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
8/8+
Tekutá realita
On the central pillar of the massif along the NE edge over 4 BH to the abseil point. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7+/8-
Psychotest
Along the sharp edge in the right part of the north face to the top. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2+
Str-neznámá č.1
Unknown route to the right of the valley chimney (BH and belay BH), see photo red dots … Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Květinky pro pana Šugiho
Along the blunt edge (loops) to the bolt hanger, from the right wall to the belay bolt… Rock Climbing Textile belay
2+
Ml.p- neznámá č.1
Narrow wall to the right of the "PP Route" 2K and rappel, see photo. /route is available… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
8/8+
Magor Joe
To the right of the "All the Butts in the World" route, up the wall and over the overhang… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
Boží cesta
To the right of the "Blog" route, up the wall over 3 bolts to the overhang (BH), ascend… Rock Climbing Textile belay
4-
Jihozápadní cesta
Through the "S chimney" to the gap, traverse left to the edge (hourglass) and up it to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6+/7-
Blog
In the right part of the valley wall along the edge over 4 bolts to the rappel bolt. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Západní spára
Start in the right part of the W wall. Up the gully and diagonally left up the wall to… Rock Climbing
7+/8-
Všechny řitě světa I ta má
Up the center of the southeast face over 3 bolts and an overhang to the summit. … Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Moučný červ
From the bivouac on the W side, to the right of the South Chimney route, up the corner… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8+/9-
Hranka zapadajícího slunce
In the large S corner between Mlýnský pytel and Alaska, a prominent edge from the left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6+/7-
Klimatický zlom
From the large S corner between Mlýnský pytel and Alaska, ascend the right part of the NE… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6+/7-
Moučník
To the left of the Klimatický zlom route along the edge to the 1st ring, right into a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Route in shadow +1
5+
Mrazák
To the left of the setting sun's edge route, up the slabby wall (clock) to the circle,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Příplatek za práci
Start at the NW corner of the massif. Diagonally left up the wall to a crack and along it… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Blizzard
Left of the "Průzkum" route, along a short crack over an overhang to the ring. Up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Průzkum
In the middle of the wall, from the overhang right via a crack to the balcony. Angled… Rock Climbing
4+
Prospektoři
In the left part of the wall, over an overhang into a chimney and up it to the summit. Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Šmucik
In the left part of the S wall, right of the large corner, along the edge to the overhang… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7+/8-
Distanc
In the right part of the massif, directly up the wall over 2 rings into a crack, follow… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Brána Arktidy
To the right of the path, explore the wall and crack to the end. Up the wall (large clock… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7/7+
Uvnitř žárovky
From the gully between the W and central pillar, in the left part of the NW wall, over 3… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Vlákno
Right in the NW wall of the central pillar, from the terraces via an overhanging corner… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
7-/7
Porucha vidění
In the right part of the NW wall of the central pillar, from the terrace to the right of… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Maskérna
On the SE pillar from the fore-rock, briefly through a crack in the left part of the wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay