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Climbing at 14. Ostroh Duhové věže

312 routes
23 areas
2–9/9+ grades

Ostroh Duhové věže on the right bank of the Elbe Valley is, with more than 310 routes, one of the largest sectors of the Labák. The biggest rocks include Žlutý pilíř, Vezír, Pavlač, Duhová stěna, Želva and Skleněný vrch. The climbing is traditional on vertical sandstone walls with rings and textile protection, often in the sun; grades from 2 to 9/9+.

Part of 6. Elbe Valley – right bank, 14. Ostroh Duhové věže has 312 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 9/9+. Explore its 23 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Textile belay, Vertical wall, Route on sun.

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.

Parking

50.82022, 14.24887

Google Waze
Žlutý pilíř 43 routes Vezír 32 routes Pavlač 30 routes Duhová stěna 25 routes Želva 24 routes Skleněný vrch 17 routes Tlustý hrabě 16 routes Živá stěna 13 routes Buková stěna 13 routes Duhová věž 13 routes Mrtvá stěna 12 routes Krunýř 11 routes Brok 9 routes Vřesová věž 9 routes Tramp 7 routes Mrňous 6 routes Tatrman 6 routes Purkrabí 6 routes Jeřabinka 5 routes Lofas 5 routes Mlok 4 routes Západní předskalí Duhové stěny 3 routes Cvičenec 3 routes
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8-/8
Skleněný vrch
Left in the valley along the edge over 2K, higher from the right to 3. K. Up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Skleněný vrch
From the start of the IQ-150 route, follow the crack to its end and left over the bolt to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Skleněný vrch
From the start of the "Crystal Traverse" route, traverse left in the hole to the ring.… Rock Climbing
6-
Skleněný vrch
Up the chimney at the NE edge for about 15m, then right to the platform (1st K). Right up… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Skleněný vrch
In the right part of the valley wall through a break for about 8m and left to the 1st K.… Rock Climbing
9/9+
Skleněný vrch
In the S wall, approx. 5 meters left of the chimney of the Crystal Traverse, along a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7-/7
Skleněný vrch
From S, via the crack to the holes (hourglasses), traverse through them into the valley… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Skleněný vrch
From the gorge from Vřesová Tower via the left crack to the balcony, traverse right and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Skleněný vrch
Along the NE edge below the roof-like overhang and via a crack over two overhangs to the… Rock Climbing
2+
Cvičenec
On the NW side, by stemming between the secondary and main summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Cvičenec
Along the N valley edge directly to the main summit. Rock Climbing
2+
Cvičenec
To the left in the East face, via a small crack to the balcony and up the small wall to… Rock Climbing Textile belay

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