Katedrální stěny on the right bank of the Elbe Valley offer more than 160 routes – most on Admirál, Katedrála and Kormidelník, with more on Kazatel, Kardinál and Labská pláž. The climbing is traditional on vertical sandstone walls with rings and textile protection, often in the sun; grades from 2+ to 11-.
Part of 6. Elbe Valley – right bank, 09. Katedrální stěny has 161 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2+ to 11-. Explore its 11 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Textile belay, Route on sun, 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.
Admirál Katedrála Kormidelník Kazatel Kardinál Labská pláž Neodtěžený kámen Plavčík Maják Arogant Echo
6+/7-
Výstřel před příď
Left in the NW wall from the balcony via a crack, then via the wall over 7 BHs to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
6+/7-
Tržiště iluzí
Near the left valley edge via the wall and a small pillar to the 1st K. Via the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7-/7
Výprodej snů
From the 1st K of the "Marketplace of Illusions" route directly over the overhang and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7/7+
O sole mio
Via the wall slightly left over 12BH to the summit. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Virus
From the Elbe beach terrace in the corner between the Elbe beach and the Lighthouse, via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +4
7-/7
Lungo
On the Elbe beach terrace from the corner between the Elbe beach and the Lighthouse, left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Buen Vivir
Left of "Kavárna na pláži" (Beach Cafe) via an overhanging edge and wall over 2BH and 3K… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
11-
Černá perla
From the 1st BH of the Koma route, left over the hourglass and further through the middle… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7/7+
Nautilus
From the 3rd K of "Honzík's Route" further up the wall over 6BH to the abseil K. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Nachové plachty
In the left part of the wall along the blunt edge over 4 BH and up the wall over 2 BH to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6-
Důchodce v zahradě
To the left of the path "Ship's Bell" up the wall to the pillar and along the edge (K) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Varianta Pravá hrana
From the 2nd bolt of the Right Edge route, left and over the overhang bolt to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Sagrada Família
To the left of the "Right Edge" route, up the wall (9 BH) to the 2nd bolt of the "Right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7-/7
Šílenství dne
To the right of the Sagrada Familia route, up the wall over 10 bolts to the abseil bolt. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
6-
U Roberta je vždy jistota, že zapomene!
On the south side from an overgrown ledge, directly up the wall (2 BH) to the summit for… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Masné krámy
Start on the edge to the right of the "Maze" route. Diagonally right up the wall into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Čím výš , tím blíž
To the left (3.0m) of the Sagrada Familia route over 10 bolts to the Sagrada Familia… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Zbožné přání
To the right of the "Loss of Immunity" route, up the crack to the ledge to the 1st bolt.… Rock Climbing
7/7+
S čistou myslí
Via the "Pious Wish" route to the 1st bolt. Left up the wall to the 2nd bolt. Up the wall… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Pilíře Země
To the right of the "With a Clear Mind" route, up the wall (3BH) and left crosses the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Yelibo Keyta
3 m to the right of the "Maze" route, upwards along the blunt edge over 2 BH, later by… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8+/9-
Letniční volek
To the left of the "Loss of Immunity" route, up the wall (5 BH) to the 1st and 2nd bolts… Rock Climbing
8+/9-
Neuvěřitelná mise
Left on the wall from the start of the Maze route over blocks (2 BH) to the ledge, then… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4+
Bludiště
Through the right chimney in the middle of the valley wall via a bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing
6
Ztráta imunity
In the right part of the wall, along the left crack to the end and diagonally left up the… Rock Climbing
6
Cesta ke slunci
To the left of "The Quarry", up the wall over 5 bolts to the edge and over the 6th bolt… Rock Climbing
7+/8-
11. přikázání
To the right of the "Quarry" route, up the wall and edge over 13 bolts to the abseil bolt. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4+
Kamenolom
Through the left chimney in the middle of the valley wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay