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
Boží lávky
Through the 'Žlutý kout' (Yellow Corner) briefly up and right to the 1st K. Up the wall… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Bohaboj
Through the approach notch of the 'Žlutý kout' (Yellow Corner) route and further up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6-
Levoruč
Along the edge and crack into the inner space. Through the corner, under the overhang,… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Zapeklitá komedie
From the large block between the pillar and the wall briefly up and right to the 1st K.… Rock Climbing
8/8+
Čekání na slunce
To the left of the start of the 'Žlutý kout' (Yellow Corner) route, along a short notch… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Radost všedního odpoledne
Left of the 'Levoruč' (Left Handed) route via an overhang (ring), higher up the wall (2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Bílá vrána
Left of the 'Žlutého kouta' (Yellow Corner) up the wall to a small pillar at the 1st K.… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Ryba voní od hlavy
On the fallen valley pillar near the E edge (left of the 'Radost všedního odpoledne' (Joy… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
6-
Hřejivé paprsky
Narrow east face of the pillar via an overhang to a ledge (right, hourglass). Blunt edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Iveta
In the right part of the valley face to the left of the 'Bivaková cesta' (Bivouac Route),… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6-
Bivaková cesta
From the right valley edge, left into the crack and through it over K to the balcony.… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Jiří Korn
On the valley face to the right of the 'Noční baletka' (Night Ballerina) route, through a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
8-/8
Syndrom vyhoření
Left of the route 'Noční baletka' (Night Ballerina) up the wall to the ring. Higher along… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8/8+
Popkorn
To the left of the 'Noční baletky' (Night Ballerina) corner, from the left, up the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
7/7+
Námel
Immediately left of the W edge of the valley pillar along the small pinnacle to a ledge … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Zimní pohoda
6m to the left of the main pillar through an open corner into a niche and right along a… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
5+
Myší díra
By crack or chimney into the inner space between the pillar and the wall. Up the wall… Rock Climbing
3
Centrální komín
From the upper terrace to the left of the 'Přepůlená cesta' (Halved Route) by crack and a… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Devět životů
In the left part of the NW face of the valley pillar, over 2 K (bolts/rings) and a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Jarní akord
To the left of the Central Chimney through a crack (or corner) into a horizontal fault,… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Pochod trollů
To the left of the route 'Podzimní malba' (Autumn Painting) by crack under the roof-like… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5
Přepůlená
8m to the left of the main pillar, through a corner to a birch tree and past two more… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Podzimní malba
To the left of the route 'Jarní akord' (Spring Chord) up the wall to K. Up the wall over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
Jedna vlašťovka jaro nedělá
To the right of the route 'Lukášovy hlavičky' (Lukáš's little heads/nubs) diagonally… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Lukášovy hlavičky
On the west wall by crack to the balcony. Over the overhang to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Pravá náhorní hrana
From the saddle right to the right plateau edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Zamlžený brejle
Along the valley edge or right along the overhanging wall to K and up the wall to the… Rock Climbing