ROCK & ROAD 2026:
LABSKE UDOLI
Week One of the Rock & Road tour: six climbing days (rest day optional) on Bohemian sandstone, where knotted slings replace bolts, smearing replaces ego, and a cold pilsner replaces your dignity by nightfall.
- Labské Údolí
- Czech Sandstone
- 21 – 28 August 2027
- 7 Days
- 6a–7c+
- Grade
- 3
- Min. Climbers to Run
- €990
- Week 1 of the 8-Week Tour
Labské Údolí — the "Czech Yosemite," or Bohemian Switzerland if you're feeling fancy — is the opening chapter of our 8-week Rock & Road tour across Europe. It's also the one that humbles egos fastest.
Forget bolts. Czech sandstone runs on knotted slings, gear that looks sketchier than it is, and an ethical code older than your grandparents. Smearing beats edging, nerve beats power, and climbers here were "head-pointing" routes before it had a name.
Seven days of towering spires by day, goulash and pilsner in centuries-old pubs by night. This isn't a soft intro to European rock — it's a portal into climbing's stubborn, soulful past.
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Location
- Labské Údolí
- Grade Range
- 6a → 7c+
- Group Size
- Maximum 12
- Coaches
- Jan Novotny & Klemen Becan & Linda Synakova & Zbynek Michal
- Price From
- €990
Week 1 of the 8-week tour
Bohemian Switzerland, near Prague
Sweet spot 6b – 7a
Min. 3 climbers to run
Your assigned coaching team
Guiding & coaching included
The Full Journey
Rock & Road 2026 — Full Schedule
This leg is one stop on an 8-week circuit across Europe. Book just this week, or grab the full tour and follow the sun (and the sends) from Bohemia all the way to Spain.
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Real Rock, Real Sandstone
Spires, Slings
& Stubbornness
No stock photos, no staged sends — just climbers earning it on real Czech sandstone, one nervy smear at a time.
The Bolt-Clipping Refugee
You've only ever clipped bolts, and you're now quietly wondering why you agreed to this. Good — that discomfort is the entire point of Czech sandstone.
The Travel-Hungry Climber
You want Europe's best rock without Europe's worst trip-planning admin. We've handled the logistics for eight weeks straight — you just show up and climb.
The Ethics Nerd
You've read about Czech sandstone's wild protection rules — knotted slings, no metal gear on rock, head-pointing before it was cool — and want to see if the stories are true. They are.
Technique
- Choosing & caring for gear that keeps you alive
- Efficient movement & precise footwork
- Balance over your centre of gravity
- Overhang tricks: drop knee, heel hooks, kneebars
- Cleaning anchors — keeping all your gear
Mental Game
- Fear-of-falling protocols that actually work
- Reading routes from the ground up
- Redpoint & onsight mindset
- Climbing calls & communication that saves lives
- Resilience when the sandstone says no
Tactics
- Belaying & lead belaying, taught properly
- Clipstick timing & pre-clipping
- Setting up top-ropes
- Rope work specific to sandstone ethics
- Long-term progression beyond the trip
- 08:00
- Morning Briefing
Crag plan, conditions check, coffee
- 09:30
- Guided Climbing Block
Movement & technique coaching on selected lines
- 13:00
- Crag Lunch & Reset
Packed lunch, rest, tactics chat with your coach
- 14:30
- Afternoon Session
Project burns or mileage — your call
- 18:30
- Pack Down & Return
Back to base, gear sorted for tomorrow
- 20:00
- Dinner & Debrief
Goulash, pilsner, and tall tales from the day
| What's Included | 1 Week | Full Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing days | 6 | Coaching throughout the tour, with rest and travel days |
| Destinations | 1 (Czech Republic) | 8 across Europe |
| Individualized coaching & guiding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Safety equipment & gear | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basic shared accommodation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free transport between destinations | — | ✓ |
| Full road-trip community & lifelong sending buddies | — | ✓ |
Labské Údolí, Czech Republic
The Venue
Also known as Bohemian Switzerland, Labské Údolí is a national park of sandstone towers rising out of misty river gorges along the Elbe. It's less a crag, more a fairytale that happens to have quickdraws in it.
The climbing style is unlike anywhere else in Europe — no bolts, no shortcuts, and protection rules strict enough to make you a sharper, calmer climber whether you like it or not.
- Nearest Airport
- Prague-Ruzyně (1h)
- Rock Type
- Sandstone
- Climate in August
- 18–27°C
- Style
- Traditional, knotted-sling protection
Your Coaching Team
World-Class Coaches
Jan Novotny
Meet guideFounder & Head Coach
Rockbusters' founder and head coach, based right in the Elbe Valley with 25+ years on rock. Jan traded a career in social work for a life of pushing climbers past their limits — technically and mentally — and hasn't looked back since.
Klemen Becan
Meet guidePerformance & Mental Coach
A former World Cup podium finisher and lifelong onsight addict, Klemen brings decades of high-level competition experience to the mental side of climbing — fear management, focus, and taking a big fall without flinching.
Linda Synakova
Meet guideGuide & Coach
Part of the crew on the ground in Labské Údolí, Linda knows the sandstone's quirks, its best rest positions, and exactly which route to put you on for your first proper Czech lead.
Zbynek Michal
Meet guideGuide & Coach
Local knowledge is everything on sandstone, and Zbyněk has it in spades — from the classic lines to the hidden gems tucked away from the main gorges.
Results
What Past Climbers Say
One past Rock & Road climber credits Jan and the crew with pushing her far beyond what she thought her limits were — and with turning a summer spent climbing across Europe into one of the most meaningful experiences of her life.
Six days on Czech sandstone taught me more about staying calm under pressure than six years of indoor climbing. I left with cactus-rough fingertips and an actual philosophy about falling.
I came for the climbing and stayed up too late every night for the goulash and the stories. I'd trade my kneecaps to do it again.
Accommodation & Logistics
We Sorted the Boring Bits
Accommodation
Basic shared accommodation arranged with local climbing hosts — bunk beds, camaraderie, and a short stumble from breakfast to the van.
Getting There
Fly into Prague-Ruzyně. Local transport is organised via shared rental cars or shuttles once you land — no navigating Czech road signs solo.
Gear
All safety equipment provided — ropes, draws, helmets, slings. Bring your own shoes and harness if you have preferences; we've got spares if you don't.
Group Size
Minimum 3 climbers to run the trip. Small enough for real coaching, never a crowd-control exercise.
What's Included
Full Package
- Individualized coaching — technical, mental, and tactical
- Guiding & local knowledge — routes picked for your grade
- Climbing safety equipment — ropes, draws, helmets, slings
- Basic shared accommodation — local climbing hosts
- Free inter-destination transport — on multi-week bookings
- Post-trip support — questions answered long after you're home
Not included
- Transportation (local transportation is organized by shared rental cars or shuttles)
- Travel & climbing insurance
- Food & drinks (group dinner can be purchased for €15 per meal)
FAQ
Common Questions
What level do I need to be?
You should be comfortable leading 6b indoors or 6a outdoors. Sandstone rewards technique and calm nerves over raw power — if you're strong but new to trad-style ethics, you'll fit right in.
Do I need my own gear?
Bring climbing shoes and a harness you trust. We provide all safety equipment — ropes, draws, helmets, slings — plus a full kit list once you book (down jacket, headlamp, and yes, a sleeping bag).
Is food included?
Food arrangements and any included meals are confirmed before departure.
What if fewer than 3 people book?
We need a minimum of 3 participants to run this leg. If numbers don't add up, we'll offer an equivalent (or better) alternative trip, or a full refund. No hard feelings.
Can I join more than one week of the tour?
Absolutely — that's the whole idea. Book the full 8-week Rock & Road Tour at the current full-tour price and follow the sun (and the sends) across eight destinations.
Where do I fly in and out of?
Prague-Ruzyně International Airport, for both arrival and departure.
Reserve Your Place
Ready to Get Humbled by Sandstone?
Spaces fill fast, and we only run this leg with a minimum of 3 climbers. Secure your spot now — or drop us a line first if you've got questions.
Questions first? Email info@rockbusters.net or catch us on WhatsApp — we reply fast.