Paolo Dieci, Via ferrata in Brateljevići, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Paolo Dieci via ferrata extends 656 feet (200 meters) along the steep rock faces of Hotanske stijene, featuring steel cables, ladders, and fixed anchors that allow climbers to ascend safely with specialized equipment.
Constructed in 2020, this secured climbing route was established to promote outdoor recreation and tourism in the Kladanj region, following the European tradition of via ferratas that originated in mountain warfare contexts.
The route reflects Bosnia and Herzegovina's growing outdoor adventure culture, attracting both local climbers and international visitors seeking to explore the rugged landscape of the Dinaric Alps through accessible climbing experiences.
Climbers must wear helmets, harnesses, and gloves while carrying ferrata sets with shock absorbers and carabiners, and the route typically takes approximately one and a half hours to complete with moderate technical difficulty.
Local guides share stories of mountain spirits inhabiting the surrounding peaks during climbs, adding a layer of regional folklore to the physical challenge of ascending the vertical rock surfaces above the Drinjača River canyon.
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