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Central Bohemia, Czechia
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Kokořínsko (also called 'Máchův kraj' - Mácha's country) is a landscape protected area (CHKO) in Central Bohemia region of Czech Republic. It is known for its massive rock formations and medieval castle in the centre of it. It covers an area of 410 km².
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"The Lids", Mšenské pokličky
A huge rock formation resembling a lid (thus the name) with stairs leading from the road beneath it to the top. The climb is tough, but you can park your car just beneath it (there is also a bus station).
Large castle from the 14th century, worth visiting. For the interior, you can only take a guided tour included in the admission fee. It is possible to climb the tower for an extra 30 Kč.
An unguarded castle ruin on top of a hill. Sunsets are very romantic here. An adventurous person can hide next to the former castle walls and sleep here, provided he has a sleeping bag and enough courage. You can walk here from Blíževedly train station.
Another castle ruin. Features a preserved tower which you can climb on summer days. Great view.
Rozhledna Vrátenská Hora
A modern lookout tower offering a nice view.
Another rock formations, supposedly resembling a castle turned to stone by evil wizard.
"Rock houses"
Small man-made caves carved into sandstone. Adventurous persons can sleep here.
Čertovy hlavy
A peatland with wooden trails. Start e.g. at between Břehyně, go to Borný peak and back along the Mácha lake.
Open-air water basin
Martinská stěna, Martin's Walls
A distinctive group of rocks. Several marked hiking routes pass through the area. A red trail runs along the upper edge of the rock face, intersecting this entire northern part of the Kokořínsko region. Approximately 100 m from the western spur of the Martinské stěny, the red trail meets a green trail leading from Kravaře around Ronov to the Krápník and Tisícový kámen caves and further to Čap. Cycle route no. 0058 also runs here. The nearest train stop on the Česká Lípa – Lovosice line is in Blíževedly, 8 km away. The nearest settlement is Dolní Heřmánky, about one kilometer east of the natural monument, through which the road from Dřevčice passes
It has an elevation of 614 m. The main reason for protection are forest communities of ravine beech forests and relict pine forests. Many protected molluscs and spiders live here, and the protected stock dove and boreal owl nest here. The area has also been home to peregrine falcons. Among the rare plants, the scaly male fern and chickweed-wintergreen grow in the beech forests.
A guesthouse just below the castle. They have bikes to rent.
Only regular paid camp in the area.
By train
You can use different railways to get to Kokořínsko. For the southern part, you can take a train to Mšeno. If coming from Prague, you will have to change trains in Mladá Boleslav.
By bus
There is a bus going to every village in Kokořínsko several times a day, but you will have to change buses in Mělník if going from further away. Again, use IDOS to find the right bus.
By car
With your own car, you can easily get to the central towns of Kokořínsko, such as Kokořín and Dobřeň.
By car
You can go anywhere where a paved road go. Be careful, as some roads are very narrow, and there are hikers on them during day and animals during night.
By bus
There is a bus network between towns in Kokořínsko. Use IDOS to find a suitable bus.
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