Via ferrata Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Via ferrata in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Below you can read technical information about 23 via ferratas that currently exist. Enjoy in beauty of Bosnia and Herzegovina throught photo and video materials

Via Ferrata

B/C

Medium difficult

350 m

Length

90 min

Ascent time

Via Ferrata Sokolov put - Romanija

It was built in 2020 and is probably one of the most popular ferratas in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its hanging bridges and the beautiful view of the mountain take the breath away of all who have visited it.

C

Difficult

200 m

Length

40 min

Ascent time

Via Ferrata Paolo Dieci - Kladanj

The "Paolo Dieci" via ferrata is beautiful but not for everyone. The first half of the via ferrata, which is in the forest and follows the ridge, is easy to navigate. The second half of the via ferrata is more demanding.

B

Easy

105 m

Length

30 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Bukovik - Bijela stijena''

It is interesting because it is located in the nature park Skakavac, and in addition to the ferrata, you can visit the waterfall, enjoy the hiking trails on Sarajevo Ozren and visit some of the mountain lodges.

A/B

Easy

200 m

Length

30 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''FORTICA'

Via ferrata “Fortica” is short and sweet, offering the most beautiful view of Mostar. It features a suspension bridge, and nearby, you'll find the Skywalk terrace, as well as 13 sports climbing routes.

A/B

Easy

2000 m

Length

60 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''OPINE'

The "Opine" via ferrata is perfect for those who love mountain hedonism and are not focused solely on technical challenges. It offers a beautiful landscape and feels more like hiking than a technically oriented via ferrata.

B/C

Medium difficult

80 m

Length

20 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata "ORMANJ"

The "Ormanj" via ferrata is short but interesting for beginners and suitable for training via ferrata climbing. The via ferrata is in very poor condition due to the use of low-quality materials, so be careful during the descent.

A/B

Easy

1000 m

Length

60 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Podružje - Ilirski put''

The "Podružje" or "Ilirski put" via ferrata is interesting due to its unusual feature of leading along the riverbed, allowing for climbing next to the water during spring or autumn days.

C/D

Medium difficult

115 m

Length

20 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''U Spomen drugu''

The "U Spomenu Drugu" via ferrata was built in 2022 and is an excellent choice if you are looking for something to climb near Sarajevo that is neither too easy nor too difficult and doesn't take long.

A/B

Easy

500 m

Length

45 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Vulin potok''

The "Vulin potok" via ferrata is very interesting as it has many horizontal and vertical sections. After completing it, you can visit the fortress or return to Blagaj and explore the Buna Spring and Tekija.

B/C

Medium difficult

500 m

Length

90 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Paklarske stijene''

The entrance to the ferrata is located at the lowest part of the rock, and it follows the main ridge of the Paklarske/Devečanske Stijene with a system of horizontal and sloping ledges and vertical plates all the way to the top.

B/C

Medium difficult

830 m

Length

120 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Kuk'' - Volujak

The newest via ferrata in BiH and is excellent for beginners. There are resting spots from where one can enjoy the surrounding scenery. The approach to the entrance of the via ferrata starts from the Papin Do mountain lodge.

C

Medium difficult

26 m

Length

10 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Bijeli kamen'' - Kozara

Ferrata ''Bijeli kamen" is interesting and designed as a course for beginner mountaineers who want to try their hand at this type of activity. It is located in the Kozara National Park

C/D

Difficult

60 m

Length

30 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Bijeli kamen'' - Bršljan A

Interesting and challenging, designed as a course for beginne. It is located in the advanced climbers' sector of the Kozara National Park, in the immediate vicinity of the rock climbing site on Zečiji Kamen.

B

Easy

30 m

Length

5 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Bijeli kamen'' - Bršljan B

This via ferrata is located on the left side of the rock in the Bršljan sector. It is intended for beginners and serves as a descent route for climbers who have completed the more difficult "path A" via ferrata.

E/F

Difficult

260 m

Length

120 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Peć Mlini'' - Grude

Currently, the most challenging via ferrata in BiH is Peć Mlini, which is equally demanding and attractive. It requires physical and technical preparedness, with limited opportunities for resting during the climb.

B/C

Medium difficult

180 m

Length

45 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Bijele stijene" - Trebević

Bijele Stijene via ferrata is interesting because of its proximity to Sarajevo, and during the summer months, climbers can enjoy the shade of dense forests and a beautiful view of the city and surrounding mountains.

A/B

Easy

250 m

Length

30 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Josif Fleger'' - Trebević

"Josif Fleger” is located on Trebević and is interesting because of its proximity to Sarajevo. There are a few intersections with the more challenging Bijele Stijene ferrata, and these intersections are marked.

B/C

Medium difficult

150 m

Length

60 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Vučji zub" - Trebinje

The via ferrata “Vučji zub” Orjen is very interesting as it takes you through four vertical sections with one short traverse. It is excellently secured and provides resting positions during the climb.

B/C

Medium difficult

350 m

Length

60 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Armin Gazić'' - Velež

The "Armin Gazić" via ferrata is short and interesting, without demanding or overhanging details, offering a beautiful view of the surroundings during both ascent and descent. Physically and mentally fit adul.

B/C

Medium difficult

1200 m

Length

3 h

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Osobac'' - Prenj

Long and interesting via ferrata with a beautiful view of the surroundings during both ascent and descent. Near the entrance to the ferrata, there's the Jezerce mountain hut, with a spring with drinking water.

A/B

Medium difficult

700 m

Length

120 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata "Veliki kuk" - Čvrsnica

Veliki Kuk cannot be classified as a typical via ferrata, as it is more of a secured mountaineering trail than a traditional via ferrata. Follows a system of steep ravines and jumps up to the base of Kuk.

C/D

Difficult

500 m

Length

120 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Srce Veleža'' - Nevesinje

Located on one of the most attractive climbing rocks in BiH. It is highly demanding due to both the long and challenging approach and return, as well as the extremely demanding climbing on a rock approximately 350 metres high.

B

Easy

120 m

Length

20 min

Ascent time

Via ferrata ''Mala Orlica'' - Treskavica

The Mala Orlica via ferrata is not demanding and is suitable for beginners. The adventurous experience takes you through a rock window. he section is clean and solid, but caution is advised for climbers below.