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Climbing at Elbe Sandstones

20993 routes
9 areas
1–11 grades

Photo: Jan Kameníček, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Elbe Sandstones (Labské pískovce) are the largest and best-known sandstone climbing area in the Czech Republic. They spread around Děčín on both banks of the Elbe and continue across the border into Saxon Switzerland. climbing.place lists more than 20,000 routes in nine sub-areas – from the Elbe Valley through Ostrov, Tisá and Rájec to Bělá, Děčínský Sněžník and Bohemian Switzerland National Park.

Climbing is on free-standing towers and massifs: cracks, chimneys, slabs and pocketed walls. Protection is traditional and sparse – a few rings per route, with knotted slings in between. You descend by abseiling from the summits, and many towers keep a summit register.

Part of Czech Republic, Elbe Sandstones has 20993 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 1 to 11. Explore its 9 crags and sectors below.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Textile belay, Fixed belay, Sport Climbing, Route in shadow.

Rules

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.

6. Elbe Valley – right bank 4366 routes 1. Ostrov 3754 routes 9. Bohemian Switzerland NP 2966 routes 3. Tisá 2935 routes 7. Elbe Valley – left bank 2409 routes 2. Rájec 1595 routes 8. Bohemian Switzerland 1203 routes 5. Bělá 1012 routes 4. Děčínský Sněžník 753 routes
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4-
Rytíř
In the valley wall via a crack to the balcony and via route b) to the summit. Rock Climbing
4+
Rytíř
Along the NE edge over the balcony to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Rytíř
Through the left (NW) crack to the balcony and along the NE wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Rytíř
Through the right (NW) crack to the balcony and along the SW wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Sakráček
From the uphill side via a ledge right to the valley edge and along it to the summit. Rock Climbing Textile belay
3
Tunelová věž
Along the N wall via the gully to the balcony and along the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Jizerská věž
To the right of the S edge diagonally left to the balcony. Through the gully diagonally… Rock Climbing
5
Tunelová věž
Start in the middle of the N wall via the small chimney and crack to the ledge and to the… Rock Climbing
5
Tunelová věž
In the middle of the tunnel, along the wall to the ledges. To the right to the N opening… Rock Climbing
5
Tunelová věž
Through the middle of the SW wall to the ledge, right along the edge to the balcony and… Rock Climbing
5
Tunelová věž
To the right of the start of route e) along the edge to the balcony and via route e) to… Rock Climbing
5
Tunelová věž
Through the left part of the SW wall to the clocks and right along the wall to the… Rock Climbing
5
Tunelová věž
To the right in the S wall, through the crack to the end, transition left and up the wall… Rock Climbing
4-
Tunelová věž
At the S opening of the tunnel, up the wall into the chimney and through it to the… Rock Climbing
5
Tunelová věž
About 6 m from route d), via a crack under the overhang, building up to the ledge and via… Rock Climbing
5
Tunelová věž
Right in the SW wall into the recess, (climbing) right and along the blunt edge to the… Rock Climbing
4-
Tunelová věž
To the right of route a), up the wall along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
2
Tunelová věž
From the upper side, through the gully to the balcony and along the edge to the summit. Rock Climbing
2+
Tunelová věž
Approach as for route a), traverse left, up the wall and gully to the balcony. Via route… Rock Climbing
3
Listopadová věž (Honzík)
From the E, descend from the massif and step into the wall. Up that to the summit. Rock Climbing
7-/7
Loupežník
Up the overhanging corner of the route "Hands Up" to a horizontal notch and traverse… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6
Loupežník
In the valley's NW wall, through an overhanging corner to the upper side and by the "Old… Rock Climbing Textile belay
7+/8-
Loupežník
Along the valley edge over 2 rings directly to the ring of the route "Money or Life" and… Rock Climbing Fixed belay Textile belay
6-
Loupežník
Up the overhanging valley crack (ring) and via a chimney to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Loupežník
To the right of route d) via a chimney to the fore-rock. Traverse left on a ledge (ring),… Rock Climbing
6
Loupežník
Up the valley wall below an overhang (ring). Through the center of the overhang, slightly… Rock Climbing
6-
Loupežník
Up the rib in the upper wall over a ring and through a crack to the summit. Rock Climbing
5
Loupežník
Along the old route to the ledge and at the small pine tree directly up the wall to the… Rock Climbing
3
Loupežník
From the uphill side, up a corner to a ledge, traverse right and along the edge to the… Rock Climbing
8+/9-
Lužická věž
Up the V wall over a bolt to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay Danger

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