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
3
Krátké ale krásné
In the S wall through a crack and up the wall to the summit (n.v. - possibly 'na vrchol'… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Správná volba
To the left of the route "Courage" up the wall over a ring to the overhang (hourglass,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Technika
Along the right edge of the massif over 2 rings (2 hourglasses) to the balcony. Further… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Stimulátor radosti
Along the interrupted crack in the middle of the wall, over the overhang (ring and sling)… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Odvaha
About 4 m to the left of the right edge of the massif, up the corner, higher through a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Endorfinová varianta (Síla a motivace)
From the 2nd K of the route "Power of Motivation" directly up the slab wall to the ledge. Rock Climbing
5+
Štěkot vyděšeného psa
To the left in the W wall, via a sloping slab slightly from the left over BH directly to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4+
Rolnická spára
In the middle of the W wall, diagonally right along a receding notch to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay Laid wall
5
Druhá míza
To the right of the route 'Style Change' up the wall (K), higher along the edge (point +… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Síla a motivace
To the right of the route "Blessing from Heaven" up the wall to the overhang (hourglass,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Požehnání z nebes
To the left of the overhang, up the wall to the hourglass and diagonally right (K).… Rock Climbing
6-
Test trpělivosti
To the left of the route "Blessing from Heaven" up the wall along a blunt edge, a ring to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Deštivá cesta
Through cracks and corners in the left part of the SW wall to the ledge (K). Up the wall… Rock Climbing
5+
Prolog
To the left of the valley edge up the wall over hourglasses to the balcony to K. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Soudný den
To the right of the Smrt z vyděšení (Death by Fright) route diagonally right along the… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Smrt z vyděšení
Up the wall 2m to the right of the valley edge to the ledge and to the 1st K. Up the… Rock Climbing
3
Centrální komín
To the left of the Prolog route up the chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Doušek kávy
To the left of the Central Chimney (III.) up the wall over 2 rings to the rappel station. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5+
Změna stylu
From the terrace in the middle of the S wall, up the wall and through a falcon-like crack… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Druhý život
To the left of the Prolog route up the wall along the rounded edge to the ledge to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
4+
Výkop
In the right part of the massif by a corner and along the E edge over the rock knobs to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Knockout
Through the middle of the right part of the S wall over 2 BHs, higher slightly from the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Magic wand
In the right part of the south wall to the balcony up the wall over 2 rings to the rappel… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6-
Přímý kop
Up the iron-rich wall (BH) directly to the ring of the Góóóól route and together with it… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Góóól
In the left part of the S wall along the crack to the arch, below it traverse right to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Brána vítězů
Along the right edge (K), higher up the wall to the 2nd ring and slightly diagonally… Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Nestůj na hraně
To the left of the Nestůj v koutě (Don't Stand in the Corner) route (start from the… Rock Climbing Route on sun Textile belay +1
5+
Postup ze skupiny
Along the right S edge up the wall (or edge) to the BH and directly over the rock knobs… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Schism
In the left part of the wall by a corner over a BH (bolt hanger) to the rappel BH (bolt… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay