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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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Běch (Marderstein)
Through the right part of the downhill wall to K and through the notch n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Památník
From the left along the left uphill edge n. v. Rock Climbing
3
Památník
In the uphill wall, to the right to the corner crack and n. v. Rock Climbing
3
Postrach Strachal
In the uphill wall, through a small chimney between the main peak and the pillar to the… Rock Climbing
8
Památník
Through the center of the overhanging downhill wall over K n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Postrach Strachal
Up the uphill SE edge n. v. Rock Climbing
6
Památník
Through the West wall over K n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Postrach Strachal
From the boulder under the uphill wall straight up (clock) n. v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2
Bylochovská věž
Up the uphill wall n. v. Rock Climbing
1
Hořká věž
From the massif to the small balcony and n. v. Rock Climbing
2
Hořká věž
Through the chimney n. v. Rock Climbing
4
Bylochovská věž
Through the chimney n. v. Rock Climbing
2
Památník
Through the center of the uphill wall n. v. Rock Climbing
6
Bylochovská věž
Through the center of the downhill (W) wall to the ledge and slightly right over the… Rock Climbing
4
Hořká věž
Far right in the downhill wall to the notch, onto the small balcony and n. v. Rock Climbing
2
Hořká věž
From the massif through the chimney n. v. Rock Climbing
3
Hořká věž
On the left in the downhill wall to the large clock, around the 'bump' to the edge and n.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Choroš
By prominent corner in the right part of the lower wall above sea level. Rock Climbing
6
Spořilovská
NW edge above sea level. Rock Climbing
6
Spořilovská
From the massif through the overhang and NW edge above sea level. Rock Climbing
2
Spořilovská
From the massif to the eastern part of the peak. Rock Climbing
6
Spořilovská
Through the chimney between M and the tower to the left of the NW edge, over K n. v. Rock Climbing
3
Michelská věž
From the upper side step to the right to the edge and shortly above sea level. Rock Climbing
7
Spořilovská
NE edge (loops) above sea level. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7
Choroš
Left part of the lower wall to the spike (loop), slightly left to the hole and over K… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Spořilovská
Depression in the left part of the lower wall to its end, traverse to the right to K,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Kaktus
In the right part of the SE wall diagonally to the right over the overhang to the small… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Brusenská věž
Right part of the upper wall above sea level. Rock Climbing
4
Choroš
Left part of the narrow south wall upwards, diagonally to the right into the hole, slab… Rock Climbing
2
Choroš
By chimney above sea level. Rock Climbing

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