📜 Discover the Hluboká Via Ferrata, the longest Czech via ferrata winding along steep rock walls directly above the Vltava River.
🔍 This protected climbing route offers an adrenaline experience with three distinct sections for all skill levels.
🌊 Experience secured climbing paths directly above the picturesque Vltava River
🧗♀️ Tackle three distinct routes: Part A (150m, difficulty B), Part B (400m, difficulty C/D), and Part C (170m, difficulty B/C)
👨👩👧👦 Parts A and C are suitable for active children from 6 years old and beginners
🚤 Access the ferrata directly from the water via a pier for boats or paddleboards, or by bike/foot along the Vltavská / Eurovelo 7 cycle path
💡 Option for qualified instructor guidance and motorboat transport to the ferrata
⚠️ Special safety equipment (ferrata set, helmet, sturdy shoes, gloves) is required
💪 Part B is technically challenging (C/D) and demands arm strength, not suitable for beginners
🚶♀️ Accessing parts A and B by foot or bike can involve a long (4-8km) and sometimes uninteresting journey from parking
🚫 No easy retreat points from the ferrata; once started, you must complete the section or return to the beginning
🚧 The ferrata can be very popular, leading to potential "traffic jams" on the routes
🎟️ The ferrata is freely accessible to all visitors.
💰 Equipment rental: Complete ferrata set costs 350 CZK for 1-5.5 hours, or 450 CZK for 6-10 hours.
🧤 Protective gloves can be purchased for 50 CZK/pair or rented for 100 CZK/pair.
👨🏫 Qualified instructor services: 1000 CZK for 1-4 people, or 250 CZK per person for 5-10 people.
🚤 Motorboat rental with captain (up to 10 people): 3000 CZK.
📍 Equipment rental is available at the Hluboká nad Vltavou Sports and Relaxation Complex.
🗺️ The rental shop is located 8.8 km from the ferrata, next to the beach volleyball and baseball fields.
💻 Online reservations for equipment are available.
🚗 Parts A & B (left bank): Approximately 8 km from Hluboká nad Vltavou or 4 km from Purkarec. Requires walking or cycling from parking.
🚲 Parts A & B (left bank): Accessible via the Vltavská / Eurovelo 7 cycle path or red hiking trail.
🚗 Part C (right bank): Approximately 7 km from Hluboká nad Vltavou or 2 km from Poněšice.
🅿️ Part C (right bank): A parking lot for about 16 cars is located 120-150 meters from the ferrata on the road from Hluboká to Poněšice.
🛶 Water Access: Moor smaller vessels (boats, paddleboards) directly at the ferrata's pier on both left and right banks.
🅿️ Part C: Dedicated parking for approximately 16 cars is available 120-150 meters from the ferrata entrance.
🅿️ Parts A & B: Limited parking is available in Purkarec (4 km walk/bike to ferrata) or Hluboká nad Vltavou (8 km walk/bike to ferrata).
🤝 The routes were opened and are supported by Hluboká enthusiasts from the town hall and Sokol.