The right bank of the Elbe Valley ("Labák") covers the tall sandstone walls and towers along the Elbe and its side valleys between Děčín and Hřensko. With more than 4,300 routes it is the largest sub-area of the Elbe Sandstones on climbing.place. Alongside classic sandstone routes, many sport lines with glue-in bolts have been added, and the valley is now one of the most sought-after sport areas in the Czech Republic.
Part of Elbe Sandstones, 6. Elbe Valley – right bank has 4366 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2 to 11-. Explore its 25 crags and sectors below.
Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay, Textile belay, Vertical wall, Route on sun.
Rules
- 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.
05. Belveder 04. Šoulend 14. Ostroh Duhové věže 02. Suchá Kamenice 06. Nad přívozem 19. Růžové stěny 17. Podskalí 12. Ostroh Skříně 07. Centrální část 01. Na Výsluní 20. Růžová vyhlídka 10. Krkavčí ostroh 16. U Josefovy hlavy 09. Katedrální stěny 13. Metropole 22. Loubí 15. Růžová vřesina 18. U Rudolfova kamene 08. Ostroh Španělské stěny 03. Sanace 21. Spálenisko 10b. U bivaku 02b. Arnoltické stěny 11. Na Konci světa 08b. Naděje
7+/8-
Hašteření
Directly through the center of the S face via BH to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Finferlona
About 4m to the right of the Popina route, up the retreating chimney a few meters to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Západní cesta
From the gully, traverse right along the ledge behind the W edge and up the face to the… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Rocker
Up the wall along the left edge (bolt) to the ledge to the 2nd bolt. Up the wall directly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4+
Čtyři roční doby
About 5m to the right of the Finferlona route, up the wall and along the crack to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger
7/7+
Na pražáka
To the left of Rocker, up the prominent edge (loop) to the top of the pillar and from… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Standartní nádech
To the right of the "Cat in the Oven" route, up the small wall to the bolt and further… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Kocour v troubě
Along the valley edge over two bolts to the summit to the rappel station (SBH). Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Krásná kost
To the left in the valley wall directly over two bolts and up to the rappel station (SBH). Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Brus
Along the valley edge, to the left of the "Insertion" route, over the piton to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Látková výměna
In the right part of the massif, up the small wall and crack over the bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Pražský démon
Up the valley wall directly to 2 bolts on the right and through a crack under the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Stopařův průvodce po Labáku
From the gully, up the left edge over 4 bolts to the rappel bolt. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Časový posun
Up the center of the valley wall over 4 bolts and slightly left to the rappel bolt. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
9/9+
Migréna
To the right of the "Prague Demon" route, up the wall (3 bolts), from the right into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Obývací nepokoje
From the gully to the left of the "TV MIX" route, along the right edge of the crack, up… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
TV Mix
Up the wall to the left of the "hiker's guide to Labák" edge, directly over 4 rings into… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8+/9-
Tabletka
In the right part of the valley wall to the balcony and up the wall directly over the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Kulišárna
In the middle of the valley wall directly to the 1st bolt, along the flutes to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8+/9-
Sdílená radost
Via the "Prague Demon" route to the 2nd bolt and directly over another bolt to the ledge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4-
Boční větry
From the fore-summit, descend briefly through a chimney, traverse into the S face to a… Rock Climbing
7+/8-
Tříděný odpad
Overhanging edge directly over the bolt to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Sit down
Overhanging edge to the rappel station of the "Dušičky" (All Souls' Day) route. Rock Climbing
9+
Psí Nebe
Overhanging slab to the right of the Bordel route, over 2 bolts to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
9+
Dušičky
From the rock in the right part of the scree, up the wall slightly from the left around… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
9/9+
Bordel
In the left part of the overhanging wall above Střípek directly over the bolt to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Z převisu do převisu
Through the middle of the valley wall over 2 rings into a wide crack and through it to… Rock Climbing