Mlačca Gorge Ice Climbing: Beginner Routes in Triglav Park

Climb frozen waterfalls in three sections of Mlačca gorge, from beginner ice to steep 40-metre routes

Ice climbing in Mlačca gorge in Mojstrana, a village in Triglav National Park near Bled, where you climb frozen waterfalls on routes between 20 and 40 metres high. The gorge is divided into three sections: the left part suits beginners with 10 different routes; the middle section is a 90-degree incline for experienced climbers; the right part offers routes for both levels. A guide, technical equipment and hotel pickup from Kranjska Gora, Mojstrana or Bled are included. The activity runs four hours and welcomes climbers from age 10.

The Experience

Mlačca gorge opens for ice climbing after the Christmas holidays end on January 2nd, when the entire gorge becomes available for climbing. During the holiday period itself, only the central and right sections are accessible in the mornings, since part of the gorge stages a live nativity play. Once the season is fully open, you choose which section matches your level: the left part climbs 20 to 30 metres with 10 beginner-friendly routes, the middle section rises at a 90-degree angle to around 40 metres for climbers with prior experience, and the right part offers five routes suited to both beginners and advanced climbers.

The activity includes all technical equipment, entrance to the gorge, a guide and transfers from your accommodation in Kranjska Gora, Mojstrana or Bled. Four hours on the ice means you spend the bulk of the day climbing rather than traveling. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Croatian, so you can book in whichever language suits you.

What’s included

• Technical equipment rental.
• entrance fee to the gorge.
• four-hour guided climbing.
• hotel pickup and return transfers from Kranjska Gora, Mojstrana or Bled.

Days and timesDaily · 08:30 and 09:00

Ages18 to 70 years · 10 to 17 years · Under 10 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupPickup optional · ends where it starts20 pickup points to choose from.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Kofler sport-sport agency

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to climb with a guide who speaks English, Spanish, or Croatian, and your group has mixed experience levels: beginners and experienced climbers can work the same routes together.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Croatian.

Can children come?

10 to 17 years. Under 10: no ticket type, they can't be added to a booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What are the three sections of Mlačca gorge and who should climb each one?

The left section has 10 routes climbing 20 to 30 metres and is designed for beginners. The middle section rises at 90 degrees to around 40 metres and suits experienced ice climbers. The right section offers five routes accessible to both beginners and more advanced climbers.

When is Mlačca gorge open for ice climbing?

The gorge is fully open for climbing after January 2nd. During the Christmas holidays (December 25 to January 2), only the central and right sections are available for climbing in the mornings, because part of the gorge hosts a live nativity play.

What's included in the ice climbing activity?

Technical equipment, entrance to the gorge, a guide and hotel pickup from Kranjska Gora, Mojstrana or Bled are all included. The activity lasts four hours.