Characteristics

The ferrata to Vevnica is technically demanding and less visible. It is practically unrecognizable in the mist. Red dots, which mark the way, are rare, so a sequel should be seen from afar. The security elements are rare and mostly in good condition. In the initial part, the path overcomes rocky levels, and higher passes to the ridge crossing along the scree. The top is getting closer and when you step on the summit you can be proud. You are one of the few that Vevnica accepts. Show her the honor and prepare to descend. You are here in the midst of complete wilderness and there is still a long, difficult road ahead wherever you go.

Arrival

From the direction of the Ljubljana highway to the Hrušica exit. From there, along the regional road to the Rateče border crossing to Italy and continue a few kilometers to Fužine. Here we drive past the former chain factory and beyond the bridge. Immediately behind it is marked the road turning (sharp left) towards lakes Laghi di Fusine. Follow this road to the upper lake, where there is a big parking. It takes about 1 hour from Ljubljana to get here.

Approach

We will head in the direction of the Alps Vecchia, or after the shortest approach to the ferrata Via della Vita. After that we will climb towards Vevnica.

The beginning of the trail and signposts can be found near the small guest house on the edge of the parking lot. Continue past it along the beautiful macadam road in the direction of the sign 512. Soon we come to a crossroads, where we continue on the right road with the sign 513. This leads to the mountain Tamar and continues along its left edge. The next crossroads is soon behind the mountain. Here we go left. The trail sign is still 513. When we start biting into the bank, we have to watch the fork where the macadam trail turns into a forest path. Walking around in the dark can be a little less visible. The branch is marked on a cut off spruce trunk just off the road. Along the forest path, we climb steeply towards the Alps Vecchia and as we exit the forest we reach the turn for ferrata Via della Vita. We can easily walk through the dark (with proper lighting of course).

The crossroads are now well marked and ferrata Via della Vita track is well-worn. The start runs across the meadow and its course is clearly visible. The problem occurs when the track turns to rough terrain and the traceability is lost. The route runs along the right edge, where red dots are occasionally seen. Continue in the direction of a large boulder lying to the right of the rocky rib. We SHOULD NOT go to this rib, even though the trails are leading to it. We continue nicely past the boulder and above it we will again catch a marked path that turns above the rib to the left. From now on, there are no more traceability issues until you enter the via ferrata. Crossing the snow field shortly before entering, which usually persists throughout the year, can cause problems.

As the whole round is extremely long, it could be also advisable to go to hut Luigi Zacchi in the afternoon, spend the night there and continue on the above mentioned path toward the ferrata early in the morning.

Exit

There are three options to get back to the parking lot, but none is easy. You can return in the direction of the ascent or continue in the direction of Ponce ridge (whole ridge should be crossed) from where you descend to the starting point. The third option is a short return to the bivouac, the continuation of the path in the direction of Mangart and descent past the bivouac Norina to the starting point. If you are running out of daylight or energy, then of course you can spend the night at the Alberto Busettini bivouac.

Interesting facts

One of the most difficult via ferratas in the Julian Alps, which requires experience and stamina. Definitely a via ferrata, which should not be underestimated, but for experinced climbers it should be one of the best alpine experiences!

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