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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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2
Křižkovského věžička
Along a narrow wall alongside the indentation. Rock Climbing
2
Kavalír
Through the W chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Křižkovského věžička
Right of the southwest ridge. Rock Climbing
3
Vlastina věž
From the plateau side. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Křižkovského věžička
Rock Climbing
8
Křižkovského věžička
Diagonally left to the ring. Rock Climbing
6
Křižkovského věžička
Right of the north crack over the ring. Rock Climbing
2
Vlastina věž
Along the West ridge to the summit.
6
Vlastina věž
From the left part of the south face, diagonally right over the small rib to a prominent… Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Vlastina věž
Rock Climbing
2
Křižkovského věžička
Rock Climbing
5
Křižkovského věžička
Through the middle of the left pillar's face to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Křižkovského věžička
Left of the SW ridge. Rock Climbing
7
Křižkovského věžička
Through the middle of the W face to the summit.
8
Křižkovského věžička
Under the edge (ring) to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Kanape
To the right on the S side via the wall to the summit.
3
Kanape
To the right of the Old Route via the wall to the summit.
7
Slavík
Directly up the overhanging northwest edge to the ring of the North route, higher up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Kanape
Via a short chimney on the S side to the summit.
6
Slavík
Via the right part of the North wall over the ring. Rock Climbing
7
Kanape
From the ring of the Valley Viewpoint, left and via the SE edge to the summit.
5
Kanape
From the northeast from the valley via a long chimney and higher up as "Right South" to…
3
Kanape
Via the SW edge to the summit.
6
Kanape
From the plateau side right through the East wall, traverse to the valley side (K). Then…
8-/8
Kanape
Any way onto the sloping ledge below the W wall. Over the edge into the valley wall and… Rock Climbing
6
Kanape
From the northwest on the valley side, with a narrowing gully/notch leading to a ring,…
2
Slavík
Via the East wall or the Southeast edge. Rock Climbing
2
Slavík
Via the Southwest edge and the South wall. Rock Climbing
4
Slavík
In the right part of the West wall. Rock Climbing
7
Slavík
In the left part of the S wall directly to the summit. Rock Climbing

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