Via Ferrata and Speleoferrata in Moravian Karst

What is a via ferrata?

A via ferrata is a secured climbing route typically found in mountainous terrain, often in areas that would otherwise be inaccessible. It provides safe passage along an "iron path" using fixed protection – steel cables, metal footholds and other aids that make the ascent easier. A via ferrata opens up mountain adventures to visitors with no rock climbing experience.

Velká dohoda Ferrata Park

Love nature and rocks? Get your adrenaline going and visit Ferrata Park Velká dohoda in Moravia, located near the village of Ostrov u Macochy in a former limestone quarry that closed in 1975. The atmosphere is enhanced by limestone crags and conifer and beech forests. The complex also includes a former lime kiln from 1928 and former administrative buildings.
Velká dohoda offers climbing and adrenaline activities, including:

• cable car across the quarry
• ropes course
• via ferrata routes
• rock climbing

Are you a via ferrata beginner or do you already have some experience? Looking to prepare for mountain climbing? Or want to train for alpine via ferratas?

You'll find:

• a total of 711 m of via ferrata
• route difficulties from A to E
• 4 rope bridges (one 60 metres long, three around 10 metres)
• 2 ladders (15 m and 2.5 m long)

Most routes have a taut steel safety cable; on some, the cable is loose for a more realistic difficulty comparison. On easier routes, climbing pegs and pins assist your progress. The more challenging D and E sections have no pegs. Ferrata shoes, boots or trekking shoes are recommended for these sections. Gloves are also advised.
Since spring 2021, the ferrata park features new routes!

Speleoferrata in Moravian Karst

Treat yourself to a truly exceptional experience on the speleoferrata and venture deep inside the rock. Tackle the most adventurous and fascinating route in Moravian Karst, equipped with a helmet, headlamp and caving overalls.
During this 120-minute adventure programme, you'll descend up to 40 metres deep along a secured route full of crawl tunnels, squeezes, passages, abysses, chimneys with rope ladders and climbing sections. The route ends at the drain siphon of a small underground lake deep beneath the surface.
Cavers from Ostrov u Macochy will guide you through the dark underground passage that regular visitors never get to see. The physical difficulty is moderate. Along the route you'll encounter the Sky Walk aerial bridge, the Flintstones cable car, a Zip-line up to 35 m long and a Tarzan's swing. Savour the cave in all its raw beauty, mystery and history!