Mountaineering Association Volujak, went on an exciting journey to increase the tourism offer in adventure tourism with the assistance of the USAID Turizam project. A Via Ferrata has been constructed with the goal of boosting the growth of adventure tourism on Mountain Volujak and attracting a greater number of mountaineers and adventurers. Mount Volujak is renowned for its exceptional mountaineering routes and is located in close proximity to the mega mountaineering trail Via Dinarica and the Sutjeska National Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s largest national park, adding special significance to the mountain’s broader tourism experience.
About Via Ferrata “Kuk”
Are you looking for a new outdoor activity?
Look no further: go to Mount Volujak and try out the new Via Ferrata “Kuk”!
The Kuk Via Ferrata is 832 meters long and provides amazing panoramas of the Volujak, Lebršnik, and Zelengora peaks. The ferrata comprises parts of difficulty categories B and C, with a 202-meter height difference ending at the highest point of “Kuk” at 1817 meters above sea level. This is now the longest ferrata in Bosnia and Herzegovina, providing climbers of varying abilities with a spectacular experience. The distance between the Volujak mountain hut and the Via Ferrata is 8,400 meters.
“We’d like to thank the USAID Turizam project and our other partners for their support and belief in our vision.” Your support has been crucial in realizing this project, and we are very grateful for it. The ferrata is now ready for you, adventurers! We eagerly await the new episode of this incredible journey. Discover the beauty of our mountains, feel the adrenaline, and embark on an incredible adventure,” stated the representatives of the Mountaineering Association Volujak.
Why is the Via Ferrata “Kuk” important for tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
In order to diversify the tourism offer on Mount Volujak and surrounding mountainous areas, continuous investment in the development of new and interesting tourism products is essential. Mount Volujak attracts people from all over the world with its rich natural heritage, indigenous way of life, and enormous potential for growing niche tourism.
The “Kuk” Via Ferrata is much more than an adventure! It is a road to discover authentic products and a cultural way of life. You can try local dairy products and prepare traditional delicacies with the help of the local community while having a cup of locally harvested tea on the mountain slopes. Creating authentic experiences is one of the most crucial components in establishing sustainable tourist development, and Mount Volujak provides a tourism experience that beautifully intertwines mountain, adventure, agro, rural, and cultural tourism.
In the long term, the Via Ferrata “Kuk” will help strengthen local communities’ competitiveness and serve as an incentive for additional product diversification. Također, to će biti direktan doprinos u generisanju većeg broja radnih pozicija, ekonomskoj održivosti i razvoju lokalnih zajednica.
In addition, it will instantly contribute to the generation of new job opportunities, economic sustainability, and the development of local communities.
Under the phrase “Taste freedom, be on the edge”, engage on Volujak’s one-of-a-kind adventure.
For additional information please contact: ferratakuk@gmail.com and download the attached document.
Photo Credit: Mountain Hut Volujak
Important information:
Please ensure that you possess both psychological and physical fitness before proceeding on the via ferrata. It is mandatory to have knowledge and utilize certified equipment such as belts, helmets, and via ferrata sets. Individuals who lack experience in climbing and minors unaccompanied by an adult are prohibited from accessing the via ferrata. For hikers who are not active climbers, it is strongly recommended to hire a guide for the via ferrata.
