Enjoy a thrilling rock climbing adventure in Istria with one of the certified climbing guides of climbistria.com!
Located on the Adriatic sea, from Italy to Slovenia and Croatia, Istria is a top spot for rock climbing adventures all year round. Famous for its beautiful beaches, unique views, and amazing history and culture, this is a great destination to enjoy an outdoor excursion on the rocks!
Book a certified climbing guide with all the equipment needed for your trip in Istria here.
Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, experienced, the crags of Istria offer endless possibilities for people of all ages and abilities..
Services
- Introduction to climbing
- Transition from indoor to outdoor
- Fear management and climbing techniques
- Onsight tactics and projecting
- Personal coaching
- Prehab exercises and injury prevention
- (Self assessment tests / Goal settings / Program planning / Conditioning / Mental training)
Climb the steep limestone rocks above the Adriatic sea in Istria, from the south in Croatia, in between in Slovenia and the northern part around Trieste in Italy.
You can choose from easy crags like Rovinj and Limski kanal, to a bit harder cliffs around the city of Buzet, perfect family spot Črni kal or hard-core climbing spot in Istria – Mišja peč, you can even climb above Trieste in winter crags like Napoleonica, Aurisina or Costiera, plus many more.
Prices include
- guiding fee
- all the equipment needed (rope, quickdraws, belay device, helmet, harness, chalkbag, climbing shoes,…)
- if you have your own equipment, rather bring yours as you’re used to it
Price doesn't include
- transport to the crag (can be discussed with the climbing guide)
- drinks & snacks at the crag
- prices vary from the number of climbers (maximum of 5 for a climbing guide), number of climbing days and dates
Our guides
Klemen Vodlan
Klemen is the soul of the instructor’s team. When in shape, he can battle up an 8c, but he prefers travelling the world in his van, meeting new people and tasting different climbing styles and rock textures. He speaks English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Croatian, Slovene and probably some other dialects as well. He is also the editor in chief of this climbing website – ClimbIstria, where he collects all the news of the region. He climbed most of the routes here, so you can rely on a can of premium quality beta spray. He also knows all the locals, traditions, history and anecdotes which he will share with you over dinner.
Kathi Kreiger
Katie originally is from Austria but has always felt more at home in the southern regions of Europe. Katie’s background as a social worker equips her with exceptional empathy and communication skills, making her a natural coach. Drawing on her extensive climbing experience, she provides valuable insights that help you build confidence on the rock while honing your technique with practical tips and tricks. One additional benefit Katie brings to her coaching is her acroyoga certification. If you’re feeling sore from a previous day of climbing, Katie can guide you through targeted rehab exercises, helping you recover quickly and get back on the wall.
Roni Nikolić
Roni was born in Pula. He is the one that knows everything in this area. A climbing instructor and a coach, that is kind, friendly and supportive. He has done almost all the routes in Istria, so if you need beta, he’s your guy. Roni is flexible, patient, sometimes overly enthusiastic about gear, and generally easy to talk to. All this makes climbing with him a pleasure. Also, if you would require a soundtrack to help you send that first 6b, just tell him to bring the ukulele to the crag. A day full of climbing, laughter, great fights and amazing moments. Times you can’t forget!
Ivana Staraj
Ivana is the powerhouse of our team, a force of motivation and enthusiasm, while also being the heart and soul of our community. As the social media manager of ClimbIstria, she brings passion to every aspect of her work, from guiding to connecting with our climbers. She excels at creating a fun, family-friendly climbing experience, especially with kids, thanks to her patience and adaptability. But her talents don’t stop at climbing. After a tough day on the rocks, Ivana can help you unwind with a personalized yoga flow, easing sore muscles and restoring your energy. A true all-rounder, she embodies both the adventurous spirit and the nurturing care that make ClimbIstria unique.
ClimbIstria goes Greece
We are excited to announce our new winter and spring offer: ClimbIstria goes Greece!
We are thrilled to introduce our latest adventure for the winter and spring months. ClimbIstria is expanding its horizons and heading to Greece! Read on to discover the details of this exciting opportunity.
This special offer has been created by half of our climbing guiding team, Klemen and Katie. They will be spending another winter and spring in Greece, and this year, they are not just going for vacation – they’re also offering their expert coaching services. Together, they cater to every individual need of climbers.
LEONIDIO: November’24 – March’25
KALYMNOS: March’25 – June’25
– Do you want to focus on challenging projects and push your redpoint or onsight grade? Klemen is the perfect coach for you.
– Are you looking to improve your lead climbing skills, gain more confidence, and reduce your fear of falling? Then Katie is the ideal trainer for you!
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Reviews
Issy, enthusiastic rock climber from UK:
“From the start to the end, my climbing completely changed.”
I did intensive climbing coaching with Klemen over 3 weeks. It was all outside, at different crags in Croatia and Slovenia. We went on loads of different rock types. The whole experience was a great adventure. From the start to the end, my climbing completely changed. I’m onsighting routes I previously would have struggled to redpoint. I am more confident on the range of moves you encounter on different formations of rock. And it was just loads of fun. He’s really good at spotting what you can improve and helping to make it happen, all with a smile and lots of encouragement. I highly recommend him as a coach, wether you want a climbing experience or you want to really improve your technique, he’s a great coach.
Zan Ray from USA:
“I have a ton of new knowledge I will take back with me.”
Climbing with Klemen was a marvelous experience. While visiting Slovenia, my plans in the Alps changed last minute. I came down to the coast and hoped to do some climbing there. When I contacted Klemen to see if he could meet me in the next couple of days, he said yes, that he could show me to the crags for the time I was in the area. This was great! Klemen was prompt and very professional. I’m still a beginner and Klemen knew just the right ways to push me while still being patient and encouraging. I know my climbing has improved markedly with the techniques Klemen showed me. I have a ton of new knowledge I will take back with me to the States as well as the memory of climbing at some stunningly beautiful crags. I whole-heartedly recommend Klemen at ClimbIstria. This was an experience I will never forget!