Istarske toplice

ATTENTION! All sectors except Hallelujah caves and Frat are permanently closed!!!
Between Buzet and Motovun, which almost compete who has more medieval charm, lies a health spa Istarske toplice with massages, saunas and swimming pools, but the climber‘s gaze will drift to the rocks that surround the spa. You should come here, if only to hike around – the paths are great, while the scenery and the view are one of the best.
 
 

ACCESS
Drive along the old town of Buzet (on a hill to your left), beside the Mirna river in the direction of Motovun, Novigrad and Buje. Istarske toplice are well sign-posted – the turn is on your right.
For sector Frat turn left a couple meters before, go over the bridge, park and continue on a walking trail , that splits left for Majeri. Walk until a prominent left hairpin bend. When it turns right again take a small path left and uphill towards the crag.
For Hallejuah caves drive through the spa to the right side. Park without blocking anything. The approach starts on the side of the wire fence on the right and goes straight and steeply uphill.

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PARKING GPS
For sector Hallelujah caves: N 45°38’02.87”, E 13°88’61.11”
For sector Frat: N 45°’37’72.86”, E 13°89’06.00”

WEATHER
Most crags are sunny, even though you can always find some shade. Hallelujah and Frat tend to get wet after rain. Rain in Hallelujah cave is not a problem, which is not the case elsewhere – but you will get soaked while walking there, and the path gets quite slippery. Best times are still spring and autumn and sunny winter days.

QUALITY
Rock quality in good, but it does break occasionally, as most routes are new. Access is more or less strenuous and you can easily get lost in thorns, but it‘s mostly worth to sweat it out. The bases of all crags are nice and large.

GEAR
Depending on where you intend to climb. In some routes the bolts can be far apart.

ROUTES
This is a crag that offers all climbing styles.

NOTES
When it gets warm the snakes may come out. These timid creatures shouldn‘t scare you too much. And, since you are here – why not jump into a healing thermal bath or wrap yourself in mud bandages, after a nice massage.

SLEEP we had experienced…

Apartments Roža, Roč 16, 52425 Roč, Croatia

+385 (0) 91 540 8323, [email protected]; https://web.facebook.com/apartments.roza/

Stay in Apartments Roža and enjoy in one of the best climbing areas in Istria. Roč is an excellent base for climbing in the crags near this charming village. Just a few minutes away by car to Kompanj, Čiritež, Vela draga, Buzetski kanjon or Kamena vrata. We offer two comfortable fully equipped apartments for max. 7 people. Air conditioning, fireplace, unique wine cellar or open terrace makes it comfortable in any season. Welcome to Roč!
 

Apartments Dolores, Roč 57, 52425 Roč, Croatia

+385 91 169 62 67
[email protected]; https://www.apartmentsdolores.com/

Peacefully set in historic little village of Roč, under the famous climbing area Kompanj, Apartments Dolores enjoy a green surrounding and offer fully equipped modern apartments with kitchen and terrace, as well as free WIFI and private parking. You can choose between a big apartment for 4-5 persons or a small one for 2. They are willing to pick you up on the nearest airports and drive you to the crags if desired.

ROUTES (from left to right):

Hallelujah cave
No.1	5c	20 m
No.2	5c	20 m
P	?	15 m
P	?	15 m
Lassing Pressing	8a	15 m
P	?	16 m
P	?	17 m
Caveman’s playground	8c+	20 m
Sunčana strana	7c+	18 m
Schlangenloch	6b	17 m
Serum	6c	17 m
10000	6c+	18 m
Kon Tiki	7c	15 m
Fragola con panna	6c	15 m
Rotbart	6b	15 m
Dichte Fichte	7c+	12 m
Il conto unico	7b+	18 m
Waffengenger	7b	16 m
Big fish	7a+	25 m
Big Ben	7a+	20 m
Schwarzer Finger	7a	20 m
Kolja	6c+	20 m
Die Spinne	6b	22 m
Fingerprint	7a	22 m
Science friction	7b	22 m
Frat
Silenzio di Samba	6a+	18 m
Krampus	7a	22 m
Babaroga	7c	22 m
Patata templada	7a	23 m
Troia o sposa	7c+	25 m
Stargate	P	25 m
Starghey	7c+	25 m
Tanto brazo, poco c…	P	25 m
Il mago della sega	7b+	11 m
Fatta per Facco	7a+	25 m
Pankeepa	6b+	25 m