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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
Slavík
In the right part of the South wall over a prominent hole directly to the summit. (First… Rock Climbing
7
Vymydlenec
Up the wall via the ring Rock Climbing
2
Vymydlenec
In the SE wall via a crack-chimney to the summit.
5
Vymydlenec
From the edge upwards, along the sloping ledge to the right into the corner crack and… Rock Climbing
3
Vymydlenec
Up the wall to the small feature and through it to the summit. A rocking stone! Rock Climbing
3
Vymydlenec
4
Vymydlenec
Via the left part of the NE wall to the summit Rock Climbing
7
Vymydlenec
From the N, traverse from the boulder behind the edge to the bolt (Q) of the route … Rock Climbing Textile belay
Přeskok
Zelený dvojzubec
By jumping from the Blue Trident Rock Climbing
2
Zelený dvojzubec
3
Zelený dvojzubec
Up the chimney between the Blue Trident and the Green Bident to the balcony and up the… Rock Climbing
7
Zelený dvojzubec
3
Zelený dvojzubec
Up the chimney to the summit Rock Climbing
2
Zelený dvojzubec
From NW by stepping over and up the wall to the summit.
6
Zelený dvojzubec
From Q diagonally left to the edge and up the chimney to the balcony and to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Zelený dvojzubec
Up the edge to the summit Rock Climbing
7
Zelený dvojzubec
Along the indistinct SE edge to the balcony and directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Zelený dvojzubec
From the valley side of the tower (by standing) into the crack and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Kanec
Through the crack, higher right to the edge, traverse right along the ledge to the SE… Rock Climbing
3
Bažant
Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Bažant
Rock Climbing
6-
Bažant
Up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Míťův masiv
Through the right crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Kanec
Through the left part of the north face. Rock Climbing
3
Bažant
Rock Climbing
2
Kanec
East face. Rock Climbing
6
Kanec
Through the center of the north face. Rock Climbing
7
Míťův masiv
Through the crack in the left part of the valley wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Reparát
4
Reparát

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