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
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Šlapací mlýn
Through the middle of the valley wall over the overhang to K. Up the wall under another… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8+/9-
Demise
Approx. three meters from the valley edge, directly up the wall to the balcony and over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Nedostupný obzor
In the right part of the wall, traverse diagonally right along the crack to the small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Varianta Nedostupný obzor
Along the right edge and left up the wall to the small balcony. Rock Climbing
2+
Projekt č.1 J.Polák rezervace do 18.9.2025
To the right of the "April Mud" route, up the wall (photo). Rock Climbing Textile belay
8+/9-
Procházka růžovou zahradou
To the right of the left overhanging valley edge, a short crack over a notch into a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8+/9-
Flow
Straight to the bolt and directly over the 2nd bolt to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Zboží z černého trhu
On the right in the valley wall via the wall, overhanging at the top (6 bolts) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Maybe
Via an overhanging crack in the middle of the overhang to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8+/9-
Obětem
Via the SW edge over the bolt directly to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8+/9-
Personal Jesus
In the left part of the valley wall from the balcony slightly to the right past the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Depeche Mode
To the right of the route "And there will be peace" via the small pillar and wall… Rock Climbing Textile belay
9/9+
A bude klid
In the left part of the west face over two bolts directly to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Deutsches Denkmal
Through the corner and wall over 8 bolts to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Fňukna
From the bolt of the route "Unconsciousness" from the right along the crack to the rappel… Rock Climbing Textile belay
9/9+
Hazard
In the E wall briefly via a corner and traverse the ledge to the left to the 1st bolt in… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
8/8+
Nevědomí
From the ledge on the left in the valley wall from the left around the bolt and directly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Smoking Guns
Left of the Ponderosa Ranch route via the crack and wall over 5 bolts to the abseil bolt. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
8+/9-
Ponderosa Ranch
In the valley wall via the right crack and wall (4 bolts) to the abseil anchor. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
8+/9-
Minové pole
In the S wall via a short crack and on the ledge to the left to the bolt. Left over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
8+/9-
Psychosomatika
To the left in the valley wall from the edge below the overhang and over a bolt directly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
8+/9-
Brouci v hlavě
In the south face briefly via a crack and to the right to the 1st bolt. Overhanging edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7/7+
Ujo
Through the hollow to the bolt and over the overhang and up the wall to the abseil. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Bonanza
Through the center of the valley wall via a corner crack to the ledge. Up the wall over 2… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6+/7-
Dech noci
From the right onto the SW edge (1st bolt) and along it (2 bolts) over a large ledge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Čučoriedka
From the balcony in the northwest face, in the left part of the wall, via a small pillar… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8+/9-
Pan Hrabal
Left valley (S) edge over 2 bolts and small pillars to the 3rd bolt. Up the edge to a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8/8+
Bezcelní zóna
Through the center of the valley wall to the 1st bolt directly over the 2nd bolt to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay