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
8-/8
Smrt krásných srnců
In the right part of the valley wall directly over 2 bolts to the edge (hour-glass) via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Rozvaděč
In the left part of the valley wall along the crack (1st bolt), overhanging wall (2 bolts… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8+/9-
Touha
To the right of the route "Duty-Free Zone" directly over 2 bolts to the 3rd bolt. From… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
9/9+
Páral
From the 2nd bolt of the route "Pan Hrabal" left behind the edge and up the wall over 3… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Rozjetej vlak
In the north face directly to the bolt and along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
2
Stará cesta
From the mountain side diagonally to the right to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7+/8-
Shanti shanti
Between the routes Hamty hamty and Náhorní Spára, straight up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Traditional Climbing Route in shadow +1
8-/8
Hamty Hamty
From the ledge of the S wall up the wall to the pedestal and up the overhanging wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Dědi
In the right part of the wall directly to BH and above it to the left to the abseil point. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8/8+
Varianta Příliš hlučná samota
In the left part of the valley wall over BH directly to the BH of the "Láva" route… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Láva
In the right part of the valley wall directly over BH to the abseil point. Rock Climbing Textile belay
8+/9-
PsychoPAK
Through the middle of the S wall along the tree via BH and traverse left to the shared… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Hlavně v klidu
Through the middle of the W wall via 2BH under the roof-like overhang (3rd BH). Over it… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Bez zbytečných emocí
In the left part of the S wall via BH and from the left to the abseil BH. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Rybářský lístek
Up the wall to the right of the edge onto the balcony and via BH directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Všechno postupně
Overhanging edge via BH and hourglasses into the notch and over the overhang to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Řeším problém
Left valley edge via 2BH and overhang to the abseil BH. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Komunisti jsou svině
Via the overhanging edge directly over BH to the abseil point. Rock Climbing Textile belay
9/9+
Návštěvní řád
Overhang directly over 2 BH into the route "We won't sign anything" and via that to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Svatý duch
In the left part of the wall via BH to the abseil point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Turistická cesta
In the middle of the massif directly to the 1st BH, from the right to the 2nd BH and from… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9+
Pončo
Up the wall via 2 BH to the Tourist Route and via that to the abseil point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Nic nepodepíšem
Through the crack in the middle of the valley wall to BH and from the right to the abseil… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Slunce v duši
In the left part of the massif via a fine crack and directly up the wall to BH and from… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8+/9-
Korona
In the right part of the wall via BH and two hourglasses to the abseil point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7+/8-
Nehas co tě nepálí
Along the left valley edge to the ledge and to the right over the BH into the corner and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8/8+
Já taky
To the left of the 'I'm Coming' route, up the wall over 2 BH directly to the rappel… Rock Climbing Textile belay