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+
Cesta Pátků
Start from the N side from the plateau. Diagonally right up the valley wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
8-/8
Přímá varianta (Ostrý roh)
From the ledge above the 2nd K of the Ostrý roh route, to the right of the edge over an… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
8/8+
Ostrý roh
Like "Cesta Pátků" to the ledge. Left along the striking sharp edge over 2 K to the ledge… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
8-/8
Varianta Sametové dědictví cesty Ostrý roh
From the balcony in the N wall, traverse right along the ledge to the 3rd K of the Ostrý… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +2
6-
Nudapláž
To the right in the S wall of the right pillar via a crack and wall to the BH. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6+/7-
Beach Boys
In the S wall of the right pillar near the left edge (2 BH), later slightly right to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
8/8+
Pocket Rocket
In the right part of the wall (upper section) via a prominent pillar up the wall over the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7-/7
Kruh na půl osmé
Start like Copacabana to the ledge and right up the wall and rib 2 K and BH to the rappel… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
7/7+
Copacabana
Right wall of the massif (on the floor). Up the middle of the wall via the 1st BH to a… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
7-/7
Sitting in the Morning Sun
In the left part of the wall to the right of the route “State of the Art” up the wall… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
7-/7
Dlážděná pláž
In the right part of the wall (upper section) left up the wall and through cracks over 2… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
8+/9-
Volná akrobacie
From the 2nd BH in the overhang of the route “Cirque du Soleil”, traverse the overhang… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
8-/8
Cirque du Soleil
From the 5th BH of the route “Sitting in the Morning Sun” left up the wall over 2 BH… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
7-/7
Rufi the House Cat
In the left part of the wall, up the wall over steps and through the overhang over 7 BH… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
6
Palec nahoru
In the left part of the wall to the right of the route “Rufi the House Cat” along the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
7/7+
State of the Art
From the terrace (belay - BH) in the left part of the massif through the chimney over the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
8-/8
Nástupová varianta State of the Art
Directly from below over the overhang along the edge over the 1st BH to the 2nd BH.… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
6-
Koloběh času
Up the wall to the left of the right edge to a crack, through it and up the wall to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6
Někdo to rád horké
From the right, lightly through the gully to the terrace for the start. Approximately 4m… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
7-/7
Nuceni do tradice
To the left of the route “Some Like It Hot” further up the wall along the edge over 7 BH… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
7-/7
Rudý trenky
To the right of the route “Some Like It Hot” directly up the wall over 4 BH and the 5th… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +3
6-
Nos
Start at an indistinct edge and up the slabby wall over the hourglasses to a ledge. Left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6+/7-
Časová smyčka (Koloběh času)
From the 2nd K of the route “Cycle of Time” diagonally left up the wall over K to the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
Šeptající stíny
Up the wall under the overhang (K), left via the crack to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
6+/7-
Hypochondr
Up the middle of the wall over 2 K directly to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
No panic on the Titanic
Approximately 10 m to the right of the route “Sacre du Printemps” up the wall over 9 BH… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
9/9+
Titanik
Through the chimney to the balcony under the roof (K). Along the left edge of the roof… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +2
5+
Svěcení jara
Up the wall (K) under the overhang, right behind the edge to the 2nd K and up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2
5+
Placebo
4m to the right of the route “No panic on the Titanic” up the wall over 9 BH to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay +3
6-
Malá pohádka
From the terrace up the wall and right to a small crack, via it into the corner/dihedral… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route on sun +2