Sport Climbing in Považská Bystrica, Croatia
Explore the amazing climbing areas surrounding Považská Bystrica, where adventures with diverse climbing styles await! In Manínska úžina, featuring Kostolecká úžina and Bosmany, you can enjoy limestone walls that boast an array of routes, including some traditional ones. Here, the crags are mostly vertical with crimpy holds, so good climbing technique is needed. It's advisable to have a long rope, particularly in sectors with harder routes. Additionally, some trad gear is appropriate to use as additional protection. If you'd like to explore newer crags, visit the conglomerate cliffs of Prečín and Domaniža. Here, you can train your fingers in routes with many holes and small pebbles. For easier ascents suitable for beginners, head to the limestone of Priedhorie, where there is a variety of easy ascents. Besides these, you can also find some more challenging face climbing. Conveniently located near the Bratislava-Žilina highway, these climbing spots are easily accessible. Priedhorie, with sectors like Mlynište and K60, offers a family-friendly experience. Manínska úžina's Veľký Manín and Prečín have kid-friendly sectors too. Climbing seasons are in spring and autumn, but even in hot summers, you can enjoy sectors in Manínska úžina Veľký Manín. For sunny winter days, head to Zlatá in Priedhorie. This region provides year-round excitement for climbing enthusiasts. On your rest day, enjoy the scenic wonders of Manínska úžina with enchanting hiking trails and breathtaking views. Venture to Súľovské vrchy for delightful hiking, though climbing is on hold due to nature protection. When it comes to accommodation, you can camp in a small camping in Manínska úžina or find accommodation in a rooming house in Kostolec. Please park only in allowed places and respect nature protection in the whole area.
Považská Bystrica topos
1111 routes in 9 crags
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Travel info
Best season
Spring and autumn
How to get there?
Closest airports are Bratislava, Budapest and Vienna.
Where to sleep?
Many accommodation options in Považská Bystrica
Other activites
Stunning hiking trails in the area
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