Rock Cockerel (rock of Salvation) is the landmark and symbol of the resort Hot Key. One of the most popular attractions is the river Psekups, on the Western slope of the mountain Abazas. The height of the cliff is about 28 m. It was created under the influence of the river Psekups.

The cliff top has six teeth, which resemble a cockscomb. Hence her name. In the rock there are two small caves (Salvation and Ringing). Between them is carved from stone steep Stairs of Life. Cliff is a beautiful view of the wooded spurs of the ridge PSAP and the valley of the river Psekups.

On top of the rock Cockerel for the arrival in 1864 Duke Mikhail Nikolaevich was built the Royal pavilion. After part of a cliff collapsed, this place began to be called the Royal court. Those who have not heard this story, call it a "review".

There is a legend that on its own explains the history of this rock. Once in ancient times Abzakhi mountain housed the Prince's Palace winter gardens, flower gardens and halls who were amazed by its luxury. But the most amazing decoration of the castle was a beautiful and intelligent daughter of the Prince of. Once it decided to propose to the young man, whose heart was cold and stale. But the girl refused a young nobleman. Then the offended young man turned to the evil sorcerer and he turned it into a black Swan. When a young Princess saw this Swan on blue water of the Psekups, we could not help patted his. And at the same hour all the Princess body was covered with wounds and ulcers. After that, life in the beautiful Palace was darkened, the Prince and his wife felt so sad for her daughter day and night prayed for her successful healing. And the gods heard their prayers and imprisoned by a brutal young man in the rock. Tears of remorse youths began to get a stream from the mountains. When the Princess is washed with water one of these rivulets, her body at the same moment still evident from the disease. Since that time tears of a repentant young Prince heal the ailments of all people who come to the hot keys.