Via Ferrata Vodní brána
A simple training via ferrata in Semily, ideal for beginners and children, located above the Jizera River. It offers three routes of varying difficulty and is open year-round for free.

📜 Via Ferrata Vodní brána is a simple training via ferrata ideal for beginners and children, situated in a beautiful environment above the Jizera River in Semily, Liberec Region.
🔍 It is considered one of the best via ferratas in the Czech Republic for beginners and among the most beautiful in the country.

Why Go

☀️ Offers a simple training route perfect for beginners and children.
🏄‍♀️ Features three distinct routes: Blue (90m, 65m elevation, B, 20-25 min), Red (110m, 70m elevation, C+, 30-40 min), and Purple (220m, 75m elevation, D/E, 40-60 min).
🏞️ Provides wonderful views of the Jizera River and its surroundings.
🌉 Includes a unique rope bridge made of three untied ropes.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Guided tours can accommodate children and uncertain beginners with a short climbing rope.
📸 Guided tours offer marvelous photos of your ascent.
✈️ Located near the legendary Rieger Trail, above a bend in the Jizera River.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Climbing is at your own risk; be aware of the danger of falls and falling rocks.
🚫 Climbing in stormy weather is an unacceptable risk.
🚫 Visitors are asked to follow marked routes and access paths only to protect nature.
🚶‍♀️ Expect potential viewers from the tourist trail on the opposite side of the river.

Cost

🎟️ Entry fees:
Free of charge for skilled and properly equipped climbers.
💰 Guided Tour (3 hours, gear included):
1 person: 90 Eur
2 persons: 115 Eur
3 persons: 140 Eur
4 persons: 165 Eur

Getting There

🚗 Parking is available at the garage at the end of U Tunelu Street or by road no. 292 (coordinates: 50.61603, 15.30469).
🚶‍♀️ From U Tunelu parking, follow the forest path along the Jizera River for approx. 250m to the entrance.
🚶‍♀️ From road No. 292, follow the yellow path east, then a well-trodden forest path down to the top of the via ferrata.
🚌 Direct bus connections are available from Prague to Semily.

Managed By

🤝 Guided tours are managed by an experienced guide; contact via Tel: +420724247624 or Mail: cokar@seznam.cz.

Tags
via ferrataclimbingoutdooradventurebeginner-friendlySemilyJizera RiverLiberec Region