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45 min Ariadné fonala — Cuha-völgy, Bakony

Freeself-guided, no booking needed

Free to climb with your own gear — guide, gear rental and photographer as options.

Expert— Advanced level. Operator will check your skills on-site.
warningIf you cannot demonstrate the required skill level on-site, the operator may deny entry without refund.
scheduleDuration

45 min

groupMax people

Up to 8 people

infoRestrictions

Experienced via ferrata climbers only. Full kit and gloves. Check vasaltutak.hu for seasonal closures in the valley.

location_onLocation

Cuha-völgy, Bakony

Vinye, 8431 Bakonyszentlászló — Cuha valley trailhead by the Vinye railway stop (Győr–Veszprém line)

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The Route

Grade
D/E
Length
130 m
Ascent
40 m
On the route
45 min
Approach
10 min
Exit
15 min
  • rope bridges
  • technical
  • exposed

Route start 47.3605°, 17.8221°Parking 47.3605°, 17.8221°

Arrival

Train to Vinye, or park at the trailhead.

Approach

About ten minutes along the valley path.

The route

Ariadne's thread: varied rock, a 7 m and a 23 m rope bridge, and passages without fixed steps that push the grade to E. Technical rather than brutal — footwork and route-reading count for more than arm strength.

Exit

Fifteen minutes back down to the valley.

Good to know

Check vasaltutak.hu for closures before you travel; the valley is a protected area.

warningSelf-guided route — climb at your own risk

This route is free and unsupervised. Apprenaline does not operate it, does not check it and cannot guarantee its condition. Via ferrata carries a real risk of serious injury or death: you need a UIAA-certified via ferrata set, a harness, a helmet and the experience to use them, and you should check the route builders' site for closures (routes in protected areas close for nesting seasons) and the weather before you go — wet rock and storms end a day out here. Guided, gear and photo options on this page are provided by independent operators under the normal booking terms and waiver.

Choose your options

Free to do yourself — add only what you need.

Route access

Choose one.

Extras

Add any you like.

Gear rental — route builders' clubVia ferrata sets, harnesses and helmets from the club that built the route; book on their site.Booked directly with the provider — not part of your total.

Free — nothing to pay and nothing to book. Just turn up.

Overview

130 m at grade D/E in the Cuha valley with two rope bridges (7 m and 23 m) and technical rock where the steps run out. Experienced climbers only.

What's Included

  • Bolted route with steel cable and fixed steps — free to climb
  • Guide, gear rental and photographer available as options

What to Bring

  • UIAA-certified via ferrata set
  • Climbing harness
  • Helmet
  • Gloves
  • Water and sturdy shoes
Freeself-guided