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
7-/7
Bez emocí
Via the "Drastissima" route to 1. K. Up the face, higher over the overhang to K. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Severozápadní cesta
Along the pillar in the valley face to the balcony (ring) and up the face diagonally left… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Zubní oáza
To the right in the valley face, via the rib and corner (2 BH) to the balcony, then… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4+
Berounská cesta
From the valley, through the corner between Skříň and Špičák to the saddle and like the … Rock Climbing
8/8+
Rajbuňkovej pes
Through the middle of the plateau face via 3K directly to the summit. Rock Climbing
8+/9-
První plomba
In the North face directly to 1BH and 2BH. From the left, up the face to 3BH, then right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Drastissima
Along the inconspicuous valley edge to the balcony (K). Up the face under the overhang to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
3
Východní cesta
From the saddle, traverse the E face to the right and along the NE edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Údolní cesta
Up the narrow N face to the ledge, traverse right to the crack and up it to 1. K. Up the… Rock Climbing
3
Stará cesta
Through the gully from the East to the saddle and along the plateau edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Svatební varianta
Right of the start of the "Old Route" along the edge (K) to the ledge, then continue as… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5
Stará cesta - varianta
Left in the plateau wall via a step into an open notch and from there to the ledge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7/7+
Vyplazený jazyk
Along the plateau's SE edge via 3 K to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7+/8-
Nenaplněné ambice
Left in the plateau wall via 2 K to the 3rd K and traverse left beyond the edge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6-
Večerní cesta
At the SE edge (by bridging/standing) onto the balcony and traverse right to K. (By… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
9/9+
Pusinky
From the 3rd K of the "Unfulfilled Ambitions" route, directly up the wall via the 4th K… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
5+
Severní cesta
From the plateau side, right to the edge of the massif and hand-over-hand along the E… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Dámská severní cesta
Along the left valley edge to the 1st K of the "Direct Northern Route". Up the wall via 2… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Nábližka
Via the "Northern Route" to the edge and directly (K) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7/7+
Obchodník s deštěm
From the east, via the crack to the end (1st K) and up the wall, higher up the edge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Přímá severní cesta
To the left in the valley wall, diagonally left to the edge and along it to the balcony… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6+/7-
Kocourova varianta
Up the valley (N) wall via K directly to the overhang of the 'Cat Wall'. Through it over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Varianta (Přímá severní cesta)
From the ledge above the 2nd K, traverse right into the crack and then to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6+/7-
Wild Cat
Via the 'Kocour's Variant' route over the 1st K under the overhang, over it from the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6+/7-
Nebeská jízda
From the base, up the W edge to a ledge. Up the wall over 2 K to the K of the 'West Edge'… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Západní hrana
Ascent from the ledge on the SW side. Along the edge directly to the ledge to the 1st K… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
5
Stará cesta
From the ledge on the SW side, up the wall to a crack, through it and left to the edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
6
Kočičí stěna
To the right on the N wall to a ledge near the edge and diagonally left up the wall under… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7-/7
Pulvis et umbra sumus
From the start of the Valley Corner route, diagonally right over two ledges to the 1st K.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1