Ústí nad Labem features two distinct via ferratas: the demanding Lužická spojka and the beginner-friendly Vinařská, offering diverse climbing experiences.
These routes provide opportunities for both experienced climbers and families, set amidst the scenic Labe river valley.
☀️ Lužická spojka: Offers a challenging, strength-demanding climb (difficulty C, sections D/E) similar to alpine ferratas.
🏞️ Provides spectacular views of the Labe river bend, Střekov Castle, and Střekov locks.
🏄♀️ Vinařská: An ideal short, easy training ferrata (difficulty B) perfect for beginners and children.
📖 Features a 35-meter rope length and a summit book.
👨👩👧👦 Family/accessibility appeal: Vinařská is explicitly suitable for children, especially its descent with a fixed rope.
⚠️ Lužická spojka: Is very strength-demanding and unsuitable for complete beginners.
🪨 Watch out for loose stones, especially in groups.
🚫 General: Recommended to have a helmet, harness, and via ferrata set for safety.
🚗 Lužická spojka: Parking is available at 50.6172889N, 14.0513519E. Access from parking is ~400m on a yellow tourist path, involving a steep descent with a climbing rope.
🚌 Lužická spojka: A longer, more demanding access option is from Vaňov (bus stop Kotva) via a 3km blue tourist path to "Milenci".
📍 Vinařská: Located between Vinařská street and the hospital area, behind a children's playground between apartment buildings.