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
Nová náhorní cesta
From the gully from the East to the saddle and left up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
4-
Hřebenovka
From the fallen block, from the abseil K, descend 3m along the edge to the ledge. Step… Rock Climbing
2+
Stará cesta
From the gully briefly into the chimney between the massif and the fore-summit, passage… Rock Climbing
5
Zapomenutá spára
From the gully between the towers, up the crack in the South face, higher up via the… Rock Climbing
4-
Severovýchodní cesta
As "Old Route" to the fore-summit, traverse right around the East edge and up the wall to… Rock Climbing
4-
Nová jižní cesta
From the gully to the saddle below the South summit, up the SE edge or left up the wall… Rock Climbing
2+
Varianta (Zapomenutá spára)
About 7m right of the start of "Forgotten Crack", up the wall below the fallen block and… Rock Climbing
2+
Jihovýchodní hrana
Via the "Old Route" to the fore-summit and up the SE edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Antigravitační komplex
Up a faint SW edge for about 10m, then obliquely right up the wall towards the hourglass… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
6+/7-
Varianta pro Petru
As "B-complex" to the 2nd K. Slightly left up the crack under the overhang and up the… Rock Climbing
5
Varianta (Vyhlídková hrana)
Left of the chimney, up the crack, corner, and again the crack to the traverse. Rock Climbing
5+
Zkratka
As "Variant", up the crack to the overhang, above it traverse left up the wall to the… Rock Climbing
7-/7
Americká varianta
From the 2nd K of the "Acoustic Route" directly into the crack of "Sonata of Vertical… Rock Climbing
8+/9-
Údolní bouldřík
Up the center of the valley wall directly over 6BH into the ledge and from there left… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Sonáta vertikálního života
To the right in the valley wall (by positioning) into the crack and up it to the 1st K.… Rock Climbing
7/7+
Zuzana
To the left of the route "B-complex" up the wall over 3K into a small crack and through… Rock Climbing
6
Sonáta nevolníka
From the 2nd K of the "Sonata of Vertical Life" route, through the corner to loose blocks… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Břichobol
Through the fissure to the left of the "Acoustic Route" over BH to the 3rd K and 4th K of… Rock Climbing
6
B - komplex
About 10m to the right of "Sonata of Vertical Life" up the wall and ridge to the 1st K.… Rock Climbing
8+/9-
Město bohů
In the left part of the valley wall, directly up the blunt edge over K and 2 BH into the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
8/8+
Zahulíme, uvidíme
From the 3rd K of the route "Condiciogram" directly up the wall to K, slightly left over… Rock Climbing
6
Sedření kůže
Through the corner in the valley wall under a roof-like overhang and right to the 1st K.… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay +1
8+/9-
Basta fidli
NW edge to the 1st BH from the right 2nd BH directly along the edge and right to the 3rd… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
7/7+
Edita
Completely to the left in the valley wall up the chimney, then traverse to the 1st K. Up… Rock Climbing
8+/9-
Napříč osudem
To the left of "Skinning" up the wall over 5BH under the overhang, from the left to the… Rock Climbing Sport Climbing Fixed belay
7+/8-
Jarní tání
From the 3rd K of the route "Crossroads of Fates" directly up the wall over 2BH to the… Rock Climbing
7+/8-
Hrabě X
As "Turkish Sword" to the shelf under the large corner. To the right at the edge, cut… Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6
Turecký meč
Up the chimney between Tyršova Tower and Prague Wall for about 15m. Traverse diagonally… Rock Climbing
6
Vzpomínka na Jirku Šlégla
Start as the route "Turkish Sword". After 15m traverse left to the 1st K. Several meters… Rock Climbing