Mangart: mecca for motorcycles (Slovenia), Via ferrrata to Mangart

To the foot of the Mangart mountain there is a road, a dream rod for motorcycles and sufficiently wide for the cars, but only for people with strong nerves (although there were families with kids, older people etc.). The road goes above 2000 m, so the one that do not want to walk can be in high mountains just by car. At the top of the road there is a hut (Koča na Mangrtskem sedlu (1906 m)) where you can eat tasty.

From the hut we walked to the peak by Slovenia side (via ferrata). Italian side (without via ferrata) was still partially covered by the snow. The Views are amazing. Ferrata is not very difficult, I would say for kids 10+ with exprience.

Montasio, Jôf di Montasio, Farm Malga Montasio, Montasio Cheese

We came across Montasio on the recommendation of one Italian aplinist we met on another route. She was right, it's a great place for aplinists, but also for children. Everyone will find something for himself.

You get up to the valley by car or walking from Sella Nevea (most people are by car). At the end of the narrow road there is a parking place (it is possible to camp near the parking place ). From there you can walk to Farm Malga Montasio, buy there delitius chees (I liked moste Riccota) or jogurt from the milk from the cows that live in the meadows around. You can also walk to Refuge Giacomo di Brazza. Both aler suitable for childrne or even prams and both have menu for lunch/dinner. Around you have beautiful scnery. We meet there many happy familes.

If you have streghts for more, you can walk or go via ferrata to upper parts. We made it up to Jôf di Montasio. It is amazing but also you often go over the precipice.

Ferrata on Nonnenfelsen: Nonnensteig

You do not have to go to Alps to give a try to rock climbing via ferrata. In Zittau Mountains gives more of via ferrata secured paths. Ferrata on Nonnenfelsen is one of them. As other, is short ( about 30-40 minutes of climbing) but interesting and gives the real feeling of the contact with rocks. Rocks in Zittau Montains are quite porous and therefore easy and nice to climb. On the top leads also usual walking path so non-climbing members of the trip have a fun too. Ferrata is suitable for beginners. Our 7 years old son made it and had fun.

Nonnensteig from distance.

Beginning on Nonnensteig

Bridge on Nonnensteig

A second bridge at the end...