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Julian Alps And Prealps
The Julian Alps and Prealps (in Slovenian ''Julijske Alpe v širšem smislu'', in Italian ''Alpi e Prealpi Giulie'') are a mountain range in the eastern part of the Alps. They are located in Slovenia and in Italy. Geography SOIUSA classification According to SOIUSA (''International Standardized Mountain Subdivision of the Alps'') the Julian Alps and Prealps are an Alpine section, classified in the following way: * main part = Eastern Alps * major sector = Southern Limestone Alps * section = Julian Alps * code = II/C-34 Subdivision The range are divided in two subsections:Tone Wraber, ''Goropisni atlas Alp''; on-line article about SOIUSAwww.gore-ljudje.net(access date: 2012-04-27) * Julian Alps ( SL: ''Julijskih Alp''; IT: ''Alpi Giulie'') - SOIUSA code:II/C-34.I; * Julian Prealps ( SL: ''Julijske Predalpe''; IT: ''Prealpi Giulie'') - SOIUSA code SOIUSA code is the code used in the International Standardized Mountain Subdivision of the Alps (ISMSA or SOIUSA), a proposa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triglav
Triglav (; german: Terglau; it, Tricorno), with an elevation of , is the highest mountain in Slovenia and the highest peak of the Julian Alps. The mountain is the pre-eminent symbol of the Slovene nation. It is the centrepiece of Triglav National Park, Slovenia's only national park. Triglav was also the highest peak in Yugoslavia before Slovenia's independence in 1991. Name Various names have been used for the mountain through history. An old map from 1567 named it ''Ocra mons'', whereas Johann Weikhard von Valvasor named it ''Krma'' in the second half of the 17th century. According to the German mountaineer and professor Adolf Gstirner, the name ''Triglav'' first appeared in written sources as ''Terglau'' in 1452, but the original source has been lost. The next known occurrence of ''Terglau'' is cited by Gstirner and is from a court description of the border in 1573. Early forms of the name ''Triglav'' also include ''Terglau'' in 1612, ''Terglou'' in 1664 and ''Terklou'' arou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SOIUSA Code
SOIUSA code is the code used in the International Standardized Mountain Subdivision of the Alps (ISMSA or SOIUSA), a proposal by Italian Alpinist, Sergio Marazzi, to re-categorize the mountains and mountain ranges of the Alps. The proposal has been aired since 2005 but has yet to receive official recognition. SOIUSA groups' hierarchy SOIUSA divides the Alps in two main regions, the Western Alps and Eastern Alps. These two main regions are further divided in: *5 major sectors (SR); *36 sections (SZ); *132 subsections (STS); *333 supergroups (SPG); *870 groups (GR); *1625 subgroups (STG). Using this system, any Alpine mountain can be given a code which shows which region, sector, section, subsection, supergroup, group and subgroup it belongs to. Encoding SOIUSA code is built in the following way: * 2 main parts: ** Western Alps are identified by roman numeral I; ** Eastern Alps are identified by roman numeral II; * 5 major sectors: ** in Western Alps: *** South-western Alps are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mountain Ranges Of Slovenia
A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited summit area, and is usually higher than a hill, typically rising at least 300 metres (1,000 feet) above the surrounding land. A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in mountain ranges. Mountains are formed through tectonic forces, erosion, or volcanism, which act on time scales of up to tens of millions of years. Once mountain building ceases, mountains are slowly leveled through the action of weathering, through slumping and other forms of mass wasting, as well as through erosion by rivers and glaciers. High elevations on mountains produce colder climates than at sea level at similar latitude. These colder climates strongly affect the ecosystems of mountains: different elevations have different plants and animals. Because of the less hospitable terrain and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matajur
Matajur () is a mountain in the Julian Alps on the border between Italy and Slovenia. It is located on the border between the Soča Valley and the Italian mountainous region known as Venetian Slovenia, with views over the Adriatic Sea. Its prominence is . Name Matajur was attested as ''Mons Regis'' circa 680, and as ''in Monte Majori'' in 1275. The Slovene name ''Matajur'' is derived via vowel harmony or akanye from ''*Motajur'' (< ''Mǫtmajur''), which was borrowed from a Friulian name that developed from ''Monte(m) maiōre(m)'' 'higher mountain'. It is known as ''Mat'jur'' in the , and in Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Špik
Špik is a mountain in the Slovenian Julian Alps The Julian Alps ( sl, Julijske Alpe, it, Alpi Giulie, , ) are a mountain range of the Southern Limestone Alps that stretch from northeastern Italy to Slovenia, where they rise to 2,864 m at Mount Triglav, the highest peak in Slovenia. A large p .... Its summit is at 2,472 m (8110 feet) above sea level. The mountain's name is a cognate of the English "spike," derived from its pointed shape. Normal climbing routes There are two normal routes and they both start in Krnica valley, and they merge under the summit. One of them goes over the summit of Lipnica and the other is the Kacji Graben route. The former has a few easy sections with fixed cables and the latter is just a steep walk up. Both are snow-free in summer months. Around 5 hours is needed from the valley to the summit. Huts There are many huts around the nearby Vrsic Pass, but the hut closest to the start of the routes is the Krnica hut which is at 1113 meters abov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rjavina
Rjavina is a mountain in Slovenian Julian Alps. It rises above sea level. Located between two Alpine glacial valleys, Kot and Krma, it offers nice views to some of the highest Slovenian peaks, including Triglav, Škrlatica and Rž. Southeast of the peak there lies one of the highest alpine huts A mountain hut is a building located high in the mountains, generally accessible only by foot, intended to provide food and shelter to mountaineers, climbers and hikers. Mountain huts are usually operated by an Alpine Club or some organization d ... in Slovenia, The Valentin Stanič lodge, at above sea level. References * * * * * External links * Mountains of the Julian Alps Two-thousanders of Slovenia {{Slovenia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prisojnik
Prisojnik or Prisank is a mountain of the Julian Alps in Slovenia. Its summit is 2,547m above sea level. It is located above the Vršič Pass The Vršič Pass (; sl, prelaz Vršič, it, passo della Moistrocca, german: Werschetzpass), with an elevation of , is a high mountain pass across the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. It is the highest pass in Slovenia, as well as the high ..., from where most climbs of the mountain start. References External links Prisojnik on hribi.net Mountains of the Julian Alps Two-thousanders of Slovenia {{Slovenia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanin (mountain)
280px, Big Mount Kanin The Kanin Mountains or the Canin Mountains (Resian: ''Ćanen'', fur, Mont Cjanine), mostly simply Kanin or Canin, are a mountain range in the Western Julian Alps, on the border of Slovenia and Italy. Their highest summit, High Kanin ( sl, Visoki Kanin, it, Monte Canin Alto) is 2,587 m above sea level. They separate the upper Soča Valley in Slovenia from the Resia Valley in Italy. On the Slovenian side of the mountain range, which is part of the Municipality of Bovec, lies a major ski resort, the highest in the country. Among a number of shafts, Vrtoglavica Cave holds the record for having the deepest single vertical drop ( pitch) of any cave on earth, at a depth of . The Kanin Mountains are an important identity symbol of the people of the Resia Valley, and several popular songs in the Resian dialect are dedicated to this group, which the locals call ''Höra ta Ćanïnawa'', or simply ''Ćanen''. Routes * 2½ hrs From D Postaja (The D-station o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Razor (mountain)
Razor () is a pyramidal mountain in the Julian Alps and the sixth-highest mountain in Slovenia. First ascended by Otto Sendtner in 1842, it is now frequently ascended, with numerous mountain huts available for climbers. Location and description Razor is part of the Julian Alps in Slovenia, and is bordered by the Luknja and Vršič passes to the east and west, and the Krnica and Trenta valleys to the north and south. Together with its neighbouring mountain Prisojnik, it serves to connect Triglav and Jalovec. It is included in Triglav National Park and is administratively part of Kranjska Gora. The mountain is located in a limestone karst region, with the Križ Plateau (''Kriški podi'') below it being a typical example. The area has been heavily shaped by erosion, caused by glaciation, rivers, and precipitation; as a result, it has many caves, sinkholes, and limestone pavements. Climate Razor is snow-covered from November to early June. Ascent Razor was first ascended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jalovec (mountain)
Mount Jalovec (; it, Monte Gialuz) is a mountain in the Julian Alps. With an elevation of 2,645 m, it is the sixth-highest peak in Slovenia. It stands between the Tamar, Koritnica, and Trenta Alpine valleys. Nearby peaks include Mangart to the west, Travnik and Mojstrovka to the east, and Ponce to the north. The Log Cliff ( sl, Loška stena, it, Parete di Bretto) stands immediately southwest of Mount Jalovec. Name Mount Jalovec was attested in written sources as early as 1763–87 as ''Jellauz'' and ''Jelauz''. The name is derived from the Slovene adjective ''jalov'' 'barren, infertile', referring to the lack of vegetation on the slopes of the mountain. See also * List of mountains in Slovenia * Julian Alps The Julian Alps ( sl, Julijske Alpe, it, Alpi Giulie, , ) are a mountain range of the Southern Limestone Alps that stretch from northeastern Italy to Slovenia, where they rise to 2,864 m at Mount Triglav, the highest peak in Slovenia. A large pa ... References E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangart
Mangart or Mangrt is a mountain in the Julian Alps, located on the border between Italy and Slovenia. With an elevation of , it is the third-highest peak in Slovenia, after Triglav and Škrlatica. It was first climbed in 1794 by the naturalist Franz von Hohenwart. Mangart is also the name of the mountain range between the Koritnica Valley and the Mangart Valley, with the highest peak called ''Veliki Mangart'' (Big Mount Mangart). Name Mount Mangart was attested in historical sources in 1617 as ''Monhart''. The name is of German origin, derived from the personal name ''Mainhart'' (from Old High German ''Maganhard''). In addition to serving as the name of the mountain, this German name has also developed into Slovene surnames such as ''Manhart'' and ''Menart''. Access The road to Mangart Saddle Mangart Saddle or the Mangart Pass ( sl, Mangartsko sedlo or ) is a mountain saddle in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. It has an elevation of . It is the most common starting po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Škrlatica
Škrlatica, historically also known as Suhi plaz ("Dry Avalanche"), is a mountain in the Slovenian Julian Alps. With its summit at 2,740m above sea level, it is the second highest peak in Slovenia (after Triglav at 2,864m) and the third highest in the Julian Alps as a whole (after Triglav and Jôf di Montasio / Montaž at 2,754m). The mountain's name is the feminine adjectival form of the Slovene word ', a cognate of "scarlet," referring to the dramatic reddish-purple shade of the steep northwestern rockface in the reddish light of sunset. The alternate name ''Suhi plaz'' refers to a scree below Mount Spodnji Rokav. The first recorded ascent of Škrlatica was made from the southern side on 24 August 1880 by Julius Kugy Julius Kugy (19 July 1858 – 5 February 1944) was a mountaineer, writer, botanist, humanist, lawyer and officer of Slovenian descent. He wrote mostly in German. He is renowned for his travelogues from opening up the Julian Alps, in which he refle ..., accompa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
