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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
Velbloud’átko (Sandál)
Along the edge to the summit Rock Climbing
6
Velbloud’átko (Sandál)
Up the face (ring) directly to the summit Rock Climbing
2
Velbloud’átko (Sandál)
From SE to the summit Rock Climbing
7-/7
Obelisk
From 1. K directly n.v. Danger
7
Obelisk
From the first ring right around the edge to the third ring of the Eastern Way. Rock Climbing
8
Obelisk
Along the southwest edge to the ring, higher over the second ring in the first part of… Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
7
Obelisk
From the railing to the crack with iron plates, along it to the ring. Traverse left to… Rock Climbing
8
Obelisk
From the second ring to the small balcony on the southeast edge and along the southeast… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Obelisk
Eastern face over three rings n.v.
7-/7
Obelisk
East from the large boulder below the southwest edge left to the ring in the west face,… Rock Climbing Vertical wall
7-/7
Obelisk
4
Dlabíček
5
Dlabíček
Via the corner to the balcony and up a wide crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Jehlan
5
Rabanův okraj
By a prominent corner in the N face. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Rabanův okraj
Right to the NE edge to the ring and right along the crack-corner to the summit Rock Climbing
2
Dlabíček
Up the face to the right of the "Old Route" Rock Climbing
2
Dlabíček
Left in the south face via a crack n.d. (not described).
6
Dlabíček
Up the face to the right of the SW edge to the summit Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž
From the south by the right crack, left onto the southeast edge and along it. Rock Climbing
3
Jehlan
Rock Climbing
3
Jehlan
SE edge n.d. (not described).
7
Jehlan
By the hollow in the south face. Rock Climbing
3
Jehlan
Rock Climbing
6
Jehlan
Along the N edge to the summit Rock Climbing
4
Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž
From the west over boulders to the south plateau and via a small crack. Rock Climbing
7
Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž
In the north face via the chimney and right along the ledge (ring), up a double crack… Rock Climbing
5
Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž
Via the chimney between the north and northwest towers from the north into the stepped… Rock Climbing
2
Krkavčí skály - severozápadní věž
From the west or from the inner chimney between the rocks, up the chimney and over the… Rock Climbing
5
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the south up the chimney between the main and west towers to the ledge (ring),… Rock Climbing

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