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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
Krakonoš
Over the small balcony in the western pillar and via a small crack (ring), higher up… Rock Climbing
2
Krakonoš
Up the wall and via the chimney to the Madonna.
6
Krakonoš
To the right of the 'Election Route' via an overhanging crack, higher up via a crack into… Rock Climbing
6-
Krakonoš
Through the center of the right pillar to the crack and up it to the summit of the fore…
4
Krakonoš
Via the chimney to the wedged boulders and into the saddle between Madonna and Beránek. Rock Climbing
3
Anče
Via the chimney between the tower and the Madonna massif to the summit.
3
Krakonoš
From the west via the chimney and the route 'Western Middle Chimney'. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Anče
Traverse from the Madonna massif
2
Krakonoš
From the east via the chimney to the Turret, over the Madonna and Beránek to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Anče
Up the wall along the SE edge (ring) to the summit.
6
Anče
Through the center of the S wall. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Anče
Along the edge (for protection use the ring of the 'Kýho Šlika' route), higher up to the…
2
Anče
Via the chimney between the tower and Krakonoš to the summit.
4
Koloseum
Through the corner below the wedged boulder, higher via the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
10
Koloseum
Via the overhanging feature past the first to the second ring, right up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Koloseum
6-
Aréna
From the west by a crack into a widening (belay), left around the edge to the ring. Left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Koloseum
From the 2nd ring of 'Mysteries for Tomorrow' to the left and via the overhanging feature… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Aréna
In the center of the valley N face by a narrow crack (1st ring) to a ledge, diagonally… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Zelená stěna
6
Zelená stěna
By an arête (large hourglass) and crack to the ring. Over the overhang around the crack…
7/7+
Zelená stěna
To the right of the North chimney by an arête and wall over 3 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow
Přeskok
Okrajová věž
By a jump from the NE from the marginal massif Rock Climbing
3
Okrajová věž
Rock Climbing
6
Okrajová věž
Along small cracks to the ring and by the wall to the summit
3
Okrajová věž
Rock Climbing
6
Okrajová věž
Directly up the wall (hourglass) to the summit
2
Okrajová věž
By the East chimney. Rock Climbing
6-
Okrajová věž
By the southwest overhanging arête to the ledge and the south face. Rock Climbing
2
Okrajová věž
By the East crack to the balcony and the East face. Rock Climbing

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