Skip to content
Offline You are offline — showing a saved version of this page.
A new version is available.
Back to list

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
Sort by: Recently updated Highest rated Grade: easiest first Grade: hardest first Name (A–Z)
1
Babylónská vyhlídka
By corner and chimney n. v. Rock Climbing
3
Babylónská vyhlídka
From the terrace in the downhill face to the left of "Terasová cesta" (Terrace Route) n.… Rock Climbing
1
Babylónská vyhlídka
From the uphill side, up the chimney n. v. Rock Climbing
2
Babylónská vyhlídka
By chimney (to the right of the corner) in the downhill wall over the terrace n. v. Rock Climbing
2
Babylónská vyhlídka
Over the northern foothills n. v. Rock Climbing
7
Babylónská vyhlídka
At the western edge from the foothills from the left by a small wall (loops) to 1st K.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2
Babylónská vyhlídka
From the terrace in the downhill face, up a small chimney opposite the route "Stará cesta… Rock Climbing
6-
Mákusovka (Babylónská věž)
Through the middle of the uphill face over 2 rings (K) n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Mákusovka (Babylónská věž)
Through the middle of the overhanging S face over 2 rings (K) n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Mákusovka (Babylónská věž)
In the uphill face from the left along ledges to a wide crack (loop/sling) and up it n. v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Mákusovka (Babylónská věž)
2 m to the right of "Náhorní cesta" (Uphill route) to a small tree and along the right… Rock Climbing
7
Mákusovka (Babylónská věž)
In the right part of the east face, up and to the right to a ring (K), traverse to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Kozelská věž
Along the sharp west edge n. v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Kozelská věž
Through the left part of the uphill face n. v. Rock Climbing
2
Kozelská věž
In the right part of the uphill face n. v. Rock Climbing
6-
Mákusovka (Babylónská věž)
Through the middle of the downhill face over the 1st ring (K) directly to a pine tree, up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
1
Sklepní věž
On the south edge, over artificial steps to a balcony. To the right and through a corner … Rock Climbing
6
Mákusovka (Babylónská věž)
From a ring (K) on the "Kozelská cesta" (Kozel's route) upwards over the 2nd and 3rd ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Mákusovka (Babylónská věž)
Along the left downhill edge over 2 rings (K) and a feature resembling watches n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Mákusovka (Babylónská věž)
In the right part of the downhill (W) face, along a rounded edge and a small face to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Mákusovka (Babylónská věž)
Right downhill (SE) edge over a feature resembling watches to a slab and onto a balcony… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Sklepní věž
On the NW edge, using artificial steps to a balcony, straight up the face n. v. Rock Climbing
6
Visutá zahrada
Left of the center of the east face, through a hole into cracks (K) and over a slanting… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Křestní věž
By the left downhill edge n. v. Rock Climbing
1
Visutá zahrada
From the south, briefly to the ridge and n. v. Rock Climbing
3
Visutá zahrada
Overgrown west face n. v. Rock Climbing
5
Křestní věž
By the side colored wall n. v. Rock Climbing
2
Křížovka
From the uphill side diagonally left onto the rock ledge and n. v. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Křížovka
By the left downhill edge over K directly n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Křížovka
From the valley side by crack-chimney onto the rock ledge and n. v. Rock Climbing

Nobody is looking for a partner here yet — be the first.

Find a climbing partner