Skip to content
Offline You are offline — showing a saved version of this page.
A new version is available.
Back to list

Climbing at Kukačka

11 routes
2+–6- grades

Part of 16. U Josefovy hlavy, Kukačka has 11 routes documented on climbing.place. Routes range from grade 2+ to 6-. Routes are listed below with grade, style, and community notes.

Common styles: Rock Climbing, Fixed belay.

Rules

Nature Conservation: Seasonal climbing ban from February 1 to June 30. Nature Conservation Document: General Nature Measure 2021, map 2021, authority: Czech Switzerland National Park Administration.

- Do not interfere with vegetation on the rocks, do not remove stones, do not clean cracks - Do not disturb nesting birds, respect restrictions, use marked accesses - Magnesium and chemical agents are prohibited, climb on dry rock in daylight - Do not use belay devices that damage the rock, hard shoes, do not leave public goods - No jumping between massifs and towers - Slackline prohibited - First ascents on some rocks are subject to restrictions - see Nature Protection Document: General Measures 2021

Nature conservation: Climbing seasonally prohibited from February 1st to June 30th. Nature Conservation Document: General Measure 2021, map 2021, authority Nature Conservation Administration of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park

  • 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.

Parking

50.81420, 14.22789

Google Waze
Sort by: Recently updated Highest rated Grade: easiest first Grade: hardest first Name (A–Z)
4-
Kukačka
From the SW between the tower and the massif to the plateau in the chimney. Rock Climbing
3
Kukačka
In the chimney between the tower and the massif, passage to the SW side, there through… Rock Climbing
2+
Kukačka
From SE (10m right of Owl) via the chimney to the saddle behind Owl and descend to the… Rock Climbing
6-
Kukačka
To the right of the "Direct Valley" route, up the wall over an overhang (K) directly to K… Rock Climbing
5+
Kukačka
Like "South Edge Variant", through the chimney and left to K. Up the wall to the summit. Rock Climbing Fixed belay
6-
Kukačka
To the right of "Chimney", up the wall below the rappel point (K) to the summit. Rock Climbing
5+
Kukačka
Like "Valley Route" to the ledge and along the edge (K) to the summit. Rock Climbing
3
Kukačka
Through the chimney between the tower and the massif. Rock Climbing
5+
Kukačka
Through the middle of the valley wall over an overhang and a recess to another overhang.… Rock Climbing
6-
Kukačka
Approach like "Valley Route" and overhanging NW wall (K) to the summit. Rock Climbing
4+
Kukačka
On the NE side, up a small wall to the ledge, along it to the right into the valley wall… Rock Climbing Fixed belay

Nobody is looking for a partner here yet — be the first.

Find a climbing partner