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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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Pilnáčkova věž
From the north through the chimney to the balcony and along the southern edge. Rock Climbing
6
Náprstkova věž
Left part of the southern wall over two rings to the ledge and along the southwest edge … Rock Climbing
7-/7
Náprstkova věž
To the right of the New Route via a crack to a small balcony, diagonally left (ring) and… Rock Climbing
6
Náprstkova věž
Through the chimney from the southeast or via a crack to the right of the New Route to… Rock Climbing
8
Náprstkova věž
Via the eastern route to the small balcony, traverse diagonally right to the ring and… Rock Climbing
4
Náprstkova věž
Eastern wall along the cracks to the balcony, from there via the right or left crack. Rock Climbing
9/9+
Náprstkova věž
from SE along the right lower edge over 5 rings to the summit.
4
Náprstkova věž
6
Náprstkova věž
Access in the eastern wall into a small crack, through it to the balcony. From there… Rock Climbing
6
Náprstkova věž
6
Náprstkova věž
6
Náprstkova věž
7
Náprstkova věž
Right part of the northern wall via a crack over a ring. o Rock Climbing
2
Náprstkova věž
From the west through the left or right chimney. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Soudek
Missing description
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Soudek
Left part of the S face over the overhang. Rock Climbing
5
Soudek
By overhang into the north face and upwards. Rock Climbing
7
Soudek
Middle of the north face to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Soudek
Along the northwest ridge. Rock Climbing
5
Dvojvěží - hlavní věž
Along the southeast ridge, higher up the east face. Rock Climbing
6
Dvojvěží - hlavní věž
Along the west ridge, higher up the face. Rock Climbing
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Dvojvěží - hlavní věž
Missing description
6-
Dvojvěží - hlavní věž
Middle of the south face to the ledge, diagonally left upwards. Rock Climbing
7
Dvojvěží - hlavní věž
Right part of the south face (ring) n. v. Rock Climbing
8
Dvojvěží - hlavní věž
From the north to the ledge, left, up the small wall to the edge into the southeast face. Rock Climbing
6-
Dvojvěží - hlavní věž
Along the northwest ridge. Rock Climbing
6
Dvojvěží - malá věž
From the saddle between the towers into the west face and along the northwest ridge. Rock Climbing
Přeskok
Dvojvěží - malá věž
From the Main Tower. Rock Climbing
4
Dvojvěží - malá věž
By the east face. Rock Climbing
7
Dvojvěží - malá věž
In the left part of the north face along cracks to the balcony at the eastern edge and… Rock Climbing

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