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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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Valkýra
In the left part of the upper wall, briefly into the side valley-side wall and passing a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2
Zakšínská věž
From the massif n. v. Rock Climbing
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Zakšínská stěna
In the south wall of the second block of M, up the right-hand crack passing 2 bolts and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Zakšínská věž
Up the chimney between M and the tower to a ledge, then up the wall passing a bolt and to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Zakšínská stěna
In the south wall of the second block of M, up the left-hand crack passing 2 bolts and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4
Zakšínská věž
From the west foreground rocks, go left into the valley-side wall and up the gully n. v. Rock Climbing
6-
Zakšínská stěna
In the south wall of the first block of M, up the wall passing 2 bolts to the rappel… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Zakšínská stěna
In the NE wall of the first block of M, follow the diagonal crack passing a bolt to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Zakšínská věž
Along the left valley edge to the overhang, briefly up the right facing corner to the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Rytířská stěna
Up the crack over 2 K onto a ledge to the 3rd K and up the gully. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Rytířská stěna
Through the wall via 3 bolts directly to the anchor point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
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Rytířská stěna
Through the middle of the left side (NW) wall via 2 bolts to the crack, then through it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Rytířská stěna
Through the left side (NW) wall via 3 bolts into the chimney and through it to the anchor… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Rytířská stěna
In the left part of the wall, through 3 bolts into the gully, then through it to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Rytířská stěna
In the left part of the lower wall, through 2 bolts, anchor point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Rytířská stěna
In the receding part M diagonally left along the overhang to the 1st K, briefly left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Pohřebiště
On the NE wall of the left block, M diagonally right to the 1st K and up the wall over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Pohřebiště
Up the wall to the right of the through chimney over 4 K then up. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Rytířská stěna
Through the center of the wall of the right block, M over K into the chimney and then up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Rytířská stěna
Up the right downhill edge over 2 K onto a ledge, traverse left and up the gully. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Rytířská stěna
Right onto the separate block and up the wall over 3 K to the rappel K. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Pohřebiště
In the left part of the left block, M up the wall to the right of the indistinct corner… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Rytířská stěna
Up the wall over 2 K onto a ledge, traverse left and up the gully. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Pohřebiště
Up the wall over 2 K then up. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Pohřebiště
Through the center of the left side (NE) wall M over 3 K then up. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Šnek
In the left part of the 2nd block, M over K into the oblique crack and then up it. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Pohřebiště
Along the right downhill edge of the adjacent tower in the right part, M over 2 K then up. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Pohřebiště
In the right part of the massif, up the wall over K to the crack and up it to the top of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Pohřebiště
Up the crack in the center of the downhill (NW) wall (slings) over K onto a wedged… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Pohřebiště
Through the chimney between M and the adjacent tower then up. Rock Climbing

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