HC? Head circumference? Horrific cliff? Huckleberry Crawford? …or simply HardCore crag between Buzet and Roč. For a long time in plain sight, for a long time not interesting, deemed too hard at first sight. But not for Klemen Bečan, who kindly added a couple of 7s for common mortals to his hobby projects. But a second sight reveals much more potential, once the wall is cleared and explored – let‘s hope it happens soon.
Access
Drive from Buzet towards Roč. After a small ascent you will drive through the village Selca. Continue for 1,5 km, when the road turns right, you take the turn left to a narrow road towards Strana (this road will also take you on top of Pandora). When you see the crag on your right, park your car beside the road.
Weather
The wall of HC is not overhanging apart from a few small roofs, so you will need nice weather without too much heat. The shade from the trees can extend the climbing season in HC.
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)
The routes in HC are mostly vertical with hard cruxes, often at the start. Strong fingers, perfect technique and sometimes dynamic solutions are the key to success. For some routes it seems that they favour tall climbers. They are bolted nicely and the base of the crag is comfortable.
People with children (did you seriously bring them here to climb?), be mindful – under the crag lies the road, although the traffic is almost non existent. Some climbers think the grades are quite harsh.
| Corona is a big lie | 8b | 15m |
| HC (Hippy climbers) | 8a | 15m |
| Eskalandija | 7c | 15m |
| Esmeralda | 8b+ | 15m |
| Napaka u systemu | 8c | 15m |
| Luskavica | 8b | 15m |
| Velikonočni zajec | 7b+ | 15m |
| Welcome to HC | 8a+ | 15m |
| Roštiljada | 8a | 15m |
| Pterodaktil style | 8b | 15m |
| Ako si kraći, skači | 7b | 15m |
| Como las cabras | 6c | 15m |
| To to | 7b | 15m |
| Another victim of Corona | 7a+ | 15m |
| Vanlife | 8a | 15m |
| Super Krek | 6b+ | 15m |