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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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Kostelník
In the right part of the valley wall to 1st K. Diagonally right by the wall to 2nd K,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Kostelník
By the valley chimney n. v. Rock Climbing
4
Kostelník
By a chimney (wide crack) between M and the main tower n. v. Rock Climbing
7
Kostelník
From 2nd K straight n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Kostelník
In the overhanging plateau wall slightly left and by a wide crack (chimney) to the north… Rock Climbing
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Dóm
In the left part of the valley wall upwards and right to 1st K, right upwards and left to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Dóm
To the right of the "Old Road" along the edge n. v. Rock Climbing
2
Kostelník
By the plateau chimney between the north and main tower n. v. Rock Climbing
7
Dóm
By a crack in the south wall to K. Right onto the edge and to K of the "Kalimero" route,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Dóm
Through the middle of the valley wall along fine cracks to 1st K. Up the wall and briefly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Dóm
In the right part of the valley wall by a crack to K and n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
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Dóm
In the left part of the south wall to 1st K. Right upwards to 2nd K and upwards n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Dóm
By overhang from the summit of "Ministrant" into the wall and to K, then diagonally left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Dóm
In the middle of the plateau wall by a wide crack (chimney) to K and by the wall n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Dóm
By a wide crack (chimney) between M and the left part of the plateau wall into a crack… Rock Climbing
6
Dóm
By overhang from M to the left part of the plateau wall and n. v. Rock Climbing
2
Dóm
From M a traverse to a block in the chimney and n. v. Rock Climbing
3
Dóm
By the right part of the plateau wall n. v. Rock Climbing
5
Dóm
Through the middle of the wall to the left of the "Old Road" n. v. Rock Climbing
5
Dóm
By the wall below the rappel n. v. Rock Climbing
7
Dóm
Through the middle of the wall over K n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Ministrant
Up the south chimney to the fore-rock, jump into the wall and n. v. Rock Climbing
3
Ministrant
From the valley side along the ledge left to the west edge and n. v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Ministrant
Along the west edge from the base n. v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Ministrant
Directly up the east edge n. v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Ministrant
Along the south edge under the overhang, traverse into the "Old Route" and n. v. Rock Climbing
4
Ministrant
Directly up the SE wall n. v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Ministrant
Along the SE edge traverse left to the hourglass and diagonally right n. v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Jablonecká stěna
In the middle of the north wall over 2 K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Jablonecká stěna
Through the middle of the west wall 5 m up to a ledge, then traverse right to the edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay

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