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-
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+/9-
Psí hotel
Right of the route "Dog Kettle", up the wall with the help of the right edge 2 BH to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
10
Zakletá hrana
Between the Kitchen Corner and the Row Massif, directly up the edge 2 BH to the rappel… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Zakopanej pes
Middle of the northwest face directly 3 BH and traverse left to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
9/9+
Šťastnej jak blecha
Left in the northwest face, directly up the wall 1 BH, from the left 2 BH and directly up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9+
Psí kotel
Right of the route "Buried Dog", up the wall 2 BH to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Černá kočka bílej pes
In the right part of the north face, 1st BH, diagonally left 2nd BH and directly along… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
8-/8
Kuchyňská linka
In the north face, right of the route "Boys in Action", up the wall 3 BH, to the right is… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
9/9+
Sametová revoluce aneb cesta pro pamětníky
Right of the route "Yes Boss" up the wall and edge 3BH to the rappel point, see photo. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
9/9+
Fenečka
In the north face, right of the big corner, up the wall 4 BH to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
9/9+
Pod pokličkou
Left of the route "Noble Mold" up the wall and corner 4 BH and overhanging edge to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8+/9-
Kráva
Completely on the left of the massif by the wall (BH) slightly from the left into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8-/8
Nehoupat
Right up the edge of the massif and left by the ceiling (BH) into the south face and up… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
8+/9-
Nevyměknem
From the rock to the left, via the roof (2 bolts) to the summit. Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
7/7+
Knockout
In the north wall from the right up the overhanging wall (2 BH) and distinctly from the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Šálení
In the right part of the northwest wall via a crack and wall with 3 BH to the rappel… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
9/9+
Rudá zona
To the right of the 'Hard Grit' route from the stone diagonally right (2 BH), then up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
9/9+
Iluzionisti
Through the middle of the valley wall (6 BH) to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Overhang
8+/9-
Prohibice
From the 1st BH of the route 'Red Zone', traverse right to the 2nd BH. Briefly up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
9+
The Hole
Completely in the left part of the massif, from the last upper terrace, up the wall… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +1
8-/8
Kvílení
In the left part of the massif from the terrace to the right of Seismograf, directly up… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Crack
In the south face via a broken crack to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
7+/8-
She make me crazy
In the right part of the massif, on the south face, from the high terrace near Děčín… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8+/9-
Na hranici stínu
In the right part of the valley wall, to the right of the corner, diagonally left (1st BH… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Vertical wall
7+/8-
Studený léto
To the right of the start of the Teplá zima route, wall over 3 BH and edge to the rappel… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
7+/8-
Saská tradice
Wall to the right of the Green Racist route over bh directly to the rappel point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
7-/7
Úžasný svět
In the right part of the wall, to the right beyond the edge of the 'Life after life'… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay