Via ferrata Two Towers

The Two Towers ferrata is located about 4 km from Gothal resort, in the direction of the neighbouring village of Liptovské Revúce. You can find it in the area that the locals tend to call “Záhorovo”. From the highest point of the ferrata, you are offered beautiful views of the surrounding peaks of the Low Tatras (Končitá, Malý Zvolen, Čierna Hora), the Great Fatra (Krížna, Frčkov) and the National Parks of the Great Fatra and the Low Tatras, which are separated by the Revúca River.

Brief information about the Two Towers Ferrata:

• Altitude – approx. 800 m above sea level

• Elevation of individual routes – from 20 m to 70 m

• Origin – the rock is of limestone origin

• Via ferrata Layout – the ferrata consists of 3 rock towers – one smaller and 2 dominant towers, which will be connected by rope bridges (rope horses)

• Ascent options – 3 via ferrata routes with varying degrees of difficulty + hiking trail leading to the top out of the via ferrata routes
• Difficulty of via ferrata routes – the routes are divided into easier and more difficult, according to grades B, C, and D
• The via ferrata also includes an educational trail with information panels, full of interesting facts about the local fauna and flora, forestry, as well as movement on the via ferrata

If you are interested in visiting the via ferrata, they will be happy to take you there via a shuttle bus, which is available to all guests of Gothal resort.

B – moderately difficult routes

It is a steeper terrain with occasional exposed passages and bad footsteps. Artificial belay in the form of steel ropes, crampons, pegs and steeper longer ladders is used directly to move forward. Several passages are strenuous and exhausting. Many experienced alpine hikers use a via ferrata set with a helmet referring to this degree of difficulty. For the beginners and children, a via ferrata set is necessary, and for dangerous and long sections, additional rope belay is also important.

Without artificial belaying, it would be a climbing terrain of difficulty level II or III.

C – difficult routes

The route consists of steep to perpendicular walls. The majority of the route, mostly exposed route, is equipped with artificial belay (steel ropes, crampons, pegs, possibly slightly overhanging ladders). The crampons and artificial stupas are further away from each other (important information especially for the smaller ones and children). The sections are often perpendicular, with only one steel rope.

Secured sections require some strength in the hands. Long sections of this difficulty contain big, secured routes. A via ferrata set with a helmet is also necessary for the experienced alpine hikers. For the beginners and children, we recommend taking such a trip with an additional rope belay and only with an experienced companion.

Without artificial belaying, it would be a climbing terrain of difficulty level III or IV.

D – very difficult routes

The route consists of a very steep rocky terrain. Some places are from vertical to overhanging. Usually very exposed and belaying is often carried out only with a steel rope. Occasionally, artificial stupas (crampons, pegs) lie often far from each other.

The ferrata consists of long, perpendicular to overhanging passages, where you need to have a lot of strength in your hands, good technique as well as the training. The ascent is associated with the easier sections climbing (difficulty level I or II) without belaying, so we recommend doing it only with a sufficiently experienced alpine tourist and climber. However, a via ferrata set (climbing boots and helmet) is also necessary for them.

We do not recommend this route for the beginners and less experienced hikers, it should only be completed with additional belay and with an experienced guide or trainer.

Without artificial belaying, it would be a climbing terrain of difficulty level IV or V.

Each route is made of iron risers, which are 40 cm apart. There is a belay steel rope on each route.

• On the route, it is prohibited to make fires or keep open fires, ride a bicycle or horse, perform landscaping, deviate from the marked route, collect berries, camp, disturb the peace and quiet, pollute the surroundings with garbage, damage forest stands and plants, endanger animals and habitats.
•  At the same time, it is important to respect and follow the instructions of the authorities carrying out the inspection activity.
• The educational trail cannot be used for the training, mass competitions and mass organization of sports events.
• Respect any closures in the event of mining, maintenance and during the removal of any calamities.

• Crossing the trail and via ferrata is at your own risk. We recommend you the insurance in the event of an intervention by the Fire Rescue Service – you can call them at 18 300.
• In case of bad weather, we do not recommend any ascents to the via ferrata

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY!

The visitors to the Two Towers via ferrata must have a via ferrata set, which consists of a climbing seat, 2 carabiners, a fall absorber, a helmet, climbing gloves, suitable climbing shoes with a Vibram sole. For less experienced visitors, we recommend moving on the ferrata only under professional supervision, or always accompanied by another person or with a group of people.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL:

They will be happy to provide you with the rental of complete equipment and professional certified supervision directly at Gothal resort. Just go to the reception in the Water World, which is open daily from 10 a.m. In case you want to book or pick up the via ferrata set earlier, please contact us at 0948 72 12 12.

• Ferrata set rental – 10,00 € /day
• For each via ferrata set, the non-accommodated client pays a refundable deposit of € 50.00. Guests are not charged the deposit