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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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8
Kobyla
In the north face of Kobylí Tower to the ledge (ring above). Descend the rib and step…
6
Tři sedla - severní věž
Up the right part of the valley wall to a ledge, then left along it and up small flakes…
7
Tři sedla - střední věž
From the north, traverse diagonally left to the hour-glass on the eastern edge below the… Rock Climbing
8
Tři sedla - střední věž
To the right of the east edge, along the left part of the north face to the clock,… Rock Climbing
7
Tři sedla - střední věž
Through the chimney between the north and middle tower to the western pre-summit, along… Rock Climbing
6-
Tři sedla - střední věž
Along the SW edge (ring) to the pre-summit and by "Safírová cesta" (Sapphire Route) to… Rock Climbing
6
Tři sedla - severní věž
From the boulder to the ring, up the small flake (protection) left to the balcony and to…
7-/7
Tři sedla - severní věž
Traverse into the left part of the north face and to the ring, by non-sporting posture… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Tři sedla - severní věž
From the north, traverse into the overhanging right crack and up it.
5
Tři sedla - severní věž
Up the diagonal crack to the balcony and to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Tři sedla - severní věž
From the passage along the crack, higher up left to the edge (ring) and along it to the… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Tři sedla - střední věž
From the North Tower. Rock Climbing
5
Tři sedla - střední věž
From the chimney along the small flakes directly to the south crack of the "East Route"…
Přeskok
Tři sedla - jižní věž
By jumping from the summit of Střední věž (Middle Tower). Rock Climbing
5
Trojhrbá věž
Along the western edge. Rock Climbing
8
Trojhrbá věž
8
Trojhrbá věž
6-
Trojhrbá věž
Along the right part of the north face over the ring. Rock Climbing
6
Trojhrbá věž
From the south right to the bench and along it to the east edge (ring), right into the… Rock Climbing
4
Hodinková věž
Rock Climbing
2
Hodinková věž
Up the short wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Hodinková věž
Up the north face over the ring. Rock Climbing
8
Dědoušek
Up the middle of the NW face via a crack (K) and detached chimneys diagonally right…
7
Hodinková věž
Up the middle of the wall to the pinnacle, through it and up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Hodinková věž
Along the western edge.
4
Hodinková věž
Up the South face to the West edge and up it. Rock Climbing
6
Dědoušek
Up the plateau edge to the summit. Danger
6-
Dědoušek
Up the middle of the Northwest face via a crack (ring) and detached chimneys diagonally…
7
Dědoušek
In the right part of the Northwest face via cracks (slings) and right to the West edge … Rock Climbing
6
Dědoušek
In the SW face from the right via a corner crack, overhanging to the ledge and along the… Rock Climbing

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