Růžové stěny on the right bank of the Elbe Valley offer 230 routes on 21 towers and walls – the largest include Golem, Růžový pilíř, Robinson, Fregata, Panděro and Slunečný roh. The climbing is traditional on vertical sandstone walls with rings and textile protection, often in the sun; grades from 2 to 10-/10.
Part of 6. Elbe Valley – right bank, 19. Růžové stěny has 230 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 10-/10. Explore its 21 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed 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 seasonally prohibited from February 1st to June 30th. 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.
Golem Růžový pilíř Robinson Fregata Panděro Slunečný roh Zeď Simulant Kalhotkový pilíř Korzár Rodná hrouda Stěna rogalistů Pinta Kýl Rabín Kotelna Letiště Náfuka Pirátský ostrov Saturnin Kšiltovka
7/7+
Kalypso
In the S wall, up the wall to 1st BH. Left along the edge and up the wall (4 BH) to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
8+/9-
Catwalk - horní varianta Mořské pěny
Via the Sea Foam route to the start of the crack at the 2nd K of the Cadets' Dance route.… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7/7+
Černá vlajka
To the right of the Sea Foam route, through cracks along the edge, higher up to the right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6+/7-
Tanec kadetů
In the valley wall, via a corner to K. Left along the edge under the overhang, here right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7/7+
Trubadúr
To the left of "Cadets' Dance", along the edge past 6 BH to the balcony to the rappel BH. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
8-/8
Mořská pěna
To the right of the Cadets' Dance route, up the wall past 3 K and 4 BH to the 2nd K of… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
6+/7-
Přímá varianta (Tanec kadetů)
From the 1st K of the Cadets' Dance route, left up the wall and fine ribs (K) to a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Loupežné výpravy
With the edge directly to K of the route "Favorable Wind". To the right, up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Příznivý vítr
In the NW wall, via a corner and up the wall to K. Up the wall to the left over ledges… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
9/9+
Šok
In the valley wall, up a sharp edge directly past 2 BH and further up the wall past 3rd… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5+
Jižní kříž
Like "Gulf Stream" to the balcony. Left up the wall (K) and via a gully to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7/7+
Tři nosáči tankují super
To the right of the "Šok" route, up the wall past 3 BH and further right along the edge… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
5+
Golfský proud
From S, up the wall along the crack to the balcony. To the right up the wall beyond the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7-/7
SOS Bermudy
In the valley part of the wall to the left of the Šok route, via a recess and up the wall… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8-/8
Hon na Rudý říjen
To the right of the SW edge from the start of Ivan's joust, up an overhanging wall along… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
5+
Pravobok
In the valley wall by corner to a pillar. Right up the wall to the edge and by it to K.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
Ivanovo klání
To the right of the Pravobok route, directly to the summit via a corner. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Okamžik zapomnění
Up the right valley edge over 2 K directly to the K of the Pravobok route and together… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
8-/8
Air Jamaica
Left of "Wine Festival" from the fore-rock (BH) up the wall over 6 BH to the rappel BH. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
6+/7-
Slavnosti vína
Up the wall over a pillar (BH) along the edge to K. From the right up the wall to 2nd K.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Letní soumrak
As per the "Sokolíkové žebro" (Falcon's Rib) several meters up and right up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7+/8-
Pustá místa
Up the wall along the right valley edge over the pulpit to the balcony. Left up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
9+
Smile or Die
As "Tropicando" to 2nd K and right up the wall over 4 K, higher right to the rappel BH. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
8/8+
Pondělí na slunci
Left of the "Pustá místa" route by corner to BH and left up the wall, ribs and higher by… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5
Pochodové cvičení
In the right part of the wall behind a block, by chimney in a corner to a balcony. By… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
9/9+
Přímý Základní kámen
Up the wall right of the start of the "Sun Deck" route over 2 BH to a ledge. About 5m… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
8+/9-
Tropicando
Approx. 4m right of the "Foundation Stone" route from the fore-rock (access via chimney… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
7+/8-
Přímá varianta (Samá cihla)
From 2nd K up the overhanging wall over BH directly to 3rd K. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
8+/9-
Základní kámen
Up the center of the wall over 3 K to a crack. Via the crack, higher right via a chimney… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7-/7
Sluneční paluba
From the corner in the middle of the wall left over 2 BH to a ledge in the left part of… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3