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
8+/9-
Cibulkovy seznamy
Up the center of the valley wall via the blunt edge and from the left into the ledge to… Rock Climbing Route in shadow Textile belay +2
8+/9-
Pokojný občan
Through the valley wall (2BH) to rappel down the Cibulka's lists route. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
8+/9-
Dieselgate
To the right in the W wall (3BH) to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
7/7+
To máš jedno
Up the center of the north face to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Danger +1
9/9+
Emise
In the W wall to the right of the crack, along the edge to BH and directly up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
9/9+
Šílený bradavky
In the center of the wall, up the overhanging small wall diagonally left (2 BH) to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Těžká prdel
To the left up the double crack and the wall (BH), then diagonally right to the abseil BH. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Čudlíky
To the left in the N wall along the crack to the rappel point or through the tunnel to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8+/9-
Dieselgate
To the right of the PF 2020 route, up the slabby wall via the 2nd BH directly to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
8+/9-
Pf2020
From the balcony to the right of the 'Zázrak' route, up the center of the narrow pillar… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
8+/9-
Vakcína
From the lowest point of the valley wall, ascend the pillar via 6 BH to the summit. See… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
9+
Hroby barbarů
In the north face, directly along the edge over 2 BHs to the rappel point of the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Lechtání
In the left part of the massif, to the right of the north edge, via a narrow gully and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Kontakt
In the left part of the massif, to the right of the prominent crack, briefly via a narrow… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Podlahový nátěr
In the left part of the massif, in the fall line of the wide crack, directly up the wall… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8+/9-
Čekání na ježíška
From the 1st BH of the Bouldering route from the left via BH to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
9/9+
Oko kyklopa
Left of "Swallowing Angels" up the wall directly over the crack and two BHs into a large… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
8+/9-
Milosrdná lež
From the left edge in the crack, traverse right and over the overhang via 2nd BH to 3rd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
9/9+
Černobílý film
In the right part of the massif, through the center of a narrow wall directly over two… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Pan Nudlička
In the right part of the massif, via a prominent crack to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Textile belay
7/7+
Ouzo
Completely to the right of the massif, along the edge and through a crack to a ledge and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Vedlejší účinky
In the right part of the massif, a corner crack 3rd BH and higher up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Pomáhat a chránit
In the south face, through a short crack, higher up the wall over a BH to the 2nd BH.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8+/9-
Těžký kroky
Up the wall via a BH to the 2nd BH of the "Pomáhat a chránit" (To Help and Protect) route… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
9/9+
Zákon pořádek
Through the center of the south face to the 1st BH, from there diagonally left to the 2nd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Bóra
In the left part of the valley wall from the small balcony over the BH directly to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8+/9-
Happy birthday
From the lowest point of the valley wall directly over 2 BHs, then along the wall with 3… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Otvírák
Through the gully in the valley wall directly to the BH, to the right and over the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay