Šoulend on the right bank of the Elbe Valley offers more than 320 routes on 35 towers and massifs – the largest include Žížův masiv, Děčínská věž, Koruna jeskyně, Kuchyňský kout, Lomikámen and Brut. There are traditional and sport routes with rings and textile protection on vertical walls; grades from 2+ to 10.
Part of 6. Elbe Valley – right bank, 04. Šoulend has 324 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2+ to 10. Explore its 35 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Textile belay, Sport Climbing, Vertical wall.
Rules
- Do not interfere with vegetation on the rocks, do not remove stones, do not clean cracks - Do not disturb nesting birds, respect restrictions, use marked accesses - Magnesium and chemical agents are prohibited, climb on dry rock in daylight - Do not use belay devices that damage the rock, hard shoes, do not leave public goods - No jumping between massifs and towers - Slackline prohibited - First ascents on some rocks are subject to restrictions - see Nature Protection Document: General Measures 2021
Nature conservation: Climbing permitted year-round. Nature Conservation Document: General Measure 2021, map 2021, authority Nature Conservation Administration of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park
- Climb in daylight only.
- Top-rope only where it will not damage the rock or fixed gear (own quickdraw as anchor, no rope friction on the rock).
- Jumps between towers are not allowed.
- First ascents only with the area administrator's approval (right bank: spravce-labak-pravy@seznam.cz).
- Unapproved fixed equipment is banned.
Some crags are closed from 1 February to 30 June for nesting birds. Respect local signs and any extended closures; current status in the ČHS crag database.
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.
Žížův masiv Děčínská věž Koruna jeskyně Kuchyňský kout Lomikámen Brut Horní jeskynní věž Hříbeček Dolní jeskynní věž Špína El paso Malá růžová Španělská vesnice Služebna Zajíc Medvědí stěna Tajemství Radův masiv Věž Rudolfa Hankeho Ztracený kamarád Varta Múza Vlna Konec světa Varhany Prales Boubín Kaplička Hudba Praha Nastěnka Cross La fabrika Svazek Kámen Marvel Mikrospánek
8+/9-
Reinkarnace
From the balcony between the boulders with difficulty 2nd BH to the right to the rappel… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Hranka dětských snů
Far left of the massif along the iron-rich edge over 2 BH. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Česká koruna
In the left part of the plateau wall, over an overhang and up the wall along the southern… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Danger +1
7/7+
Taxíkem na skály
To the right of the route "Gift for the Brave", up the wall directly over the bh to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
7/7+
Tchoří taneček
To the left of the route "Gift for the Brave" from the balcony over 3 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Koutová
To the left of the route "Ferret Dance" at the corner over 4 rings to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Ilegální kolona
Southwest valley wall along the edge over 4BH. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8+/9-
Pičo krásný
In the valley wall from the balcony directly over the bh with two jumps into the recess… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Muzeum
To the right of the Labskej klid route, over the overhang and elephant ear, up the wall… Rock Climbing
9/9+
Mrdne mě
Via the route "Pico Beautiful" to the 1st BH, traverse left and along the edge back above… Rock Climbing Textile belay
9/9+
Dona mimoza
In the North face, to the right of the chimney, directly along the edge (2 BH) and to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Šmudla
In the left part of the North wall, through the narrowing chimney to the rappel station. Rock Climbing
7/7+
Labskej klid
Through the middle of the North face (3 BH) to the rappel BH. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Skousnutej nástup
In the left part of the North face (2BH) from the right to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8+/9-
Pokojný občan
Through the valley wall (2BH) to rappel down the Cibulka's lists route. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
8+/9-
Cibulkovy seznamy
Up the center of the valley wall via the blunt edge and from the left into the ledge to… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
8+/9-
Dieselgate
To the right in the W wall (3BH) to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
9/9+
Emise
In the W wall to the right of the crack, along the edge to BH and directly up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
7/7+
To máš jedno
Up the center of the north face to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger +1
9/9+
Šílený bradavky
In the center of the wall, up the overhanging small wall diagonally left (2 BH) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Čudlíky
To the left in the N wall along the crack to the rappel point or through the tunnel to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8/8+
Těžká prdel
To the left up the double crack and the wall (BH), then diagonally right to the abseil BH. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8+/9-
Dieselgate
To the right of the PF 2020 route, up the slabby wall via the 2nd BH directly to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
8+/9-
Vakcína
From the lowest point of the valley wall, ascend the pillar via 6 BH to the summit. See… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8+/9-
Pf2020
From the balcony to the right of the 'Zázrak' route, up the center of the narrow pillar… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
9+
Hroby barbarů
In the north face, directly along the edge over 2 BHs to the rappel point of the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay