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A climber in a blue helmet clipped to the steel cable above the turquoise Piva.

Climb out of Piva Canyon

Montenegro's first certified via ferrata goes down to the river, along the canyon wall and 80 metres up the rock to the bridge.

No climbing experience needed. Ages 12–60, one to two hours, from €70 per person.

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5.0 on Google · 80+ reviews

You stay on the cable from start to finish

A via ferrata is a climbing route with a steel cable fixed to the rock the whole way and iron rungs where the rock gets steep. You wear a harness with two carabiners on short elastic arms, and both are clipped to that cable.

Every few metres the cable is bolted to the rock. At each bolt you move your carabiners past it one at a time, so one of them is always on the steel. Your guide fits your helmet, harness and gloves at the bridge, shows you the move, and stays with the group to the end.

Time
1–2 hours
Loop
1.5 km
The wall
80 m
Difficulty
B/C
Age
12–60
Weight
up to 120 kg
A gloved hand on the orange lever of a via ferrata carabiner that is clipped to the steel cable.

Down to the river first, then back up the wall

The loop stays on the east bank of the Piva, just upstream of the bridge. You lose all the height in the first half and climb it back on the wall at the end.

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Through the forest to the river

From the bridge, a cabled path follows the slope for a while and then drops steeply through the trees. It's the easiest part of the route and a good place to get used to moving your carabiners before the rock gets steep.

A group in helmets on the forest path among the trees.
A climber in a white helmet holding the cable on the forest path.

A drink from the spring

At the bottom, the Kaluđer springs run into the Piva next to a wooden shelter with tables and benches, called Ljetnjikovac, which means summer house. You can drink straight from the spring, and the shelter is the last proper rest before the traverse.

A group in helmets standing on a boulder in the turquoise river.
A person standing on a boulder in a turquoise pool in the canyon.

A few metres above the water

From the shelter the cable heads back downstream along the canyon wall. You step along iron pegs and staples with the river right under your boots, and in a few places steel grates stick out over the pools far enough to stand on.

A climber sitting on a steel grate above turquoise water, clipped to the cable.
You can sit on the grates and rest.
Climbers on the traverse above a deep blue pool.
Most of the traverse is sideways. The steep part is the wall.
A man standing on a steel grate above white water, with the bridge high above.
The bridge you started from stays high above you the whole way.
A group on the traverse, moving along the cable beside the river.
Only one person climbs each stretch between two bolts.
Two climbers at the top of a short ladder, with the sky reflected in the water below.
Short ladders link the rock steps.
A young climber in a blue helmet on iron rungs above an emerald pool.
Children can climb from the age of 12.
A climber seen from above with arms spread wide over clear water.
You can stop anywhere with both carabiners on the cable.

“The first part is horizontal ferrata and second part is vertical which does require upper body strength.”

Milena Božović, Google review

80 metres back up to the bridge

  1. Climbers in blue helmets at the start of the wall, seen from above, with trees and the river below.

    The traverse ends at the bottom of a pale limestone wall, and the cable turns straight up.

  2. Looking down at a climber on the vertical wall.

    From here you climb on iron rungs. Your legs do most of the work, but the wall needs some arm strength too.

  3. Two climbers in purple helmets on the steel bench halfway up the wall, with the canyon dropping away below them.

    About 50 metres up there's a steel bench where you can sit and rest.

  4. A climber in a yellow helmet and red shirt near the top of the wall, with the river far below.

    Near the top the rock leans out a little for a few moves.

  5. Looking down from the top of the wall at climbers below and the river far beneath them.

    You come over the top next to the bridge, a few steps from where you clipped in.

5.0 from 80+ Google reviews

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“If I could give this experience 6 stars, I would.”

“I've been living in Montenegro for 3 months, and it's at the very top of my list of things I've done.”

Jerra Myers · Google review
A big group in helmets on a boulder above turquoise water.

  • “The equipment is top notch and even better than ones that you will find in Austria and France Via Ferrata routes.”

    Bogdan Mijušković · Google review

  • “Thanks to our fantastic guide, I had two hours of pure enjoyment surrounded by the stunning river and canyon views.”

    Marija Goranović · Google review

Prices and booking

1 person
€150
2 people
€160 (€80 each)
3 or more
€70 per person
8 or more
Ask us for a group price

Every price includes your guide, the helmet, harness, gloves and via ferrata set, the briefing at the bridge, the photos your guide takes and the €5 route and park fee. You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before your climb.

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Height (cm) and weight (kg) for each climber

Your guide uses these to bring the right harness sizes.

Questions

Do I need climbing experience?

No. You need moderate fitness and some arm strength for the wall. Your guide teaches you how to use the carabiners at the bridge before you set off.

Is there an age or weight limit?

Climbers need to be 12–60 years old and weigh no more than 120 kg, which is the limit of the via ferrata sets.

How long does it take?

Between one and two hours. The loop is about 1.5 km, including the walk down to the river.

What should I wear?

Closed shoes with good grip and clothes you can move in. The canyon is cooler than the coast, so bring a layer, plus water and sun cream. Please don't drink alcohol before or during the climb.

What if the weather is bad?

We climb all year round whenever the weather allows it. If it doesn't, we move your climb to another day. You can also cancel for free up to 24 hours before your climb.

Where do we meet?

At the east end of the bridge over the Piva, on the canyon road between Plužine and Šćepan Polje. We send the exact meeting point with your confirmation. It's about 25 minutes from Plužine, 1 hour 20 minutes from Nikšić, 2 hours from Podgorica or Žabljak, 3 hours from Kotor and 3.5–4 hours from Dubrovnik.