Cuk

CUK (599) m

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This peak rises above the left bank of the steam of Velika Paklenica, SW from Anica kuk. The W and N ridges reach the steam in the gorge. The E ridge divides Cuk from the SW ridge of the Anica kuk and the two ridges meet on the prominet notch of Privija. N,W and NW faces of Cuk are of interests to climbers of lower and middle gardes routes. The routes follow ribs and ridges, chimneys and grooves. The majority of the routes are not well protected with pitons, so the use of nuts, friends and slings to put around the rock spikes is highly recommended.

N FACE

Approach: Follow the track to Anica luka to the marked bend (as for Anica kuk).Cross the steam and go uphill to the right towards the Stup. From the Stup go right to the big scree (Nuglo), 30 min.

Descent: From the top to the notch Privija and then down the face (marked descent with steel calbes) to the scree. In the middle of the scree turn towards Stup and continue down to the stream, 30-40 min.

NW FACE

Approach: Through Klanci to the upper car park (Plazaca),cross the steam and ascend a vegitatde slope to the base of the face (10 min from the car park).From the North Ridge and its variations (also Centralni kamin!) it is necessary to follow the track to the first bridge and immediatly after it go through the gully between Crljena greda (the red face of conglomerate) and the North Ridge to the rock outcrop.Climb it and turn to the right to the face (20 min.)

Descent: As from the N face.It is possible also to descent down the routes n.3 and 4.

W FACE

Approach: From the second car park, cross the steam and continue to the base of the face.

Descent: As for the N and NW faces.

It is recommended that you buy climbing guide "Paklenica".

By Dubravko Vukmirovic
Scanned by Tamara Dumic.
Special thanks to Boris Cujic.