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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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3
Hláska
From the east via the right or left chimney to the saddle and by the Old Route. Rock Climbing
6-
Táborská věž
From the southwest edge diagonally right up the south face to the mouth of the crack … Rock Climbing
6
Hláska
Through the chimney below the mouth of the small crack (ring) and up it. Rock Climbing
7
Hláska
From the east via the chimney to the mouth of the crack and up it. Rock Climbing
6-
Táborská věž
From the ring right to the southeast edge. Rock Climbing
7
Hláska
To the left of the "East Chimney" up the wall along the right edge of the pillar over 3… Rock Climbing
9
Táborská věž
Up the west face to the ring and left to the northwest edge. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Hláska
Through the right part of the N wall (3 rings) to the saddle between Hláska and Kačenka… Rock Climbing
3
Hláska
From the west by corner and wall to the plateau, towards the north into the saddle to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Hláska
Via the left east crack to the K and right into the original route.
7-/7
Hláska
Via a crack through the middle of the east face to a small balcony and then the right… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Hláska
From the northeast edge via a crack and corner crack over the overhang to the ring and… Rock Climbing
6-
Hláska
Up the wall diagonally right to the crack and follow it to the ring, higher over the… Rock Climbing
3
Hláska
From the plateau via the left crack. Rock Climbing
5
Hláska
In the right part of the north face via a corner crack to the plateau and then the right… Rock Climbing
6
Hláska
*** CAUTION *** In some routes by Petr Prachtel, the rings may be of questionable quality… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Hláska
From the ring of the Right East Crack, through the small corner to the ring, right to the… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Hláska
Up the north face to the crack left to the wedged boulder, from there to the ring, then… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Hakenova věž
By jumping from Kačenka to the central boulder on the W wall and by "Old Route" to the… Rock Climbing
1
Hakenova věž
From the southwest. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Hakenova věž
North slanted crack (cave) to the ring and onto the fore-peak in the west face and along… Rock Climbing
8
Hakenova věž
Valley crack and small chimney to the ring and to the summit. Rock Climbing
8-/8
Hakenova věž
Left part of the north face over five rings. Rock Climbing
7
Hakenova věž
Up via small chimney cracks along the edge (ring). Rock Climbing
7
Hakenova věž
Through the crack to the end, left, and up the wall. Rock Climbing
2
Hakenova věž
On the south face with an overhanging crack and chimney. Rock Climbing
7
Hakenova věž
Through the chimney to the balcony and to the right of the "Noon Route" up the face (ring… Rock Climbing
5
Hakenova věž
East face along the crack over the balcony and via a small crack. Rock Climbing
4
Velbloud’átko (Sandál)
Valley edge Rock Climbing
2
Velbloud’átko (Sandál)
From SW n.v.

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