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-
Stará cesta
Up the upper wall to the balcony, right into the valley wall and up that to the summit. Rock Climbing
4-
Varianta(Stará cesta)
From the upper side, left through a hole into the valley wall (hourglass of the “Valley… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Údolní cesta
To the right in the valley wall to the hourglass and along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
9/9+
Paklíč
To the left of the Expo route, directly along the wall over 2 BH under the overhang to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
6
Věšák
As "Memorial Route" to the 1st K. Directly along the wall under the overhang. Left over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Drážďanská stěna
Along the "Memorial Route" to the 1st K. Diagonally right along the wall to the 2nd K,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Vzpomínková cesta - varianta
From the 3rd K, diagonally left along the wall, then directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7-/7
Andromeda
To the left in the valley wall over 3 K to the 1st K of the "Star Wanderer" route and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7+/8-
Expecto patronum
Along the "Andromeda" route to the 1st K of the "Star Wanderer" route. Diagonally right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6
Tulák po hvězdách
To the right in the valley wall, through a hollow under the overhang and left to a ledge.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7/7+
Kouzelníkovy narozeniny
In the chimney by the right valley edge, then to the right of it to the 1st K. Diagonally… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
8-/8
Kouzelníkovy narozeniny - varianta
From the 1st K along the edge directly over K to the 3rd K. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
8+/9-
Železná pláž
From the middle of the S wall over 4 K to the traverse of the "Weekend 69" route, then to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
7-/7
Mozková operace
In the right part of the W face, via the corner (K) under the overhang (2. K). From the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7+/8-
Demons and Wizards
From the circle "Variant of Magician's Birthday" right along the rib over 2 K to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7/7+
Operace mozku direkt
From 3. K directly along the edge into the horizontal notch under the overhang. Briefly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Víkend 69
From the gully, left around the SW edge into the crack and up it under the overhang.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
?
Hlavou proti zdi
From the saddle, up the rib in the massif to K. Jump to the ledge at the SW edge (2. K)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7/7+
Nástupová var. (Mozková operace)
From the balcony, via the right corner to 2. K (Ufo Obrworks 0, 75). Directly as "Brain… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
10-/10
Mol
From the boulder of the old route, diagonally left over the BH to the hourglasses of the … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6
Cesta hrobařů
In the middle of the plateau face, via the pillar into the horizontal notch (hourglasses)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7/7+
Kapička štěstí
Like the "Key to the plateau edge" into the notch. Up the face diagonally left via 2 K to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Cesta Jana Palacha
Like the "South route" to the hourglasses and further by hand traversing to the SW edge … Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6-
Jižní cesta
Via the "Old route" into the horizontal notch and hand traverse left to the hourglasses.… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6-
Náhorní hrana
Via the "Old route" to the SE edge and directly along it to the summit. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
7-/7
Klíč k náhorní hraně
About 3m to the right of the start of the "Old route", up the face to the traverse of the… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +1
5+
Stará cesta
From the massif, descend through the chimney into the gully (or ascend through the gully… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1