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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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Mince
From the lowest point of the valley wall along the left edge via K n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Mince
Along the northern edge directly n. v. Rock Climbing
6-
Cvok
Along the left valley (S) edge via K n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Cvok
Through the center of the plateau (W) wall n. v. Rock Climbing
2
Dešťová palička
From the massif by jump n. v. Rock Climbing
4
Dešťová palička
From the plateau side, traverse into the valley and up the wall via K n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Obešlík
In the right half of the uphill face directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Zarumila
From the terrace behind the left edge and up the face to the summit. Rock Climbing Vertical wall
5
Mořská vlna
Via the right uphill edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Mořská vlna
Along the left uphill edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
7
Mořská vlna
Through the left part of the valley wall via K n. v. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Cvok
At the left plateau edge n. v. Rock Climbing
3
Mořská vlna
Through the center of the uphill wall directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Obešlík
Completely to the left in the uphill face via the overhang to the ledge and along the… Rock Climbing
3
Obešlík
In the left part of the uphill face to the edge of the ledge, slightly diagonally right… Rock Climbing
7
Strážce smetiště
In the left part of the valley face over the ring and up the chimney/gully to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
7
Strážce smetiště
Through the center of the valley face (chimney/gully) to 1K, from the left to 2K and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
4
Strážce smetiště
Through the center of the uphill face onto the ledge and up the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Zarumila
From the uphill side, jump to the terrace and by standing up to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Strážce smetiště
From the ledge via the right edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Strážce smetiště
Through the left part of the uphill face left onto the ledge, up the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
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Vošmenda
From the fore-rock, jump to the slanted small ledge and briefly to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Syrinx
Through the center of the W face of the lower peak under the overhang, right onto the… Rock Climbing
7
Syrinx
In the W face of the higher peak to K and along the NW edge of the face to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Syrinx
From the SE chimney to the lower peak and by stepping over to the summit. Rock Climbing
4
Syrinx
In the right part of the SW face into a small cave, diagonally left and up to the lower… Rock Climbing
6
Syrinx
In the N face from the left (uphill) edge right into the hole and directly up to K. From… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7
Syrinx
Through the right part of the uphill face to K, up and then right to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
1
Hrbáč
Via a short E crack to the ledge and to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow
4
Hrbáč
To the left of the E crack via a narrow wall to the summit. Rock Climbing

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