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
2+
Stará cesta
From the massif, descend to the saddle and up the right gully to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Komín
From S, up the chimney between the tower and the massif to the saddle and via the "Old… Rock Climbing
6
Kafr
Like "Crystal Traverse" to the ledge and via the crack to K. Up to the ledge and left… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Sweet freedom
Start left of the "Second Flash" route up the wall to the 1st ring. Directly into the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7-/7
Skleníkový efekt
Through a break in the right part of the valley wall to K. Over the overhang and up the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Poryv větru
From the 1st ring of the Vějíř route directly up the center of the wall over 2 rings to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7-/7
IQ 150
From S, via the crack to the holes (hourglasses), traverse through them into the valley… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
9/9+
Český bižu
In the S wall, approx. 5 meters left of the chimney of the Crystal Traverse, along a… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7-/7
Lokální umrtvení
In the right part of the valley wall through a break for about 8m and left to the 1st K.… Rock Climbing
6-
Vějíř
Up the chimney at the NE edge for about 15m, then right to the platform (1st K). Right up… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Kostivalová varianta
From the start of the "Crystal Traverse" route, traverse left in the hole to the ring.… Rock Climbing
7+/8-
Měkký sklo
From the start of the IQ-150 route, follow the crack to its end and left over the bolt to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
8-/8
Se lvíčkem na prsou
Left in the valley along the edge over 2K, higher from the right to 3. K. Up the wall to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Vrtule
From the gorge from Vřesová Tower via the left crack to the balcony, traverse right and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5
Poslední sníh
Along the NE edge below the roof-like overhang and via a crack over two overhangs to the… Rock Climbing
2+
Severozápadní cesta
On the NW side, by stemming between the secondary and main summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
2+
Stará cesta
To the left in the East face, via a small crack to the balcony and up the small wall to… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Diabetes
Right of the route 'Early Retirement', up the wall along the fissures (K), higher up via… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
4-
Dolní horní
In the left part of the North face of the lower pillar, up the crack to the saddle and… Rock Climbing Textile belay
6
Dokonalý vkus
Up the center of the valley wall via BH to the summit for abseiling. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Rázová vlna
Up the center of the S wall via BH directly to the summit. (abseil) Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Přečasný důchod
In the middle of the wall, up the crack to the 3rd BH of the route "Pension Pillar" to… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
4-
Horní dolní
On the upper pillar from the valley side, from the pine tree, up the wall left to the… Rock Climbing Textile belay
5
Calcar
In the right part of the valley wall via BH to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
5
Kohoutí zápasy
In the right part of the North face, up the wall along the edge (BH) to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Cesta do důchodu
Up the fissure, wall and left along the edge, finally again up the wall past 3 bolted… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
2+
Přepad
From the right, from the fallen block, descend 2m and step/climb over into the upper face… Rock Climbing
5+
Cesta mazáků
Up the chimney in the South face, higher up via the broken crack to K. Through the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
5+
Zdeňkova cesta
Left in the East face, up the crack to the balcony, and left past the edge via the… Rock Climbing Fixed belay