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
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Varianta Staré myšlení
From the 3rd ring directly along the edge higher up the gully to the top. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
8-/8
Harakiri
From the 2nd bolt of the route "New Thought" diagonally right across the BH under the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
6-
Nové myšlení
Through the left valley edge (2 K) and wall to the beginning of the prominent ledge to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Staré myšlení
Start from the gorge to the left of Velká Bašta. Along the prominent ledge in the N wall,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5
Happy hour
To the right along the edge over 3 bh to the ledge bh. Diagonally right to the edge and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Non-stop
Through the center of the wall 3 BH to the ledge 4. BH. Left wall along the edge and edge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Ospalec
Start to the right of the Right Chimney route, diagonally left across the wall over 7 Bh… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
6
Telegraph Road
To the left of "Parallel Chimney" by the wall over BH and K to the 1st K "Sokolík". Up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
Sokolík
Like "Parallel Chimney" about 15m and traverse left to the 1st K. Traverse 3m left and up… Rock Climbing
6-
Matějská pouť
In the left part of the wall via a narrow chimney and corner crack to the terrace (stance… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6-
Americká délka
As “Matěj's Fair” (St. Matthew's Pilgrimage) via easy terrain under a narrow chimney,… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Rest Day
Along the left edge (4BH) and diagonally right up the wall to the 5th BH of the “Homemade… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Tlačenka na útěku
Through the left part of the wall via 5 BH to the ledge. Along the crack and edge via 2… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
6+/7-
Domácí sekaná
Left of “Head Cheese on the Run” via 8BH to the rappel BH. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Levá cesta
At the left edge of the massif via corner cracks up to loose blocks and a system of… Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
6-
Vzdušný traverz
As the “Old Path” to the 1st ledge and traverse right along the entire N and valley wall… Rock Climbing
5+
Sedmimílový krok
As "Jump" descend to the ledge and further descend into the narrow band. Wide step-over… Rock Climbing
5
Horní varianta (Stará cesta)
About 5m below the piton traverse left behind the edge and up the N wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Vertical wall
5
Stará cesta
From S into the gully between the tower and the massif. Via the chimney in the massif to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Jihovýchodní cesta
From S between the tower and the massif about 12m up, then by stemming left to the crack… Rock Climbing
6-
Sen o žluté růži
As "Old Route" into the chimney and through it to its end on the ledge. Right to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Oslí uši
From the 1st bolt of the route "King's Taster" left to the edge and along it over a bolt… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Králův ochutnávač
From the piton of the "Southeast Route" traverse left into the S wall and by that over 3… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Severovýchodní hrana
As "Dream of a Yellow Rose" to the ledge. Up the wall to the balcony, then along the edge… Rock Climbing
6
Údolní cesta
From S via the stemming chimney between the tower and the massif several meters up, then… Rock Climbing
6
Počmáraný šašci
From the piton of the "Southeast Route" traverse left to the edge and by that over 2… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
9/9+
Game over
Through the center of the East wall over 3 bolts to the 1st piton of the "Valley Route". Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8/8+
Tron Legacy
To the right of "Game over" along the edge over 5 bolts to the bolt from "Bemalte Clowns"… Rock Climbing Fixed belay