Via Ferrata Piva, a new tourist attraction and product spanning approximately 4,500 metres, was officially opened in Plužine as part of the project "Via Ferrata Climbing to Discover the Beauty of Piva and Ibar" (Via Ferrata CLUB).

The Via Ferrata has been installed at an attractive location, situated near the bridge over the Piva River, and is suitable for all groups of tourists.

The Ambassador of the European Union to Montenegro, Johann Sattler, the President of the Municipality of Plužine, Slobodan Delić, the President of the Municipality of Tutin, Selma Kučević, and the Director of the Institute for Territorial Economic Development (InTER), Dragiša Mijačić spoke at the opening event.

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Ambassador Sattler highlighted that this visit for the opening of the Via Ferrata Piva in Plužine was his first visit outside of Podgorica since taking office in early September.

"I believe it's no coincidence that I'm in beautiful Plužine. The potential for tourism is immediately visible, and I am convinced we will continue along this path. Cross-border cooperation is very important, and connecting people represents the essence of the EU, particularly in regions like the Western Balkans," said Sattler.

The President of the Municipality of Plužine stated that the implementation of this project would contribute to positioning Plužine as an extremely attractive tourist destination.

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"This is a new touristic product that I am sure tourists will visit and use. It truly offers an adrenaline-filled experience and I highly recommend it to everyone," Delić emphasised.

He also pointed out that the Municipality of Plužine has already completed several projects with the EU Delegation and expressed hope that there will be even more such projects in the future.

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The President of the Municipality of Tutin, Selma Kučević, stated that this was the first joint project between "the youngest municipality in the Balkans" and Plužine.

She added that this project could be viewed from multiple perspectives, as it opens up opportunities for attracting even more tourists and nature enthusiasts, while also strengthening the local economy, encouraging higher quality services, and promoting youth inclusion.

The Director of InTER, Dragiša Mijačić, stated that the opening of Via Ferrata Piva holds a great significance for cross-border cooperation and the elevation of touristic offerings.

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"This touristic product will enhance the potential of the Municipality of Plužine, as well as the entire cross-border region," said Mijačić.

After the official opening, participants had the opportunity to traverse the entire Via Ferrata trail with the help of tour leaders.

The project "Via Ferrata Climbing to Discover the Beauty of Piva and Ibar" (Via Ferrata CLUB) is co-financed by the European Union under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA II) through the Serbia-Montenegro Cross-Border Cooperation Programme 2014-2020. The co-financing agreement with EU funds was signed with the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia–namely, the Sector for Contracting and Financing EU Funded Programmes.