wall to the balcony of the Creeping Crack, then up the small…
7
Třeťák
Along the 'sokolíks' (small pinnacles/ribs) to the ring and directly to the summit.
6
Lojzíček
Along the edge to the summit
6-
Lojzíček
Overhanging edge to the summit
Přeskok
Lojzíček
1
Lojzíček
SE edge to the summit.
4
Lojzíček
Through the middle
6
Lojzíček
Left part of the wall to the ring and diagonally left to the summit.
5
Vodopád Z věž
From N or S to the large boulder in the SW wall, diagonally right along narrow chimneys… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Vodopád Z věž
By chimney in the right part of the south wall, higher up by crack and chimney to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Bonsaj
Via the valley corner over the overhang, by chimney into the 'Old Route' and by it to the…
3
Dušička
In the left part, diagonally right to the summit
6
Dušička
Přeskok
Dušička
By jumping from the edge to the summit
1
Kapraď
To the right in the N wall to the summit.
3
Kapraď
From the plateau side to the left to the edge and along it to the summit.
2
Kapraď
Through the middle of the wall to the summit.
6
Kapraď
Crack over 1st and 2nd ring, higher up the wall to the 3rd ring. Right onto the edge and…
2
Bonsaj
By chimney between the tower and M, to the summit.
5
Kapraď
5
Bonsaj
3
Bonsaj
Up the wall left of the edge to the summit.
6-
Bonsaj
Up the valley wall to the 1st ring. Slab right to the edge and back left to the 2nd ring.…
3
Šustecká věž
From E into the N wall. Along the ledge a long traverse to the right to the edge and…

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