Rio Sallagoni fixed-rope route

In order to reach this adventurous fixed-rope route in Dro we drive towards the village of Drena with the eponymous castle and park our car right opposite of the sports ground. Slightly beneath the sports area a gravel path branches off on the left, leading in a 5-minute walk to the start of the Rio Sallagoni fixed-rope route at the entrance of the gorge.

The first part is quite demanding and slightly overhanging (C) before reaching the vast clearing of the gorge. At its end a waterfall cascades. The fixed-rope route gets easier (A/B) and we keep to the left to get to the three-rope bridge leading to the right riverbank. Beneath a giant rock we climb to the second rope bridge and to the junction towards the castle - a possibility to exit the gorge if you are tired or have had enough adventure so far.

We decide to stay on the fixed-rope route but soon discover that a rope is missing on the next section - only pins and nails are left. Level of difficulty from this point to the end of the fixed-rope route: up to B. After 1.5 hours we finally reach the end of the Rio Sallagoni fixed-rope route and walk across a meadow to the main road leading to Castel Drena. Right before the castle the descent to our starting point begins.

Please note: the first third (C, difficult) of the fixed-rope route is secured with pegs, the last third, however, has some missing ropes and offers only pins and nails. Possibility about half way to shorten and exit the gorge.

Author: JO, EMS