Rock closures for nesting

In spring and during the first half of summer, the breeding season of protected bird species, especially of the peregrine falcon, black stork a great Auk. Therefore, some areas are temporarily closed to visitors and climbersto minimize disturbance and increase the chances of successful rearing of young.

#What currently applies

• Administration of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park and the Protected Landscape Area of the Elbe Sandstones marks and closes nesting sites - in some cases areas frequented by hikers or climbers.

• The closures concern rock walls, parts of forest paths or objects known to be important breeding sites.

• Outside the closed sites, the following remain so-called marked hiking trails through, but even here there may be a need change the routeif you encounter a newly marked cap.

• The closures are being updated according to actual bird nesting and their success rate - some can be extended up to end of June, if applicable july (especially where the black stork nests).

#What it means for you

• Respect all signs, tapes and markings in the field - disturbance to nesting birds can cause egg abandonment or chick mortality.

• Do not cross marked closureseven if the area seems small or "harmless" to you.

• When planning a trip/climb, check the current restrictions e.g. in web maps or mobile apps with rock database (e.g. "Rocks of the Czech Republic").

Detailed article and updates: https://1url.cz/@Nested2026

#How to check current closures

Database Rocks of the Czech Republic - search for a specific sector (e.g. Elbe Valley - right bank, The Island, Rájec) and check to see if his light is on red bird (closed) or orange bird (partially restricted) - https://www.horosvaz.cz/databaze-skal-cr/