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+/7-
E!É rouška
On the NW side, left in the main wall. To the right of the route 'Ill Bill', via slabs … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
8-/8
Sweet Dreams
Left on the NW side, to the left of the route 'Defecation Reflex', up the pillar via the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6
Defekační reflex
Left on the NW side, to the left of the route 'Sunny Afternoon', up the overhanging… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +3
5
Černý kout
Up the corner between the central wall and the right pillar to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Zajatci velkého města
Right on the S side, to the right of the route 'War is My Destiny', up the gently sloping… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Laid wall
6+/7-
No sleep till Brooklyn
In the SE corner, about 3m like the Black Corner to a ledge and left to the 1st bolt. Up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
6
A tady všude muziky je plno
On the valley side of the massif, directly up the rounded S edge via a bolt to a ledge … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
2+
Stará cesta
From the massif, descend to the tower, traverse right along the ledge to the valley edge… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Summertime
To the left of Technical Ecstasy, from the beech tree along the right edge of the narrow… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Jihovýchodní cesta
Along the ledge, traverse left into the SE face. Up the corner and cracks in the center… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4+
Jeníčkova cesta
In the right part of the wall, to the left of the corner, up the wall along the blunt… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Technická extáze
Up the center of the SE face via 2 rings to a ledge. Up the narrow wall to another ledge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Křižovkářka
In the valley face, to the right of the crack, up the gently sloping wall via 4 bolts to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Citový eskamotér
From the left edge of the valley wall to the right to the 1st BH and directly over the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5+
Schody
From the left up the NW wall to the edge and along it to the ring. Diagonally right up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Pohádka
From the left up the NW wall to the dihedral and along it to the ledge. Up the crack in… Rock Climbing
6
Točité schodiště
Via the "Stairs" route to the ring. Below it traverse left, up the wall, dihedral and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7+/8-
Zlatá lopata (a vodní děla před výstřikem)
To the right on the valley side, through the crack and chimney up the corner to the 1st… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
2+
Stará cesta
From the massif, descend to the tower and up the plateau wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Férový hráč
From the SW side through the crack to the end. Up the wall along the edge via 2 rings to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Veřejné cákání
On the valley (W) side between the routes Mezulátko and Férový hráč via the 1st BH to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
7-/7
Mezulátko
Right of the NE crack from the rock, up the wall into the dihedral and along it to the BH… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Super, díky
To the right of the valley edge, slightly right upwards to the 1st ring below the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
5
Severní spára
Through the corner, higher up via hand crack (slings) to the end and up the wall to the… Rock Climbing
7+/8-
Perfekundo
Along the blunt valley edge to the 1st BH, up past the 2nd BH and along the right edge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun
5+
Tajemství dálek
Up the middle of the SE wall via grooves, corner crack and wall past the 1st BH to a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
8/8+
Tango Mortale
Up the middle of the overhanging light-colored pillar via 'hodiny' (hourglasses) and 3 K… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Věčné mlčení
Wall along the right valley edge over 4 BH to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Údolí králů
Via the route Eternal Silence to 2 BH on the left over 3 BH to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Topná sezóna
In the left part of the valley wall, to the left of the Early Rising route, along a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay