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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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5
Vraní skála
Overfall from the right edge of the fore rock over K into the notch and along it to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Vraní skála
From the fore rock through the wall over 2 K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Houbař
Through the southwest edge over the clock and K n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Zastrčená
Jump from the massif n. v. Rock Climbing
2
Zastrčená
From the east between the massif and the tower n. v. Rock Climbing
3
Zastrčená
From the west through the chimney between M and the tower n. v. Rock Climbing
6
Zastrčená
Through the crack in the downhill wall to K and left through the wall n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
1
Dorotka
From the massif by an overhang n. t. Rock Climbing
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Dorotka
Up the south wall, passing 3 bolts n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2
Dorotka
Up the chimney between M and the tower n. t. Rock Climbing
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Dorotka
Along the valley edge, passing 2 bolts n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Dorotka
In the north wall, along the ledge to the right to the 1st bolt. Straight up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Trojúhelník
Up the wall to the left of the bivouac, passing a bolt into a recess and through it n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Trojúhelník
Original route to the slabby wall, here to the left of the recess up the wall passing a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Buben
In the valley wall, up a rib and the wall to the 1st bolt, then up a smooth wall passing… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Trojúhelník
Via the "Over the Hump" route to the terrace, along the left edge and leftwards up the… Rock Climbing
3
Buben
To the left of the "Fifty-Fifty" route, up the chimney and traverse right to the abseil… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Liščí věž
From the gully, to the right onto the edge and along it over K n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Liščí věž
Dihedrals between "Cathedral" and "Fox Tower" via K n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8
Marmolata
Right of the center of the valley wall via the overhanging rib to the 1st K. Then along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
9
Marmolata
From the 1st K of the "Cobra" route, upwards to the right along the sloping ledge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8
Marmolata
Through the center (S) of the valley wall, passing 2 rings to a recess and through it,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Marmolata
Along the left valley edge, passing 2 bolts n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2
Liščí věž
Via the Western Chimney n. v. Rock Climbing
5
Trojúhelník
From the left edge of the terrace above the bivouac, directly over the edge, passing a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Marmolata
In the left part of the valley wall, passing 3 bolts n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Liščí věž
Via the valley chimney, later on the left along the wall n. v. Rock Climbing
6
Katedrála
To the left of the chimney along the wall to the 1st and 2nd K, then to the right into… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Liščí věž
On the right side of the valley, along the chimney between "Marmolata" and the tower n. v. Rock Climbing
1
Liščí věž
From the massif, descend and jump over n. v. Rock Climbing

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