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
4+
Zaběhlej kus
In the valley (W wall) in the left part via a corner (possibly also a blunt edge) and a… Rock Climbing
5+
Boží světlo (var.)
From the 1st K of the "Bethlehem Light" route, directly up the wall (K) and along the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Vodní příkop
In the right (S) part of the massif, up the wall to the notch, and through it to the… Rock Climbing
4+
Desátek
Approx. 3m to the right of the Vodní příkop (Water Ditch) route, up the slabby wall into… Rock Climbing
4+
Žádné mini
Up the center of the South wall over the bh to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Betlémské světlo
Up the South wall along the edge to the notch to the balcony and up the wall to the ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4+
Plotnička
In the NW wall, up the slabby wall over K to the balcony and then any way to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Jinovatka
In the right part of the right pillar, up a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
6-
Sněhová mračna
Up the wall to the right of the chimney to K of the 'Lavina' (Avalanche) path, diagonally… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Lavina
To the left of the 'Jinovatka' (Hoarfrost) path, up the wall (K), higher up a crack to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Vozembouch
Up the wall, higher up a crack to the overgrown terrace and then any way to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
3
Nábližka (Čas ledu)
From the right, up a slanted crack to the edge and along it to the overgrown terrace. Any… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
2+
Pravý komín
Through the chimney in the right part of the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5
Čas ledu
Directly up the edge to the overgrown terrace and then any way to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
4+
Ledová tříšť
To the right of the 'Třpyt sněhu' (Snow Sparkle) path, through a small corner and wall,… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay
6+/7-
Třpyt sněhu
Along the prominent edge over 2 K and a clock to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6+/7-
Koulovačka
To the left of the 'Vozembouch' (Clumsy Fellow) path, up the overhanging wall via K and a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
2+
Prostřední komín
Through the chimney in the middle of the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5+
Vánice
To the left of the prominent corner along fine cracks (K), higher up to the right onto… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Marmeláda
To the right of the 'Převěj' (Snowdrift) path, along a small crack and directly up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Převěj
Through the prominent corner via K to the pine tree, higher up through the corner or wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Závětří
Follow the "Vánice" (Blizzard) path to K, about 2m up from it and traverse left (clock)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
8-/8
Lumbersexuál
2m to the right of the 'Zimní spánek' (Winter Sleep) path, up a corner to a ledge and a… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
4+
Kalný den
To the left of the "Winter Sleep" route, along a distinctive crack, higher up through a… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
7-/7
Radovánky
To the left of the "Misty Day" route, through a broken crack to the end (K) and left up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Zimní spánek
To the left of the "Blizzard" route, up a blunt edge into a ledge (hourglass) and through… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Tuleni
From the W to the fallen block and up the wall along the edge over a bolt to the balcony.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7-/7
Lachtaní tanec
Below the fallen block directly up the wall, higher up from the left (or right) onto the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
Lední medvěd
From the left into the N wall, along it and through a crack over a bolt into a notch … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2