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
5
Vítr v kapse
From the gorge between Pranýř and Valdštejnská Wall (by the large birch tree) via an iron… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8+/9-
Mdlo
Completely to the right via a prominent arête (1st BH) and a wall over K and 2nd BH.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7+/8-
Pálení inkvizitorů
In the valley wall along the edge and over the overhang to the BH and from there directly… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
6
V tornádu
Overhanging crack higher up along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
7/7+
Zavřená stěna
In the right part of the wall, through the corner further right up the crack (1st BH) to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
7+/8-
Vrtáme jak šílený
In the right part of the massif along the blunt edge and up the wall over 3 BH to the 4th… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
007 odchází
Through the small gully under the large overhang to the rappel K. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
8+/9-
Opravdickej život
To the right of "Dámská volenka" (Ladies' Choice), from the corner diagonally right over… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Ordinace v Růžové zahradě
South face to the 1st BH, over the overhang to the 2nd BH and further to the rappel BH. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6+/7-
Dámská volenka
In the NW face, along the edge over the BH to the rappel BH. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5+
Jaterní test
In the South face, to the left of the chimney, up the crack to the top. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
3
Bratři v triku
In the South face, up the chimney to the top. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
7+/8-
Porno Jazz
Along the SW edge over 3 BH to the rappel BH. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
4+
Dámský gambit
In the South face, to the left of the large entrance chimney, up the corner crack higher… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
9/9+
Zlatej padák
In the South face, to the right of the chimney "Bratři v triku" (Brothers in T-Shirts),… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +1
9+
Kousání
To the left of the route "Porno jazz" directly up the wall (1st BH). Slightly from the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
9+
Bathory
Right of the 'Mág' route, diagonally right via 2 bolts to the 3rd bolt of the 'Nevermind'… Rock Climbing
6
Dva čuníci jdou
From the left edge in the North wall diagonally right via 2 bolts to the rappel K. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Legalizace
In the right part of the wall directly via 3 bolts and further diagonally left to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Tekutý dusík
Right of the 'Řetězová reakce' (Chain Reaction) route, up the wall along the blunt edge… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8/8+
Gusto morbido
Right of 'Legalizace', up a small corner to the ledge and up the wall along a crack (6 mm… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7-/7
Kouřová clona
Along the valley edge, then right up the wall via 4 bolts to the rappel bolt. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7/7+
Pálení čarodějnic
From the 1st bolt of the 'Děti máje' route, right and along the edge to the rappel bolt. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
5+
Údolní kout
In the left part of the wall, up a prominent corner (bolt) to the end and traverse right… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
8+/9-
Děti máje
Through the center of the North wall directly via 2 bolts to the rappel bolt. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
8/8+
Řetězová reakce
Right of 'Údolní kout' (Valley Corner), up the overhanging wall (4 bolts) into the slab… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5+
Svatební cesta
Via the 'Malý pivo' route to the 1st bolt, then directly up the wall via K to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Pow waw
In the right part of the South wall to K. Up the wall and edge to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay