Guided Hiking and ‘Life on Mars’ Via Ferrata from Ručica beach near Novalja

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Take a hike and discover the via ferrata of the ‘Life on Mars’ trail near Novalja for an unforgettable sporting adventure on the island of Pag!

Guided Hiking and ‘Life on Mars’ Via Ferrata from Ručica beach near Novalja

From€40

4 hrs

Sporty

From 10 years-old and up

Hike + Via ferrata

From€40

4 hrs

Sporty

From 10 years-old and up

Instant confirmation

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Embark on a thrilling half-day double activity from Ručica Beach:

Hike 9 km on the “Life on Mars” trail through Pag’s moonlike landscapes
Climb a seaside via ferrata, just meters above the sea
Enjoy a swimming break in hidden bays along the route

Course of events

Please allow approximately 4 hours for this activity, including 3 hours of hiking and about 30 minutes per person to complete the via ferrata.

Meet your guide at Ručica Beach (near Metajna) 15 minutes before departure.
Receive a safety briefing, a route overview and your via ferrata gear.
Begin the hike along Pag Bay toward Beriknica Beach, with a chance to rest or swim.
Continue along the trail to Slana Bay.
Start the 100-meter via ferrata, secured with iron steps and cables, set 1–2 meters above the sea, which is about 1 meter deep.
After completing the ferrata, follow the ridge to a scenic viewpoint: take a moment for relaxing, taking photos, and enjoying the moonlike landscape.
Return along the same trail, passing by the impressive Stogaj climbing rock.
Activity ends at Ručica Beach.

Activity requirements

Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Being in good physical condition is required to take part in this activity.

Special terms

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent. It is also subject to change due to the physical fitness of the group.

Transfer from Novalja is available for an additionnal fee. If you are interested, once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor directly to organize the meeting point and pick-up time.

Meeting point:

Ručica beach, Metajna, island Pag, Croatia

Spoken languages:

English, Croatian

Included

Via Ferrata belt
Helmet
Gloves
Carabiners
Harness
Self-belaying set

Excluded

Food
Water
Transfer

Do not forget to bring

Comfortable and weather adpated clothing
Hiking shoes
Backpack
Bottle of water
Snacks
Cap
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Swimsuit
Towel
Change of clothes

From€40

4 hrs

Sporty

From 10 years-old and up

Instant confirmation

Practical information

Embark on a thrilling half-day double activity from Ručica Beach:

Hike 9 km on the “Life on Mars” trail through Pag’s moonlike landscapes
Climb a seaside via ferrata, just meters above the sea
Enjoy a swimming break in hidden bays along the route

Course of events

Please allow approximately 4 hours for this activity, including 3 hours of hiking and about 30 minutes per person to complete the via ferrata.

Meet your guide at Ručica Beach (near Metajna) 15 minutes before departure.
Receive a safety briefing, a route overview and your via ferrata gear.
Begin the hike along Pag Bay toward Beriknica Beach, with a chance to rest or swim.
Continue along the trail to Slana Bay.
Start the 100-meter via ferrata, secured with iron steps and cables, set 1–2 meters above the sea, which is about 1 meter deep.
After completing the ferrata, follow the ridge to a scenic viewpoint: take a moment for relaxing, taking photos, and enjoying the moonlike landscape.
Return along the same trail, passing by the impressive Stogaj climbing rock.
Activity ends at Ručica Beach.

Activity requirements

Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Being in good physical condition is required to take part in this activity.

Special terms

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent. It is also subject to change due to the physical fitness of the group.

Meeting point:

Ručica beach, Metajna, island Pag, Croatia

Spoken languages:

English, Croatian

Included

Via Ferrata belt
Helmet
Gloves
Carabiners
Harness
Self-belaying set

Excluded

Food
Water
Transfer

Do not forget to bring

Comfortable and weather adpated clothing
Hiking shoes
Backpack
Bottle of water
Snacks
Cap
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Swimsuit
Towel
Change of clothes

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Meeting point:

Ručica beach, Metajna, island Pag, Croatia

Spoken languages:

English, Croatian

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About the activity

Take a hike and discover the via ferrata of the ‘Life on Mars’ trail near Novalja for an unforgettable sporting adventure on the island of Pag!

Would you like to follow one of the most beautiful hiking trail in Croatia? Of course, the ‘Life on Mars’ trail is a must! However, for an even more fun activity, you shouldn't miss the via ferrata accessible via this hike starting from Ručica beach.

The ‘Life on Mars’ trail is located in Novalja, in the locality of Metajna, and takes you on a tour of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Pag. In 2020, Croatia's first Via Ferrata above the sea was added to the trail. This Via Ferrata near Novalja is designed for active climbers and adds diversity to the famous trail. The Via Ferrata ‘Life on Mars’ crosses the sea, linking the Bay of Slana and Cape Sušac. In terms of difficulty, the Via Ferrata has a demanding route designed for sporty climbers.

Your hike and via ferrata activity near Novalja begins at Ručica beach. This is one of the most famous beaches on the island of Pag. Your guide will be waiting for you there with all the necessary equipment to give you a brief introduction to the itinerary of the excursion. From here, you'll follow your guide on a 2 km trail that will take you to the starting point of the Metajna Via Ferrata in around 1 hour's walk. On the way, you'll take a break at Beriknica beach, famous for its 3 surprising rocks. Once you've reached the bay of Slana, you'll discover Croatia's first maritime via ferrata!

Generally speaking, it takes around 30 minutes per person to cover the 100 m of the ‘Life on Mars’ via ferrata. However, this time depends on your level. The height of the via ferrata is between 1 and 2 metres above the Adriatic Sea.

After the Novalja via ferrata, you continue the ‘Life on Mars’ hike for around 2 hours. First, you'll make your way to a viewpoint from which you can enjoy the view over the lunar landscape of the island of Pag. Then, back on the trail, you'll pass by the impressive rock-climbing site of Stogaj. All in all, you'll have covered around 9km of hike during around 4 hours of varied outdoor activity on the island of Pag!

The combination of hiking and via ferrata crossing makes this excursion near Novalja an unforgettable experience for all adventure and nature lovers! Don't hesitate to book this activity for your next trip to Croatia!