Abstract: A lift-up sun roof, in particular for automotive vehicles, featuring a simple design and a low overall height is proposed, with a rigid cover (2) which in its closed position closes a roof opening in a roof area (1) and which is guided at lateral guide rails (5, 6) by means of siding elements (4) and is raisable with one end above the stationary roof area (1) or, at option, slidable below the said roof area (1) upon lowering of one end. In this configuration, the connection between said cover (2) and said sliding element (4) is envisaged to be effected through a lever (7, 15, 16) which is pivotable about the longitudinal axis of said guide rail (5, 6), the angle of pivoting being determined by a control ramp (9).