RockNRoč

RockNRoč is a small impressive cave that you see high up on the left side of the road towards Roč (Kompanj), short after passing the village of Čiritež. After rainy days it is blessed with a scenic waterfall falling down over the center of the cave. The routes are mainly short but nice with typical limestone formations of Istria. For those who like short approach, steep routes and a peaceful climbing area, this is the destination you were looking for.

Enter in the medieval Roč, drive through it and on the end of the village you will find the big Cimos (Citroen) factory on your right side. Park here at the beginning! From the parking lot go a bit back until the last evident meadow on your right side of the road. Pass it on not so obvious trail till you reach the tree with the fixed ropes to help you descend and reach the crag. 5 minutes in total.

The cave of RockNRoč is south-west oriented that’s why it offers perfect climbing in winter afternoons. There are no trees to get some shade, so if you are in spring or in autumn try to reach it as early as possible. The sun afterwards will burn you out. In summer better check for some other areas. After rainy periods there is a waterfall falling, so the stalactites in the routes remain wet for a while and also the ground gets quite muddy and not so pleasant.

The rock quality is prime as well the routes were equipped recently and in a proper way.

The Sunset rock area shares the same parking as RockNRoč and has as well a short approach. So if you get tired of hard routes but remain still in the will to climb some easier ones check it up, it’s for sure worth a visit. The routes are much better than they appear at first.