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.
Žlutý pilíř Vezír Pavlač Duhová stěna Želva Skleněný vrch Tlustý hrabě Živá stěna Buková stěna Duhová věž Mrtvá stěna Krunýř Brok Vřesová věž Tramp Mrňous Tatrman Purkrabí Jeřabinka Lofas Mlok Západní předskalí Duhové stěny Cvičenec
7
Pokus o reinkarnaci
Just to the right of the corner of the "Drill Without a Drill" route, from the right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
8/8+
Herkoules
On the NW side (from Vezír) to the left of the Homokláda route, up the wall over 2 K … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7+/8-
Odlez pro lidi
From the 1st K of the Pekelnej Vodlez route, left up into the notch (2nd K) and up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7+/8-
Na Tomajdu
Up the wall right of the "Ratata" route and higher up the left overhanging edge over 8… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
6+/7-
Ipvvč
Left of the start of the West Crack route, up the wall slightly left over 2 rings to a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7/7+
Éta
At the right edge of the plateau wall, over 3 bolt hangers from the right to the summit. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
6
Stínová cesta
Up the plateau wall diagonally right to the bolt and right up the wall along the edge to… Rock Climbing
2
Stará cesta
From the south to the saddle and from there either via the chimney or the small wall to… Rock Climbing
5+
Hadí cesta
From the lower rock on the "Old Route" right to the bolt. Then diagonally right up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
3
Severní cesta
From the uphill side, traverse right past the edge and through the corner to the ledge of… Rock Climbing
4+
Jižní spára
In the left part of the plateau wall, via a chimney, then a crack to the plateau and as … Rock Climbing
4+
Žertík
In the SE face, left to the step to the bolt. Up the narrow chimney right to the ledge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2+
Ztracená peněženka (Stará cesta)
In the right part of the east face, through the middle of the small wall to the block,… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4-
Jihovýchodní cesta
In the left part of the plateau wall, at the bottom, via an overhanging crack, then a… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Skleněný fotbal
4m to the right of "Phoenix", up the wall via 2 bolts to the 1st bolt of "Renata's Route"… Rock Climbing
6-
Renatina cesta
From the ledge in the south face, traverse the wall left (bolt) past the edge and via the… Rock Climbing
6
Flóra
In the south face, via the corner and up the wall to the 1st bolt and directly over the… Rock Climbing
6-
Žabí oči
To the left of the "South Crack", along the edge and up the narrow chimney to the bolt.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Vzpoura proti králi
To the left of the start of the "Valley Route", up the wall (bolt) left to the crack and… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Fénix
About 5m to the right of the start of the "Valley Route", up the wall to the 1st bolt,… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Krankova hrana
Start as "Phoenix" to the 1st bolt. Right up the wall over the 2nd bolt into the hole.… Rock Climbing
5+
Údolní cesta
In the middle of the valley wall, via an open notch diagonally left to the 1st bolt and… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Přímá varianta cesty Fénix
To the right of the Valley Route, along the edge (bolt) and up the wall into the "Phoenix… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
R - varianta (Údolní cesta)
To the left of the start, via the crack to its end and traverse right to the 1st bolt of… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Emys Orbicularis
In the left part of the valley wall, past the hour-glass (knots) and via the wall with 3… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
RH faktor
As the "R - variant" to the end of the crack, then directly up the wall via 2 bolts and… Rock Climbing
6-
Hladká hrana
From the left, past the hour-glass (knot), ascend to the North Edge and along it (1st… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Kareta
Via the route "Revolt Against the King" to the ledge and up the wall via a bolt to the… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Za zdí
To the right of the Overhanging Route, first briefly through a crack (slings), then left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Extrémní pud sebezáchovy
On the east side, to the left of the Overhanging Route, through an overhanging wall via 3… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang