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Predelica (Predilnica)
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Ungraded
High flood risk
Log pod Mangartom, Soča Valley
A 5 hour vertical-water descent in the Mangart drainage above Log pod Mangartom, more committing than nearby Fratarica.
Sister canyon to Fratarica geographically but a different character: shuttle required, the IV exit grade flags it as committing once past the upper rappels. The trailhead area is shared with several other Mangart-area descents; confirm route with a recent trip report before going in.
Logistics
| Manager | Triglav National Park |
|---|---|
| Permit | No permit required per Ropewiki, though Triglav NP standard conduct rules apply. Verify against current park rules; some sources suggest a shifting permit regime for Mangart-area canyons. |
| Distance | 1.6 |
| Elevation | ~1312 ft loss |
| Time | 5-5.5 hr (15 min approach, 5 hr descent, 5 min exit) |
| Technical | Big limestone descent in the Mangart drainage. Ropewiki rates 4C III (v4a3 IV). Longest rappel 164 ft (50 m). The aquatic grade is moderate but the exit grade IV flags committing terrain with limited bail options. Shuttle of 5 km required. |
| Season | Summer primary, water-dependent. Cold all year, dry suit useful early or late season. |
| Flood risk | High. Mangart-drainage catchment, sustained vertical descent with no realistic escape after the first major rappel. |
| Vehicle access | 2WD with a shuttle setup. Paved road through Log pod Mangartom serves both trailhead and exit. |
| Crowd | Solitude likely; the v4a3 IV grade and 5 hour descent keep traffic minimal. |
| Coordinates | 46.414, 13.5954 |
Sources
- ropewiki: https://ropewiki.com/Predelica