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-/8
Kontakt
In the left part of the massif, to the right of the prominent crack, briefly via a narrow… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Lechtání
In the left part of the massif, to the right of the north edge, via a narrow gully and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
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
8+/9-
Čekání na ježíška
From the 1st BH of the Bouldering route from the left via BH to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
9/9+
Oko kyklopa
Left of "Swallowing Angels" up the wall directly over the crack and two BHs into a large… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
8+/9-
Milosrdná lež
From the left edge in the crack, traverse right and over the overhang via 2nd BH to 3rd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
5+
Pan Nudlička
In the right part of the massif, via a prominent crack to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Ouzo
Completely to the right of the massif, along the edge and through a crack to a ledge and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
9/9+
Černobílý film
In the right part of the massif, through the center of a narrow wall directly over two… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Zákon pořádek
Through the center of the south face to the 1st BH, from there diagonally left to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8+/9-
Těžký kroky
Up the wall via a BH to the 2nd BH of the "Pomáhat a chránit" (To Help and Protect) route… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
8-/8
Pomáhat a chránit
In the south face, through a short crack, higher up the wall over a BH to the 2nd BH.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Vedlejší účinky
In the right part of the massif, a corner crack 3rd BH and higher up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Otvírák
Through the gully in the valley wall directly to the BH, to the right and over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8+/9-
Kopačky
From the 1st BH of the Otvírák (Opener) route from the left via an overhang to the 2nd BH… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Bóra
In the left part of the valley wall from the small balcony over the BH directly to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8+/9-
Happy birthday
From the lowest point of the valley wall directly over 2 BHs, then along the wall with 3… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
10
Zakletá hrana
Between the Kitchen Corner and the Row Massif, directly up the edge 2 BH to the rappel… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8+/9-
Psí hotel
Right of the route "Dog Kettle", up the wall with the help of the right edge 2 BH to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
9/9+
Šťastnej jak blecha
Left in the northwest face, directly up the wall 1 BH, from the left 2 BH and directly up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9+
Psí kotel
Right of the route "Buried Dog", up the wall 2 BH to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Černá kočka bílej pes
In the right part of the north face, 1st BH, diagonally left 2nd BH and directly along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
9/9+
Zakopanej pes
Middle of the northwest face directly 3 BH and traverse left to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Kuchyňská linka
In the north face, right of the route "Boys in Action", up the wall 3 BH, to the right is… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
9/9+
Sametová revoluce aneb cesta pro pamětníky
Right of the route "Yes Boss" up the wall and edge 3BH to the rappel point, see photo. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
9/9+
Fenečka
In the north face, right of the big corner, up the wall 4 BH to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
9/9+
Pod pokličkou
Left of the route "Noble Mold" up the wall and corner 4 BH and overhanging edge to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8+/9-
Kráva
Completely on the left of the massif by the wall (BH) slightly from the left into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Nehoupat
Right up the edge of the massif and left by the ceiling (BH) into the south face and up… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2