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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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Prašivec - východní věž
Through the east crack over the overhang to the nest (protection) and higher over another… Rock Climbing
3
Prašivec - východní věž
In the left part of the north face diagonally right under the overhang into the west face… Rock Climbing
4
Prašivec - východní věž
Through the left western crack and right under the overhang to the old route. Rock Climbing
4
Prašivec - východní věž
Through the crack from the west and by the Old Route. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Prašivec - východní věž
2
Prašivec - východní věž
Through the chimney on the left next to the south face to the bench on the west face … Rock Climbing
9
Prašivec - východní věž
6-
Prašivec - východní věž
Via the old route three meters left, wall right (first ring), over the ledge to the… Rock Climbing
10
Prašivec - východní věž
Left of the SE edge, traverse right behind the edge into the east face (first ring),… Rock Climbing
9
Prašivec - východní věž
4
Prašivec - východní věž
7
Prašivec - východní věž
8
Prašivec - východní věž
5
Lví věž
From the north along the ledge traverse to the eastern wall to the crack and through it… Rock Climbing
6-
Lví věž
In the right part of the northern wall to the right of the Northern Route along the wall … Rock Climbing
7-/7
Lví věž
From N to NW edge and along it, higher up the W wall directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Lví věž
Through the chimney from the south. Rock Climbing
6
Lví věž
Rock Climbing
6-
Lví věž
In the left part of the northern wall (below the rappel) through a crack to the ring and… Rock Climbing
3
Lví věž
Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Lví věž
From N to the sub-summit balcony. Rock Climbing
6-
Lví věž
Along the southwest edge to the ring, over two ledges and along the northwest edge… Rock Climbing
6-
Lví věž
From the southeast edge via a crack (ring), to the right to the edge and upwards (second… Rock Climbing
3
Lví věž
Rock Climbing
2
Lví věž
From the north through the chimney. Rock Climbing
6
Pilnáčkova věž
Along the southwest edge over a ring. Rock Climbing
8-/8
Pilnáčkova věž
3
Pilnáčkova věž
6
Pilnáčkova věž
7
Pilnáčkova věž
Along the northeast edge to the balcony and via the Old Route. Rock Climbing

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