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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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7
Křížovka
By the right downhill edge onto the rock ledge and n. v. Rock Climbing
4
Křestní věž
Through the center of the narrow northern wall directly n. v. Rock Climbing
4
Křížovka
By the rounded edge n. v. Rock Climbing
9
Xicht
Through the center of the northeast wall over 3K directly n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Křestní věž
By the right downhill edge n. v. Rock Climbing
6
Slizoun
By the left downhill edge over K to a ledge with multiple clocks and an edge n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Masiv u Nové skalky
In the left part of the massif by chimney to the end, overhang and a short sloping wall n… Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
6
Masiv u Nové skalky
By a crack in the V wall over K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Masiv u Nové skalky
From the left downhill edge right into the wall (clocks) and upwards to 1st K, then over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Masiv u Nové skalky
By a wide crack in the right part of the massif, higher up turning into a chimney, n. t. Rock Climbing
3
Slizoun
By the small wall under the rappel n. v. Rock Climbing
7
Slizoun
Through the center of the valley wall over K and the clocks n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Slizoun
By the downhill edge over 2 K n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Masiv u Nové skalky
By a corner in the right part of the valley wall to 1st K, then overhanging wall over 3 K… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Černýš
Along the left downhill edge to K and from the right n. v.
6
Pazourková věž
From the start of the route "Scratched Claws" traverse to the right part of the… Rock Climbing
4
Černýš
By the right uphill edge and wall under the rappel n. v.
7/7+
Černýš
Through the center of the valley wall over 1st K to 2nd K and with difficulty to the…
2
Černýš
By chimney n. v. Rock Climbing
2
Slizoun
By chimney and edge n. v. Rock Climbing
6
Pazourková věž
In the north wall to a point over three overhangs n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Pazourková věž
Through the right part of the overhanging wall directly to the crack and n. v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
1
Černýš
Descent from the massif n. v.
9
Pazourková věž
In the left part of the uphill wall under a triangular overhang (sling). Directly over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Pazourková věž
Close to the right of the left uphill (NW) edge to a crack (slings) and further to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Pazourková věž
From SE through a notch onto the slab and directly up n. v. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Prasečí věž
In the NW wall, traverse left to a large hourglass near the overhanging edge, then… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Pazourková věž
Up the south wall over overhangs to the slab to a point, from the left onto the slab and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Pazourková věž
Through the center of the west wall to a broken crack (sling), traverse through a crack… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4
Prasečí věž
NW wall under the abseil n. v. Rock Climbing

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