18. September 2019 at 13:25

First via ferrata in Liptov region has been opened

Various levels of difficulty suit beginners as well as experienced climbers.

(source: Courtesy of Resort Gothal)
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The first via ferrata in Liptov region was opened in the Zahorovo area near the village of Liptovské Revúce. From its highest point, it is possible to see mountain peaks of the Low Tatras and Veľká Fatra.

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Ferrata Dve veže is located at an altitude of 800 metres above sea level with an elevation difference of 20 to 70 metres. It consists of two dominant rocky towers and a side-one that are connected with cable bridges, said sports manager of the resort of nearby Liptovska Osada, Juraj Ulík.

Difficulty varies between easy, hard and extremely hard routes, so it is suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers, explained Katarína Šarafínová of the Regional Organisation of Tourism Liptov.

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