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Elevation: 35m
Parking: 50.6022°, 14.0239°
Ferrata: 50.596°, 14.0321°
Characteristics
Easy via ferrata that leads through varied terrain rather than over rocks. There are only a few exposed areas, for a better climbing experience I recommend staying to the right of the rope the entire time, this increases the difficulty level slightly. Well secured, the rope is taut, suitable even for absolute beginners. The end of the via ferrata is at the viewpoint at Mlynářova kříž - wonderful view of Porta Bohemica (the Elbekan zones).
Arrival
It's best to park in the village of Moravany at the bell tower next to the listed linden tree.
Boarding
Follow the yellow hiking trail from the park area towards the Moravanské waterfalls, which are quite attractive when there is enough water. Then either continue upstream along the course of the Moravanský potok on the blue hiking trail and then turn right around the former chapel. After about 100 meters you will come to the green hiking trail. Follow this uphill until you reach the blue trail from Moravan. Walk about 200 meters until you come to an intersection with a sign for Mlynářův kříž (viewpoint). About 50 meters after the intersection turn left (there is no beaten path - or I didn't find it). Try to always keep the Mlynářův kámen (Müllerstein) in your field of vision on the right side. You go around it until you get to its foot - here is the entrance to the via ferrata, which is classically marked with a yellow sign.
A second option is to go back from the waterfalls to the Moravan trail marker (yellow, then blue) and then get to the turnoff for Mlynářův kříž (viewpoint).
A third option is to go from the waterfalls to the former chapel, then turn left on the contour line, follow the green trail markings, and when the meadow turns into the forest again, go up to the left until you come to the Mlynářův kámen (Müllerstein).
Personally, I found the approach from above to be more worthwhile. I got started pretty quickly. The first time I looked for the via ferrata, I went from the bottom, missed the entrance and then couldn't find it for a while.
Exit
The via ferrata ends at the viewpoint at Mlynářova kříž. From there the path leads back to Moravany on the same hiking trail (as when approaching).
Interesting facts
The rope passes through a "cave", which is a nice change in an otherwise fairly short and easy via ferrata. It is definitely worth exploring the surrounding area and visiting the Moravanské waterfalls. On the way to Dubičky there is the Vyhlídka Václava Krčila and the viewing platform in Dubičky where you can fortify yourself. In Moravany itself there is also a homemade pancake cafe that is only open on weekends (they don't accept cards).
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