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
5+
Cesta ze strže
From the saddle, an overthrow onto the E edge, briefly up that and traverse left into a… Rock Climbing
5+
Zápas bohatýrů
From the gorge between the towers, by a crack obliquely left onto the balcony and up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Ukradený jaro
To the right of the start of the Little Bulls Route (left in the SE wall) directly over 2… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Cesta malých býků
To the right on the valley edge (by positioning) over a large overhang and a crack, at… Rock Climbing
6
Chodím se stydět
From the gorge between Zbrojnoš and Stelzig's Stone (SE wall), to the left of the start… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
3
Údolní cesta
In the valley wall up the chimney above the bivouac or to the left by a crack, then up… Rock Climbing
5
Převislá cesta
In the S wall via an overhanging crack into a niche and up the wall (K) to the pre-summit… Rock Climbing
4+
Pilířová cesta
To the left of the "Valley Route" by an easy edge onto the balcony and by a crack onto… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Kachní tanec aneb A zase spolu...
Along the valley edge of the turret between the 'Ahoj' and 'Průzkumná' (Exploratory)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6-
Vysněná cesta
About 3 m from the 'Melodie podsvětí' (Melody of the Underworld) route, over a small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Traffic
Between the 'Zelené jaro' (Green Spring) and 'Červánky naděje' (Dawns of Hope) routes, up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Údolní spára
By the crack that crosses the entire valley wall over 3 K to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7-/7
Zrcadlo nenávisti
Left part of the valley wall into the corner and thereby to the 1st K. Through the hole… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
8-/8
Přemety neklidného života
To the left of the North Ridge by the crack 1st ring and along the edge over 4 rings to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7-/7
To pivo je mým topivem
Left of the Valley Crack by the wall and along small cracks over 4 bolts to the 1st ring… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
9+
Páni kluci
In the South face left of the route Wild Romsdal over the overhang and by the wall to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
6+/7-
Zemanův Bamberk
Like 'Slippery Lux' to the ledge and left part of the wall over 4 BH to the top. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
6-
Slizký Lux
By the wall (BH) to the ledge and through the middle of the wall over 4 BH to the top. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
6-
Klausův opasek
Freely to the ledge and right part of the wall over 4 BH to the top. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
6
Stará láska Nerez a vy
In the corner between Volební and Karlova wall briefly by chimney and left over the edge … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Varianta ( Zlatý sen)
In the center of the right pillar, by digging/undercutting along the fall line to the… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Hra na borůvky (Severní hrana)
Left in the north wall along the edge over two BHs, over the overhang to the 3rd BH, to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Budulínkova cesta
From J via a crack or fissure to the ledge (K). Left onto the edge and along it to the… Rock Climbing
4+
Kamarádská cesta
From the boulder on the E side by climbing into the wall and then up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
7+/8-
Nikdy neříkej poslední
In the upper wall to the left of "Kamaradská cesta" (Friends' Route) via the wall (BH)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Stará cesta
Through the notch in the E wall to the ledge, traverse right behind the edge and along it… Rock Climbing