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
6+/7-
Měkosrdcaté tele
In the left part of the massif, up a small wall over a ring to the rappelling bolt. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Boulder
Up the center of the S wall (3 bolts) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Positiff Peopula
To the right on the S side from the stairs by the terrace. Between the routes 'Boulder'… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Zázraky přírody
To the right of the route 'Měkosrdcaté tele' (Soft-hearted Calf), up a small wall over 2… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Škoda lásky
To the right in the NW wall, from the lower terrace along the edge, higher diagonally… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Knížecí cesta
In the right part of the valley wall, through a crack and over an overhang up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Klub sráčů
In the valley wall, via a small pinnacle over a bolt and hourglass (thread), right over… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8+/9-
Ukulele
Briefly through a crack and along a blunt edge in the valley wall to hourglass (threads)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Saša jede
In the left part of the S wall over 4 bolts to the summit. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8+/9-
Mazanec
Up the center of the valley wall over 2 bolts, higher along the edge to hourglass … Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Hnusné aroma
Between the routes 'Boulder' and 'Saša jede' over 3 bolts to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Nafrněná
Along the right edge directly over the bolt to the rappelling point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Bažení
From the bolt of the route 'Prima Crack' directly over the overhang and up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Hysterka
Briefly along the right edge and diagonally left through an overhanging crack (slings) to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Trdliště
Short wall at the base of the NW face of the massif. In the right part of the wall (BH). Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Severozápadní trhlina
From the balcony, traverse into the wall, traverse right into a crack and via that to the… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Prima trhlina
To the right of the original start of the route 'Severozápadní spára' (Northwest Crack)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Tetris
In the NW wall, from a block or chimney, briefly to the right and over the roof past two… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8+/9-
Škubánek
Along the left valley edge over 2 bolts, through the roof past the 3rd bolt to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
9/9+
Talisman
Short wall at the base of the NW face of the massif. Up the wall past the 1st bolt,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Kličko bez kličky
In the right part of the valley face to the pillar via a green stripe over 2 BH (bolt… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Letem světem
In the left part of the NW face over 3 BH (bolt hangers) to the abseil point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Báječný život
From the boulder (to the right of the 'Around the World' route) over 2 BH (bolt hangers)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Ras Putin
To the right of the 'Keyless Key' route, via a small wall directly to the balcony via… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
U nebeských bran
Start as 'NW Crack' and up the wall over 2 BH (bolt hangers) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Stav věcí
From the original start of the 'Northwest Crack' route, via a short rib to the end,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4-
Údolní kout
From the hiking path via a crack to the balcony and via a small corner to the summit. … Rock Climbing Textile belay
8+/9-
Plný kaťata
To the right of the start of the 'Princely Route', via a corner to the right to a ledge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Tenká čára člověčenství
Approx. 3m to the right of the 'Valley Corner' crack, via the left crack and wall over… Rock Climbing Textile belay