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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.

Skalní město 1415 routes Krkavčí skály 362 routes Babinec 318 routes Nad koupalištěm 218 routes Lahole 159 routes Skály v okolí Starého hrádku a Nového hrádku 129 routes Hromová rokle 123 routes U Mouřenína 103 routes Přivýšina 68 routes Skautská vyhlídka 47 routes Hrdoňovice 33 routes U Ervínova hradu 22 routes Pařezská Lhota 10 routes
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Přeskok
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the main tower. Rock Climbing
8
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
By a chimney left to the edge (1st ring) and up it to the balcony. Middle of the right… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
Southwest ridge (clocks) to the ledge in the south face and by the Spring Route. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the fore-summit in the west face right into the crack, up it and traverse left to… Rock Climbing
10
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
First sport climb in J. Hudeček style - (RP Xa). Second variant of the April Route to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the fore-summit between the west and north towers by the left corner crack to the… Rock Climbing
5
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the south up the chimney to the ledge in the south face to the recess and left by a… Rock Climbing
5
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the ring to the right to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
Cracks in the right part of the South face to the ledge in the South face. Rock Climbing
6-
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
Left south crack to the ledge, higher by a crack, at its end left to the southwest ridge … Rock Climbing
7
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
By a chimney from the north into the corner in the north face. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Krkavčí skály - západní věž
From the fore-summit between the west and north towers by a crack over a ring to the… Rock Climbing
4
Krkavčí skály - severní věž
Between the main and north tower by a chimney to the ring and left along the wall to the… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Krkavčí skály - severní věž
From the 1st ring of the Hunger Route to the northwest ridge (K) Up it to the top.
Přeskok
Krkavčí skály - severní věž
Jump or step from the ledge in the north face of the Main Tower to the top.
8-/8
Krkavčí skály - severní věž
In the valley wall by a crack to the ring and left along the wall to the rock window and…
3
Krkavčí skály - severní věž
In the east face along the widening crack upwards into the chimney; up it to the lower…
7
Krkavčí skály - severní věž
From the chimney between the North and Northwest towers via the edge to the ledge at the… Rock Climbing
6
Krkavčí skály - severní věž
By the edge to the ledge and right (ring). Long traverse right along the ledge and up … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Krkavčí skály - hlavní věž
Middle of the south face of the West Tower to the balcony. Rock Climbing
5
Krkavčí skály - hlavní věž
Right wider crack in the south face of the west tower to the balcony and into the inner… Rock Climbing
?
Krkavčí skály - hlavní věž
From the North Tower by an overthrow to the pre-summit ledge at the north face and a… Rock Climbing
6
Krkavčí skály - hlavní věž
Left crack in the south face of the west tower. Rock Climbing
4
Krkavčí skály - severní věž
Southeast ridge to the window and by the East Route to the top.
5
Krkavčí skály - severní věž
By opposition between the main and north tower to the southeast ridge and up it to the… Rock Climbing
3
Krkavčí skály - hlavní věž
Southern part of the chimney between the west and main tower (ring), traverse left behind… Rock Climbing
6
Krkavčí skály - hlavní věž
Up the wall to the right of the chimney between the west and main tower over a ring into… Rock Climbing
9
Krkavčí skály - hlavní věž
From the ring of the South Broken Crack via chimneys straight and diagonally left to the… Rock Climbing
8
Krkavčí skály - hlavní věž
From the east via the wall to the ring, wall along the edge to the second ring, right to… Rock Climbing
7
Krkavčí skály - hlavní věž
From the chimney between the north and main tower in its western part by a crack over a… Rock Climbing

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