RockNRoč

RockNRoč is a small impressive cave that you see high up on the left side of the road towards Roč (Kompanj), short after passing the village of Čiritež. After rainy days it is blessed with a scenic waterfall falling down over the center of the cave. The routes are mainly short but nice with typical limestone formations of Istria. For those who like short approach, steep routes and a peaceful climbing area, this is the destination you were looking for.
 
 
ACCESS
Enter in the medieval Roč, drive through it and on the end of the village you will find the big Cimos (Citroen) factory on your right side. Park here at the beginning! From the parking lot go a bit back until the last evident meadow on your rihgt side of the road. Pass it on not so obvious trail till you reach the tree with the fixed ropes to help you descend and reach the crag. 5 minutes in total.

PARKING GPS
N 45°39’78.35”, E 14°03’68.71”

WEATHER
The cave is south-west oriented that’s why it offers perfect climbing in winter afternoons. There are no trees to get some shade, so if you are in spring or in autumn try to reach it as early as possible. The sun afterwards will burn you out. In summer better check for some other areas. After rainy periods there is a waterfall falling, so the stalactites in the routes remain wet for a while and also the ground gets quite muddy and not so pleasant.

QUALITY
The rock quality is prime as well the routes were equipped recently and in a proper way.

GEAR
You don’t need more than a 50 meters rope and a set of 10 quickdraws.

ROUTES
The climbing over there is mainly super steep and on good holds (tufas, jugs,…) except of the »warm up« routes on the left and on the right side of the cave. They are vertical on a perfect solid Istrian limestone in a vertical rock full of edges, pockets,…

NOTE
The Sunset rock area shares the same parking as RockNRoč and has as well a short approach. So if you get tired of hard routes but remain still in the will to climb some easier ones check it up, it’s for sure worth a visit. The routes are much better than they appear at first.

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.facebook.com/apartmentsdolores

Peacefully set in historic little village of Roč, under the famous climbing area Kompanj and close to Krkuž, Raspadalica, RocknRoč, Sunset rock, HC, Buzetski kanjon,… 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.

ROUTES (from left to right):

Z armoniku v Roč	5c	15 m
Mentalna lopata	6c	15 m
Rex	6c	15 m
Damask	7a+	14 m
Damask direct P	?	15 m
The time	8b+	12 m
Pelinkovac	8a	14 m
P	?	14 m
P	?	15 m
Export Import	8a+	15 m
Nairobi	8a	15 m
P	?	15 m
P	?	15 m
RockNRoč	7b	16 m
BaBa	7b	15 m
Limbo	6c	16 m