Gonžarjeva peč - D/E

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Topo: Gonžarjeva peč (Topo)

Elevation: 45m

Parking: 46.3484°, 15.1731°

Ferrata: 46.3508°, 15.1678°

25min
time

15min
approach

25min
exit

70m
length

Description

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Characteristics

The first real via ferrata ever built in Slovenia in a modern way. The construction and obtaining of all required permits was a year-long struggle on all levels, but finally the via ferrata Gonzarjeva Peč was officially opened on 3rd of April 2011. The via ferrata is located on a rock above the small town of Vinska Gora, near the main road Celje - Velenje (Northern Slovenia, Styria).

The approx. 70 meter long via ferrata extends to difficulty D/E and should only be done by experienced climbers with the necessary equipment. Due to its south-facing position, the trail is basically accessible all year round and is only closed in December and January with plenty of ice and snow.

Arrival

From Maribor on the E57 to Mala Pirešica. Here turn right and on the road no. 4 to Vinska Gora and there to the parish church Župnijska cerkev sv. Janez Krstnik. Park in front of the church. From Carinthia you can reach Vinska Gora via Gradec road no. 4.

Approach

Follow the road to the rocks and in a weak left turn right on a path (board) to the entrance.

Exit

From the exit orographically right downhill (all marked) and right from the rock face descend to the entrance and on the way back. The exposed part of the descent is insured with a railing.

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