Via Ferrata · Herzegovina
Via Ferrata Hum
€65 per person
€130 for 2 · €75 for 1
3 hours incl. pickup and transport · Moderate
Gear +€20 per person only if you need it.
Nothing to pay now · Free cancellation · We confirm your date and pickup.
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€65 per person
for 2 people · €75 for 1 person · €55 each extra
Ferrata kit rental: +€20 per person.
- Duration
- 3 hours incl. pickup and transport
- Best suited to
- Active first-timers
- Group size
- 3 per guide, no group limit
- Transport
- Pickup in Mostar included
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600 metres of cable and 350 metres of height gain on Hum, the hill directly above Mostar, broken up by three suspension bridges.
Nothing to pay now · Free cancellation · We confirm your date and pickup.
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"Great experience, Adnan was a great guide with lots of interesting facts 😄"
What guests say
"Such an beautiful climbing Experience! It was my first via ferrata and couldn't have been better! Thanks to Ivy, she leaded us we'll known and safe trough the climb and also made many picture from us to save the Moments on Camera :)"
"Ivy our guide was amazing, and overall a 10/10 experience. Challenging in some spots but beautiful and a highlight of our trip."
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Good to know
- Meeting point
- Mostar pickup, agreed in advance
- Included
- Certified mountain guide · Snacks and refreshments · Local transfer in Mostar
- Not included
- Complete ferrata kit (can be rented) · Lunch · Personal insurance · Transportation from Sarajevo (optional add-on)
- Bring
- Sturdy hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, 1.5L water, snacks. Complete ferrata kit can be rented (€20).
Via Ferrata Hum: the route
- Grade
- B/C
- Cable length
- 600 m
- Vertical gain
- 350 m
- Approach
- 1 min
- Crossing
- 1 h 30 min
- Descent
- 1 h
Season: Year-round
Total on the hill: 2 h 31 min
Graded by BOA from guiding it, as the route carries no published grade.
Hum climbs the long limestone wall directly above Mostar. The route has about 600 metres of protected terrain, gains roughly 350 metres and crosses three suspension bridges. The cable begins almost beside the road, so the 90-minute climb and the hour-long walk off account for nearly all of the outing.
The climbing is steady rather than crux-heavy. Long sections use natural rock and steel steps at a similar level, with the bridges separating the main parts of the wall. The height builds gradually, and the view opens up across the Neretva valley and the Old Bridge.
The route has no published official grade. BOA grades it B/C from guiding it, which places it above Fortica and Vulin Potok in commitment. It can suit an ambitious first-timer who is fit and calm at height, though it is a more natural second route.
BOA guides climb Hum regularly. Cable and anchor condition changes; your guide checks the route on the day.
Route & suitability
600 metres of cable and 350 metres of height gain on Hum, the hill directly above Mostar, broken up by three suspension bridges. It is the longest route in the city and the one with the widest view over the Neretva valley and the Old Bridge. The route carries no published grade; we rate it B/C from guiding it. Sustained but never desperate, which makes it a good second ferrata or an ambitious first one.
Best for
- Active guests with good basic fitness, a head for heights, and comfort moving on uneven approach terrain.
- Guests who want a guided climbing-style route with proper technical equipment and coaching.
Not ideal for
- Guests with a severe fear of heights who do not want exposed cable-protected terrain.
- Guests who need flat paths only or prefer minimal walking effort.
Tell us honestly about your comfort with heights before booking Via Ferrata Hum. The best ferrata day starts with the right route, fitted gear, and a calm briefing before the first cable.
Itinerary
- Meet in Mostar city center
- Transfer to Hum Hill starting point
- Safety briefing and equipment fitting
- Approach walk to via ferrata entrance
- Climb the 600-metre route and its three suspension bridges
- Views from the top over Mostar and the Neretva
- Descent and equipment return
- Optional visit to Old Bridge area
Included & what to bring
What's included
- Certified mountain guide
- Snacks and refreshments
- Local transfer in Mostar
Not included
- Complete ferrata kit (can be rented)
- Lunch
- Personal insurance
- Transportation from Sarajevo (optional add-on)
Gear
Sturdy hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, 1.5L water, snacks. Complete ferrata kit can be rented (€20).
Booking & weather policy
If conditions change
Before departure we check weather, route exposure, and current conditions. If the planned route is not the right call, we adjust the start time, switch to a safer route, or postpone by agreement.
Confirming your date
Nothing is paid when you book, so cancelling costs you nothing; just tell us as early as you can so the guide's day can be planned around it. If we call the tour off for weather or conditions, we reschedule at no extra cost.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Via Ferrata Hum suitable for beginners?
- Via Ferrata Hum can suit active first-time ferrata guests with good basic fitness, a head for heights, and comfort moving on uneven approach terrain.
- What should I bring for Via Ferrata Hum?
- Sturdy hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, 1.5L water, snacks. Complete ferrata kit can be rented (€20).
- What is included in the Via Ferrata Hum tour?
- Included: Certified mountain guide, Snacks and refreshments, Local transfer in Mostar.
- When is the best time to do Via Ferrata Hum?
- Via Ferrata Hum runs year-round, whenever the weather allows. We confirm the best exact date and route version based on current conditions and weather.
- How much does Via Ferrata Hum cost?
- €75 covers the first person and every person after that adds €55, so two pay €130 and three pay €185. From five up we take more off the total, so tell us how many you are when you ask about dates.
- How big are the groups on Via Ferrata Hum?
- We climb with a maximum of 3 guests per guide. There is no limit on total group size. Larger groups simply get more certified guides, so the 3:1 ratio on the cable always holds.
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