The Rooster Cross (Kohoutí kříž) near Nicov
The Rooster Cross near Nicov is an interesting example of folk art.
How to get there
From Nicov, take cycle path 1142 or the local road behind the church, which leads directly to the Rooster Cross – it's less than 1 km away. There is car parking available near the church.
Additional information
This wrought iron and sheet metal cross replaced the original wooden one in 1890. The current cross is a replica; the original can be found at the Church of St. Margaret in Kašperské Hory.
Do you know that...
The Rooster Cross is a rare artistic form of crucifix that represents an element of Šumava folk art and local devotion. In addition to the figure of Christ, the cross features the instruments of the Passion and a rooster at the top, symbolizing Peter's denial – it is this rooster that gives the cross its name. This type of crucifix originated in Bavaria, where it was common during the 18th and 19th centuries. It later appeared in the Šumava region during the 19th century, but only a few examples have survived.
