Prostřední Žleb on the left bank of the Elbe Valley offers more than 200 routes on 30 towers and walls – the largest include Podskalák, Strážce Prostředního Žlebu, Templář, Šikmá jehla, Troll and Köttewitzká stěna. The climbing is traditional sandstone with rings and textile protection, in both sun and shade; grades from 2 to 8/8+.
Part of 7. Elbe Valley – left bank, 03. Prostřední Žleb has 209 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 8/8+. Explore its 30 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Route in shadow, Fixed belay, Route on sun.
Rules
- Top-rope only where it will not damage the rock or fixed gear (own quickdraw as anchor, no rope friction on the rock).
- First ascents only with the area administrator's approval (left bank: spravce-labak-levy@seznam.cz).
- Unapproved fixed equipment is banned.
The ČHS rules for climbing in Bohemian sandstone areas apply.
- Chalk is banned.
- No metal protection (cams, nuts, pitons) – only slings, knots and textile "UFOs" between the rings.
- Climb on dry rock only – wet sandstone softens and breaks.
- Do not alter the rock surface.
- Abseil from the summit rings.
Parts of the area lie in Bohemian Switzerland National Park and the Elbe Sandstones Protected Landscape Area, where seasonal closures for nesting birds apply. Check the ČHS crag database before you go.
Podskalák Strážce Prostředního Žlebu Templář Šikmá jehla Troll Köttewitzká stěna Pyramida Trpaslík Suk Pohádková vyhlídka Dvojková Strážce údolí Březňák Jelení věž Slévárna zvonů Trdelník Andezit Malý vlk Sklepní kobka Deltaplán Páteř Periferie Greta Ocelová kupa Eisenhower Pivní stín Galaxie Prašivka Dubová hlava Dirkštajn
2
Stará cesta
From the upper side traverse left to the valley side, by the indentation and wall to the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
4-
Údolní hrana
From the right onto the valley (NE) edge and along it to the balcony. Continue as "Old… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
4-
Jižní převis
In the middle of the South face by a crack below the overhang into a small cave, traverse… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay
4-
Za hospodou
To the left of the SE edge by a corner into a niche in the edge. Over the overhang and… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
4-
Pytlácký úkryt
Through the chimney in the North face below the overhang and over the overhang into the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
7-/7
Zářící stezka
From the start of the "South Route" along the ledge traverse right into the valley face,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
2+
Hračička
Far left on the South side via the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay
3
Jižní cesta
To the right on the South side by the edge, wall and rib to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay
2
Severní stěna
By the "Old Route" to the overgrown terrace, left of the "North Route" to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
2+
Severní spára
By the "Old Route" to the overgrown terrace, left in the North face by a crack to the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
5+
Údolní cesta
To the right in the valley face from the block left onto the edge and along it to K … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
6-
Severní muži
To the right of the "Valley Route" by a small corner to K (piton), via the wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
2+
Malý velký muž
To the right on the North side via the wall to the overgrown terrace. As Old Route to the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
2
Severní cesta
By the "Old Route" to the terrace, 2m left of the upper edge up the steps and briefly… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
2
Stará cesta
From the west, up the steps to the overgrown terrace. To the right along the upper edge… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
3
Zapadlý v díře
Right on the North side, via a crack-chimney to the summit (anchor bolt). Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
4-
Podzimní rovnodennost
In the middle of the North face, via a crack below a fallen block into a saddle and… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
6
Studená hrana
Up the right valley edge via a fixed point to the balcony and via a crack-groove to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Mlhař
From the terrace on the valley side, from the start of "Cold Edge", slightly left up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Manželství nadivoko
Like "Valley of Joys", via a fixed point to the ledge. Through the corner directly to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Údolí radosti
From the balcony on the valley side at the left edge, right of the "End of Season" route… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
5
Konec sezóny
At the left valley edge, via a groove to the end and right to the balcony to a fixed… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Jižní stěna
On the South side, up the center of the wall via a fixed point to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
4+
Zelenovous
From the ring of the "Greybeard" route directly up the wall, higher up like the "North… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
5+
Šedovous
Right of the NE edge, up the wall to a ring, traverse left above the roof-like overhang… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
4-
Údolní cesta
Below the roof-like overhang on the East side, from the right, diagonally left up the… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay
4-
Údolní cesta - Varianta
From the West edge, traverse right to the balcony in the South face. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay
5
Výprodej křapek
From the right to the West edge and up it via a fixed point to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
5+
Pro Pinďu
4m right of the "Old Route", up the center of the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
4-
Severní cesta - Varianta
From the ledge, up the center of the North face to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1