Best ferratas in Slovenia
Via ferrata climbing, also known as the “iron route” has become increasingly popular in Slovenia in recent years, resulting in the creation of new sports via ferratas. While Slovenia doesn’t have as many via ferratas as neighboring Italy and Austria, our options range in difficulty up to rating E.
The top 10 via ferrata trails in Slovenia
Here you’ll find all the information about the top 10 ferratas, including brief descriptions, ratings, and unique features. You’ll also find access information at the start of the via ferrata and climbing descriptions.
- Via ferrata Mučevo and Olimpline in Črna na Koroškem,
- Furlan and Otmar’s ferratas in Vipava,
- Ferrata Jerman’s waterfall and Hvadnik in Gozd Martuljek,
- Ferrata Gonžarjeva peč in Vinska Gora,
- Ferrata Spodnji plot in Zelenica,
- Ferrata to Češka koča in Zgornje Jezersko,
- Ferrata Kamin široka polica in Bohinj,
- Ferrata Ožarjeni kamen in Ukanc,
- Ferrata Dobršnik and,
- Ferrata to Lisca.
To help you navigate these options, we’ve also included a map of the locations via ferratas and parking lots. Whether you’re an experienced climber or a beginner looking to try something new, Slovenia’s ferratas offer a thrilling adventure surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery.
Ferrata Mučevo and Olimpline in Črna na Koroškem
The Via Ferrata Mučevo is a medium-difficulty via ferrata, which takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. It starts at an altitude of 850m and reaches a height of 1,280m. The route has steel cables, iron rungs, and ladders to help climbers ascend the cliffs. The route also offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forests.
- Duration to baseline: 20 minutes
- Climbing duration: 1:30 hours
- Length: 150 m
- Height difference: 300 m
- Difficulty level: B/E
The Olimpline Via Ferrata is a more challenging route that takes about 4-5 hours to complete. It starts at 1,020m and reaches a height of 1,600m. The ferrata have steel cables, suspension bridges, and other obstacles. You will need a high level of fitness and experience.
- Duration to baseline: 5 minutes
- Climbing duration: 3-4 hours
- Length: 1.700 m
- Height difference: 550 m
- Difficulty level: C/F
Furlan and Otmar’s ferratas in Vipava
The Furlan and Otmar’s ferratas are two via ferratas located in the Vipava Valley in Slovenia.
The Furlan via ferrata is a moderate-difficulty route that takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. It starts at an altitude of 200m and reaches a height of 430m. The route is equipped with steel cables, ladders, and bridges, and offers stunning views of the valley and surrounding hills.
- Climbing duration: 1:15 hours
- Length: 400 m
- Height difference: 543 m
- Difficulty level: B/C
The Otmar’s via ferrata is a more challenging route that takes about 3-4 hours to complete. It starts at an altitude of 350m and reaches a height of 600m. The route is equipped with steel cables, overhangs, and other challenging obstacles, and offers panoramic views of the valley and the Julian Alps.
- Climbing duration: 1:40 hours
- Length: 450 m
- Height difference: 240 m
- Difficulty level: C
Ferrata Jerman’s waterfall and Hvadnik in Gozd Martuljek
The Ferrata Jerman’s Waterfall and Hvadnik are two via ferratas located in the town of Gozd Martuljek, Slovenia.
The Ferrata Jerman’s Waterfall is a medium-difficulty route that takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. It starts at an altitude of 730m and reaches a height of 1,040m. The route is equipped with steel cables, ladders, and bridges, and offers beautiful views of the Martuljek range and the stunning waterfall.
- Climbing duration: 1:10 hours
- Length: 250 m
- Height difference: 145 m
- Difficulty level: D/E
The Hvadnik via ferrata is a more challenging route that takes about 4-5 hours to complete. It starts at an altitude of 860m and reaches a height of 1,985m. The route is equipped with steel cables, ladders, and bridges, and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
- Climbing duration: 2:00 hours
- Length: 250 m
- Height difference: 170 m
- Difficulty level: B/C
Ferrata Gonžarjeva peč in Vinska Gora
“Gonžarjeva peč” has long been considered our most difficult via ferrata, until it was surpassed by the ferrata on Zelenica. It is short, as the climbing section is only 70 meters, but extremely demanding. Personally, I really liked it because the difficult parts are very similar to sport climbing, and I would recommend using climbing shoes for climbing it.
The difficulty of the Gonžarjeva peč ferrata reaches the rating of E in two sections.
- Duration to baseline: 30 minutes
- Climbing duration: 1 hour
- Length: 70 m
- Difficulty level: E
Ferrata Spodnji plot in Zelenica
Near Zelenica Mountain hut (1536 m) there is a highly challenging protected climbing route – a “via ferrata” – up the south wall of the mountain Spodnji Plot. It leads up a vertical rock wall to a height of 90 m. It consists of two parts: “Instructional protected climbing route” (113 m, D), which is of moderate difficulty and is very suitable for training, and the upper right section “Sport extremely difficult via ferrata” (75m, E), which is currently the most challenging via ferrata in Slovenia.
- Duration to baseline: 20 minutes
- Climbing duration: 1:00 hours
- Length: 113 m
- Height difference: 75 m
- Difficulty level: B/E
Ferrata to Češka koča in Zgornje Jezersko
Via ferrata is a climbing route protected by a steel rope. Via ferrata Češka hut is the first Slovenian sporting iron road. It takes place between the already existing routes and the cables of a freight car, so it protects the authenticity and richness of the valley Ravenska Kočna. You can climb it only by using a helmet, protective kit and hiking boots. We recommend that your first ascent on such a route is done in the company of a climber, mountain rescuer, or someone who has relevant experience.
- Climbing duration: 90 hours
- Length: 320 m
- High diffrences: 300
- Difficulty level: C/D
Ferrata Kamin široka polica in Bohinj
“Ferrata Kamin široka polica” is a via ferrata located in Bohinj, Slovenia. The route is known for its breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Bohinj. It is considered a challenging via ferrata with a difficulty level of D/E. The route consists of several vertical sections, where climbers need to use iron rungs and cables to climb up the rock face. The most difficult part is the “Kamin” section, which is a narrow and steep chimney that requires climbers to use their arms and legs to climb up. The route also includes a “široka polica” (wide shelf) section, where climbers can rest and enjoy the view before continuing the climb. The via ferrata takes around 2-3 hours to complete, and climbers need to have proper equipment and experience to attempt it.
- Climbing duration: 2 hours
- Length: 272 m
- High diffrences: 272 m
- Difficulty level: D/E
Ferrata Ožarjeni kamen in Ukanc
This via ferrata was built in 2018 and offers great views of Bohinj Lake. It is only suitable for experienced mountaineers with sufficient strength in their hands. Some additional problems can also be caused by a steel rope that is a bit thinner than usual on such demanding ferratas. The cylinders are attached to the drill bits and not to the larger wedges that we see on most others via ferratas. The steel rope is often completely next to the wall and makes it difficult to use the via ferrata set.
The difficulty of the Ožarjeni kamen via ferrata is graded C/D and is quite demanding.”
- Duration to baseline: 0:30 hour
- Climbing duration: 1:49 hours
- Length: 750 m
- Difficulty level: C/D
Ferrata Dobršnik
The Via Ferrata Dobršnik is rated B (and C towards the top). It is 270 metres high and 1000 metres long. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the start of the ferrata and about an hour and 15 minutes to climb it. Never use the climbing route to descend, but use the marked forest trail. From 31 October to 1 April, the ferrata will be closed. The Dobršnik Gorge runs in an idyllic setting along a stream, where you will also find 8 waterfalls – the highest is 22 metres high.
The use of the ferrata is only possible with the appropriate equipment (helmet, self-protection kit, suitable footwear and clothing).
- Climbing duration: 1:00 hours
- Length: 270 m
- Height difference: 190 m
- Difficulty level: B/C
Ferrata Lisca
Lisca (948 m) is a mountain in the Posavje region, which is primarily known for the weather radar located at its peak. The main starting point is the Mastnak wine cellar near Sevnica. However, you can also drive 3 km further by car to the village of Cerje. From the end of the road, it is a 15-minute walk to the entrance of the via ferrata along the path through the forest. At the beginning of the via ferrata, there is a warning that the route is of difficulty level D/E. However, don’t worry, the via ferrata does not reach such a high difficulty level anywhere. Most of the route is around difficulty level B. Only at the very end, for 3 meters, it reaches difficulty level C/D (if this is too difficult for us, there is a bypass on the left side for this section). In between, the route passes through rocky passages with a beautiful view of the Sava River valley. The via ferrata ends at the mountain hut, from where it is a further 5-minute walk to the summit of the mountain.
- Climbing duration: 40 minutes
- Length: 245 m
- Height difference: 123 m
- Difficulty level: B/E
