Via ferratas

Experienced hikers can go on organised easy or difficult protected climbing routes, via ferratas, with organised self-protection system. Via ferratas can be found in the Julian Alps, Karavanke, Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Posavje and the Vipava Valley. It is recommended that you climb them with experienced guides.

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Via ferratas are climbing routes in the mountains protected by steel cables. Especially popular today are sport via ferratas, which are intended for adrenaline-filled experiences and recreation. Climbing on protected routes takes place on steel cables that are attached to the rock wall. Tourist via ferratas also have rungs attached to the rock wall to make climbing easier. This makes climbing a little bit easier and accessible to those with slightly weaker arms. Equipment for via ferrata climbing can be rented from sport agencies in the areas where via ferratas are installed. We certainly recommend hiring a mountain guide to all who are less experienced in this type of climbing.

Best via ferratas in Slovenia

There are quite a few well-maintained via ferratas in Slovenia – both short and long: • Via ferrata Hvadnik, Gozd Martuljek  250 m; difficulty: B/C • Via ferrata Jerm’n (Jerman), Gozd Martuljek  43 m; difficulty: D/E • Via ferrata Grančišče, Mojstrana  180 m; difficulty: 2 routes, one B, one C/D • Via ferrata Spodnji plot, Zelenica  90 m; difficulty: lower part A/B, upper part D/E in certain places • Via ferrata Češka koča, Jezersko  300 m; difficulty: C/D, E in certain places • Gonžarjeva peč, Vinska Gora  125 m; difficulty: B/C, D/E in certain places • Via ferrata Lisca, Posavje  125 m; difficulty: B/C, last pitch D/E • Via ferrata Furlan, Gradiška tura  543 m; difficulty: B/C • Via ferrata otmar, Gradiška tura  543 m; difficulty: C • Family via ferrata Prestreljenik, Kanin  110 m; difficulty: A

Information

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