Climbing areas

Climbing natural rock walls is becoming increasingly popular, and there are many natural, well-maintained climbing areas in Slovenia in the Julian Alps, Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Karavanke, Vipava Valley, Savinja Valley and on the Karst Rim. At the same time, urban development has also resulted in the construction of small and large indoor climbing centres.

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Osp The most well-known climbing areas: • Osp • Črni Kal • Vipava • Lijak • Climbing areas in Bohinj • Bohinjska Bela • Dovžan Gorge • Turnc – Šmarna Gora • Iški Vintgar • Kotečnik

Climbing areas

Climbing is a popular sport and there are many natural, wellmaintained climbing areas in various parts of Slovenia. There are a total of 99 very well-equipped and protected climbing areas with more than 5,000 routes. Some climbing areas can only be used during certain periods due to the nesting of protected birds, and some climbing areas are located on private land, so special rules are in place there.

Climbing centres

Indoor climbing centres that offer the experience of climbing artificial walls and artificial boulders have also developed in Slovenia. They are also available to tourists. Some are focussed only on lead climbing or speed climbing, while others specialise in bouldering. Domestic and international competitions are held in these centres. Large indoor climbing centres in Slovenia can be found in Ljubljana, Kranj, Celje and Koper.

Information • www.slovenia-outdoor.com • Sidarta 2021 sport climbing guide