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Climbing at Kokořín region

9924 routes
30 areas
1–10 grades

Kokořínsko lies in Central Bohemia between Mělník, Mšeno and Dubá, about an hour's drive from Prague. A government regulation of 9 April 2014 defined the protected landscape area as Kokořínsko – Mácha's Country, covering roughly 410 km². It is hilly country with steep sandstone formations, canyon-like valleys, caves and overhangs, especially in the Pšovka valley in the south. Well-known features include the lid-shaped Mšeno "Pokličky", the Devil's Heads, Zkamenělý zámek and rock dwellings; above Kokořínský důl stands 14th-century Kokořín castle, with the Ronov and Helfenburk ruins and Houska castle nearby.

Climbing is on sandstone towers, walls and blocks scattered through the forests; the local tradition is looked after by the Lezecký klub Mšeno Kokořínsko, which published a two-volume guidebook (southern and northern areas) in 2020. Most crags lie in nature-protected areas, so climbing requires consent from the nature protection authorities and compliance with their conditions, and the sandstone rules apply (no chalk or metal protection, no climbing on damp rock). Before visiting, check current restrictions with the Czech Mountaineering Association, the Nature Conservation Agency and the rock-area moisture and closure maps. Trains run to Mšeno (south) or Blíževedly (north) and buses serve the villages; railings are rare on top of the formations.

Part of Czech Republic, Kokořín region has 9924 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 10. Explore its 30 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Textile belay, Vertical wall, Route in shadow.

Rules

  • No metal protection (cams, nuts) – rings, slings, knots and "UFOs" only.
  • Climb ground-up only; top-roping is banned.
  • Parties of no more than 5 climbers.
  • No abseiling from trees or bushes.
  • No climbing on wet, snowy or icy rock – the rock is fragile, climb only when fully dry.
  • The ČHS sandstone rules apply (no chalk).
Roklice a Loubenský potok 1272 routes Kokořín Valley 1140 routes Planý důl 904 routes Rač 839 routes Obrok 818 routes Mšeno 611 routes Beškov 317 routes Blatečky 313 routes Vlhošť a Stříbrný vrch 305 routes Doksy 302 routes Vidim 279 routes Česká Lípa 265 routes Blíževedly 220 routes Dražejov and Nedvězí 205 routes Chudolazy 199 routes Želízy and Tupadly 195 routes Osinalice 189 routes Dolní Zimoř 172 routes Vlkov 164 routes Tubož 162 routes Úštěk 139 routes Šemanovice 139 routes Moon Valley 128 routes Popelov 127 routes Nové Osinalice 127 routes Hradčanské stěny 102 routes Zakšín 99 routes Houska 81 routes Skalská tabule 78 routes Nový Berštejn 33 routes
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Haňulka
From the uphill side by standing and briefly n. v. (without standing Pavel Henke) Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Haňulka
By the chimney between the tower and the "Hollow Tooth" and then along the edge to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Ondřej
To the left of the center of the uphill wall, first over an overhang, then an indistinct… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Ondřej
From SE over the overhang, through a notch to the ledge to the pine tree (clock), 3 m… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Vykotlaný zub
Start by the "Old Route" higher up with a wide chimney and then an overhang to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Ondřej
From K through the center of the wall n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
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Ondřej
From K to the right and along the valley edge n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
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Skalská stěna
Through the chimney left of the pillar n. t. Rock Climbing
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Skalská stěna
In the center of the wall along a slanting crack n. t. Rock Climbing
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Ondřej
From the uphill side to the bench in the north wall, left up the slab, left to the clock… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Skalská stěna
In the right part of the wall, up the wall to the balcony and n. t. Rock Climbing
7
Petrovina
In the valley wall to the right of the overhang up to K, traverse left to the ledge by… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Petrovina
In the left side wall via the crack chimney n. t. Rock Climbing
5
Petrovina
In the NW wall to the right onto the edge, along it to K on the ledge under the overhang,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
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Petrovina
In the NW wall to the right of the cave entrance up over K to the tree and n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Petrovina
Up the wall 2-3 m left of the "West Edge", higher along the small crack (loop) to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Petrovina
The path leads from the interior of Petroviny Cave. From the main chamber, crawl through… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
1
Strážce Spáleného mlýna
Uphill slab n. v. Rock Climbing
2
Strážce Spáleného mlýna
Through the valley NW corner and the "Uphill Path" n. v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Vísecká věž
From the massif n. v. Rock Climbing
7
Vísecká věž
Left part of the southern wall, from the right over the overhang to K and directly n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
1
Vísecká věž
From SE between M and the tower to the top. Rock Climbing
7
Vísecká věž
North wall via K and n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Vísecká věž
From platform M (under the pine tree) traverse and short n. v. Rock Climbing
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Vísecká věž
Center of the valley wall to K and overhanging crack n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Peckovitá stěna
In the north wall of the massif along the crack over the ledges to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Vísecká věž
From the start of the "Normal route" left and through the middle of the south face to the… Rock Climbing
3
Vísecká věž
Uphill chimney by the northern wall through the constriction to the small tree and up the… Rock Climbing
6
Peckovitá stěna
Through the middle of the south face via a crack directly and diagonally right via a… Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Strážce Suchého mlýna
From the eastern M, traverse/jump to the top. Rock Climbing

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