Climbing area Rabac, Labin Croatia | Climb Istria

Rabac

Rabac is a small but pleasant crag on the eastern coast of Istria. It is located on attractive location with the amazing view on the Kvarner bay in between old town of Labin and Rabac on the sea. Now existing routes are more on the easy side but there is still a lot of potential for many new ones. Shade in the morning and sun in the afternoon makes climbing possible all year round except rainy days. A nice family crag perfect to join climbing with the visit to a beautiful Adriatic sea.

ACCESS

Drive to Labin then turn direction Rabac. After about two kilometers from Labin you will see the wall on your left side above the road towards Rabac. Pass the wall and soon park on your right side. From the parking lot cross the road and continue left in to the woods. Just follow the signs for climbing and you will the reach the wall in 5 minutes.

WEATHER

Climbing is possible all year round due to shade in the morning and sun in the afternoon, except rainy days. Climbing is mostly slabby, so the rocks in sun or wind dry quite quickly. In winter you will ask for sun, while in summer you will pray for some breeze.

ROCK QUALITY

Rock in Rabac is typical limestone of the region. You should be careful with the rock because the crag is new and still not being very popular.

Recommended accommodations

Apartments Natali

Golovik 25b, 51417 Moščeniška Draga, Croatia

Apartment Natali is a brand-new apartment located above the village Brseč perfect for climbers who want to climb in Medveja, Moščeniška Draga, Brseč or Rabac. It is ideal for up to 5 people and in low season it will cost from 35€ per night. Welcome!

ROUTES (from left to right)

There are mostly easier routes from 5a to 7a being slabby or vertical. Climbing involves a lot of precise technical climbing on good edges, pockets and cracks. There is still a lot of potential mainly for routes in easier grades.

You won’t need more then 60 meters rope and not more then 12 quickdraws. Routes are nicely bolted.

MC Skitači will provide material for anyone interested in equipping routes of this climbing site. Contact person: Željko Ernečić – mobile phone: 00385 91 2076 969

Tinu ninu 6a 15m
Istarski Y 6b+ 15m
Nocni projekt 7a 15m
Via Albona 6a 23m
Loserov put 5c 22m
Pir 6b 22m
Gonan po vaše 7a 22m
Pažul 6a 23m
Joje 5c 22m
Falši grif 6b 12m
Pin bonsai 5a 15m