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
4+
Rozcvička
Left of "Old Route" through a subtle depression to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
4-
Údolní cesta
Right of the S edge under the overhang, right through the chimney to the balcony,… Rock Climbing
5
Volání jara
Through the crack in the lower wall to the clock and left to the 1st K. Up the wall… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Kongo
Approximately 4 meters to the right of Calling Spring, over the overhang and left up the… Rock Climbing
5+
Pěší zona (Volání jara)
From the 1st ring of the Calling Spring route, follow the crack, then left and the next… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Liguid Sunshine
Left of Calling Spring up the wall over 2 BH to the second ring of Calling Spring,… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4-
Náhodná cesta
From the summit of Zbrojnoš, descend the S wall to the balcony, then over the drop and up… Rock Climbing
5
Severní cesta
Through the opposition chimney between the towers and up the wall to K. Overhanging crack… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Kouzelná formule
Briefly through the opposition chimney of "North Route" and left to the 1st K.… Rock Climbing
6-
Přímá formulace
Left of "Magic Formula" up the overhanging wall left to the rib and by it to the 2nd. K.… Rock Climbing
5+
Cesta čertů
About 2m to the right of the NE edge up the wall over the overhang and left crack to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Spandavské blues
From the saddle between Zbrojnoš and Zbrojnoš's Wall, to the left onto the edge and by… Rock Climbing
8+/9-
Zlatí úhoři
Up the corner of the Stelzig's Way route and to the left up the wall directly over 2… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4+
Od Stelziga
From the area between Zbrojnoš and Stelzig's Stone, over piled blocks to the platform and… Rock Climbing
6+/7-
Úder do křídel
From the area between Zbrojnoš and Stelzig's Stone, up a short chimney to the pillar and… Rock Climbing
6-
Lumen
From the platform of the Stelzig's Way route, up the wall slightly from the left via 2… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Belmondo
To the left of the 'Blow to the Wings' route, by a small edge and a bornhak onto a small… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Polská krev
Up the middle of the wall directly to the K. Along a fine crack, later by a small corner… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Kouzlo Džu - Džu
To the left of the "Window Route" through a crack and a fissure to the K. Up the fissure… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Turnaj
To the left of the Jujutsu Magic route, along the blunt edge via 4 bolts to the 2nd ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Záhada pro loutky
By wide crack up to the ledge. Through cracks and fissures over the overhang to the… Rock Climbing
4+
Cesta oknem
Up a deep, distinct corner in the right part of the wall. In the upper part through a… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Přetržené nitě
Up the corner for several meters and traverse left to the 1st K. Up the wall and a small… Rock Climbing
8-/8
Spring Break
To the right of the Polish Blood route, up the wall via 2 bolts to the 1st ring of Broken… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Hra na lišku
By opposition between the turret and the massif, step into the crack onto the balcony and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Průzkumná
By opposition between the turret and the massif, step into the crack and then onto the… Rock Climbing
6-
Freedom
To the left of the 'Ahoj' route, up the middle of the wall over 2 BH to the second ring… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Překřížení
Up the wall to the right of 'Šikmá spára' (Oblique Crack) into a crack running left (3 BH… Rock Climbing Fixed belay