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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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3
Boží blázen
From the South through the chimney between the massif and the tower to the summit. Rock Climbing
6-
Dvojrožec
In the right part along the edge over 3 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
1
Boží blázen
From the massif by crossing to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Velikonoční stěna
In the left part of the massif via the chimney from the NW to the plateau part and… Rock Climbing
6
Velikonoční stěna
Through the crack to the 1st ring and 2nd ring, then left along the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Žabí zámek
Through the crack past K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Velikonoční stěna
Through the crack over the ring to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Žabí zámek
Up the wall past 3 K and the abseil K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Velikonoční stěna
Completely on the right up the wall past 2 K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Velikonoční stěna
Through the crack past K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Žabí zámek
Up the wall past two sets of hours to 1st K. Through the recess (loop) to 2nd K, up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Žabí zámek
Through the crack to 1st K. Up the wall past 2nd K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Žabí zámek
Left of the "Double Play" route up the wall past the hours to 1st K, then up past 2nd K n… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Velikonoční stěna
In the right part via the crack, then left and up the wall past 2 K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Kozí hřbety
Through the corner past 3 K to the ledge and up the wall n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Žabí zámek
In the right part of the left block (left into the chimney) up the wall past 2 K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Žabí zámek
Up the wall past 3 K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Kozí hřbety
Completely on the left along the edge up the wall to 1st K. Over the hours to 2nd K and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Kozí hřbety
Left of the edge up the wall past 3 K and the hours to the ledge and further n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
7
Kozí hřbety
From the 2nd K of the "Antichrist" route left into the chimney, up it to 3rd K and up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
6
Kozí hřbety
Through the overhanging crack-chimney past 2 K to the ledge and up the wall n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6-
Kozí hřbety
Completely in the left part of the massif up the wall past 2 K to the ledge, then… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Žabí zámek
Through the crack past 2 K and the abseil K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Kozí hřbety
Up the wall past 3 K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Kozí hřbety
Up the wall past 2 K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Kozí hřbety
Up the wall left of the "Sardinia" route to 1st and 2nd K. To the right over the hours to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Kozí hřbety
From the gully up the wall to 1st K, then over the hours to 2nd K. Diagonally left onto… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7
Kozí hřbety
Along the edge to 1st K and right behind the edge to 2nd K. Up the wall past 3rd and 4th… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Kozí hřbety
Through the crack past 2 K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Kozí hřbety
From the gully via the crack to 1st K, then past 2nd K n. t. Rock Climbing Fixed belay

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