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
6+/7-
Samá cihla
In the left part of the wall over ledges (BH) under an overhang to 1st K. Over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7/7+
Proti zdi
The start is the same as "Sun Deck". Up the laid-back wall over 3 BH to a ledge. Up the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
5
Studená spára
By a prominent corner in the left part of the wall to a ledge and right via a crack,… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
5
Lednový kout
As "Cold Crack" by corner into the cave. Up the wall to the sub-summit balcony. Right via… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
5+
Zvěrokruh
Up the wall along the right edge of the massif to the birches and up the wall left of the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Prosperita bříška
In the left part of the wall from the fore-rock via a slab diagonally right (3 BH), we… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6-
Letokruhy
As "Zvěrokruh" to the birches and left up the wall to 1st K. Up the wall directly to 2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
7-/7
Manticus
From the fore-rock up the wall over 6 BH to the rappel BH. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Redukční dieta
In the left part of the right wall, first directly to 1st K, then diagonally left into a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Horoskop
Up the center of the wall over 3 K to the sub-summit balcony and by corner to the rappel… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7/7+
Reklama na bídu - varianta Žádná bída
As per the route "Advertisement for Misery" but directly between 2nd and 3rd K. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6-
Horácova cesta
In a deep corner, in the center of the right wall, up an overhanging crack to its end.… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6-
Reklama na bídu
To the left of "Reduction Diet" up the wall to the 1st K and 2nd K. From the left along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
Ve znamení Raka
From a prominent deep corner traverse the wall right to the W edge. Along it over 2 K via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7+/8-
Six pack
To the right of the "Under the Sign of Cancer" route up an overhanging small wall over BH… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7+/8-
Mezihra
Up the wall between the "Hop ten drek" and "Backgammon" routes over 3 BH directly to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
5+
Hop ten drek
In the right part of the left wall via a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
7/7+
Břicho, nohy, zadek..
To the right of Mezihra up the wall over 2 BH and further right via a crack in the Hop… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6-
Dunivá hrana
To the right of the "Hop ten drek" route along the edge over 2 K to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5
Ruleta
In the right part of the valley wall via a crack, later a chimney and an articulated wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6-
Vrhcáby
In the left part of the left wall via a crack to K. Up the wall along the edge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Životní sázka
Via the "Roulette" route into the horizontal notch. Through the crack (K) to the end and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7/7+
Guns´n Roses
To the left of "Roulette" up the wall and edge over 5 BH to the balcony. Left to K and… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
6-
Veverčí promenáda
Like "Roulette Variant" to the terrace (belaying). About 3m back and traverse briefly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
Varianta (Ruleta)
About 10m to the left of the Roulette route's start, up a crack behind a large block to… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
7/7+
Afterworkparty
To the right of "Ghost Town" up the wall, rib, overhang, and wall over the pulpit (11 BH)… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
7+/8-
Město duchů
To the left of the "Squirrel Promenade" route up a corner for several meters and right up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
Bludička Julie
To the left of the pillar via a chimney for about 20m to the terrace. To the right around… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
7-/7
Od soumraku do úsvitu
To the left of the "Westend" route via a crack, wall, and edge over 9 BH to K of the … Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
8+/9-
After Sunset (Westend)
From the 7th K of "Westend" left up the wall, through a short crack and over the roofs (4… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3