Buzetski kanjon is a diverse crag, whose widely spread sectors have one common point: they are all great! Four are set in a scenic 7 waterfalls gorge, made by the river Pivka, while the other three stand on the right and left side of the river Mirna canyon. Most routes are new and basically flawless. If you add climbing all year round, the close vicinity to romantic Buzet and the fact that the wild nature of the canyon is one of the most popular walking paths, you should ask yourself only this: what are you still doing at home?
Access
Drive through Buzet direction Rijeka/Roč. When you see the Plodine supermarket on your left, take a right turn in the next intersection. In the village of Sv. Ivan keep to the right towards the Favorit brewery. Park here! Driving the dirt allowed is forbidden and fined by Police! For sectors Befana, Slap, LIKE and Zimski turn left before the bridge while for Pengari, Đoser and Plaža turn left after. There are clear and nice paths to all the crags (10-15 minutes), though you sometimes have to cross the river.
Weather
In Buzetski kanjon, in spring and autumn you can climb everywhere. Befana is best in late spring or early autumn (when it‘s nicely dry), also Slap and Đoser have some shade during the day. The Zimski sector (Winter sector), LIKE and Pengari are turned to the south and are best for winter. You can also climb in some rain – but especially Befana tends to get wet.
Rock Quality
The rock in Buzetski kanjon is diverse, karsty, full of tufa and overall good. Only occasionally and in easy routes it can still break. All bolts are new and great. The most comfortable are Pengari and Befana, and Slap is also nice. Don‘t drag your kids to the Zimski sector or sector LIKE.
Environmental Notes
Buzetski kanjon is a precious and sensitive natural area, that requires special care, but luckily climbing is still a welcome activity. Water sources in the area are protected, so spill your old motor oil and potassium cyanide somewhere else.
Recommended accommodations
Apartments Roža
Roč 16, 52425 Roč, Croatia
Nestled in the heart of Istria, Apartments Roža offer the perfect base for climbing enthusiasts. Located just minutes away from some of the region’s top climbing spots, including Kompanj, Čiritež, Vela draga, Buzetski kanjon or Kamena vrata we provide easy access to the best climbs in Istria. Our two comfortable apartments can accommodate up to 7 people, making it an ideal choice for couples, families or groups.
Vela Stina camping
Stanica Roč 9, 52425 Roč, Croatia
We are a family run camping place located in Roč. Our camping place is located 15 minutes drive from Buzet, and a 10 minute drive from the smallest town in the world, Hum. Being located in central Istria, we are ideally placed for your Istrian adventure, be that hiking, climbing, paragliding, biking, or just chilling in a relaxed location, watching the sun come up over the Učka mountain.
Mountain Lodge Istria
Krulčići 24, 52425 Roč, Croatia
Mountain Lodge Istria is located in the mountains of the beautiful Istrian peninsula. It is run by two climbers Ines Papert and Luka Lindič. Inspired by their original experiences on numerous expeditions, the two mountaineers decided to renovate two old stone houses with their own hands and create a place of community for climbers from all over the world.
ROUTES (from left to right)
Climbing is mostly endurance with a power crux now and then. In the Zimski sector, Đoser and in some vertical walls the climbing is more technical. The rock is fresh and quite sharp, the grades are friendly.
Routes are medium and long. For the most enjoyable ones take at least 70 m rope and enough quickdraws.
