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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 part of the Julian Alps is included in Triglav National Park. The second highest peak of the range, the 2,755 m high Jôf di Montasio, lies in Italy. The Julian Alps cover an estimated 4,400 km2 (of which 1,542 km2 lies in Italy). They are located between the Sava Valley and Canale Valley. They are divided into the Eastern and Western Julian Alps. Name The Julian Alps were known in antiquity as ''Alpe Iulia'', and also attested as ''Alpes Juliana'' AD 670, ''Alpis Julia'' 734, and ''Alpes Iulias'' in 1090. Like the municipium of ''Forum Julii'' (now Cividale del Friuli) at the foot of the mountains, the range was named after Julius Caesar of the Julian clan, perhaps due to a road built by Julius Caesar and completed by A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italy
Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical region. Italy is also considered part of Western Europe, and shares land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and the enclaved microstates of Vatican City and San Marino. It has a territorial exclave in Switzerland, Campione. Italy covers an area of , with a population of over 60 million. It is the third-most populous member state of the European Union, the sixth-most populous country in Europe, and the tenth-largest country in the continent by land area. Italy's capital and largest city is Rome. Italy was the native place of many civilizations such as the Italic peoples and the Etruscans, while due to its central geographic location in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, the country has also historicall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jelovica
Jelovica () is a karst plateau in northwestern Slovenia. It is the easternmost part of the Julian Alps and is overgrown by spruce forest. Partisan Peak ( sl, Partizanski vrh), originally known as Mount Kotlič, located on the southern part of the plateau, is its highest peak and reaches an elevation of . The northern part of the plateau has elevations up to . Iron ore was dug in Jelovica in the past. During World War II, Jelovica was a refuge for the Slovene Partisans. Nowadays, it is a protected area as part of the Natura 2000 Natura 2000 is a network of nature protection areas in the territory of the European Union. It is made up of Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas designated under the Habitats Directive and the Birds Directive, respecti ... network. References External links * Plateaus in Upper Carniola Julian Alps Karst plateaus of Slovenia Natura 2000 in Slovenia {{Slovenia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanin Mountains
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jôf Fuart
Jôf Fuart (''Viš'' in slovene) is a mountain of the Julian Alps in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. It lies in the far northeast of Italy, near the border with Slovenia and is the second highest peak in the western Julian Alps after Jôf di Montasio. The mountain's name is a mistranslation of the original name ''Viš'', (from ''više'', meaning "higher" or ''višek'', "the summit, the peak, the top"), into the friulan "fuart", (from the italian ''forte,'' "strong") misinterpreted for the latin word ''vis'' ("power")''.'' Because of the steepness of its slopes on all sides, Jôf Fuart is a mountain for experienced climbers. The only marked path to the summit is on its southern side, its northern face is for climbers only. The nearest town is Tarvisio Tarvisio (German and fur, Tarvis, sl, Trbiž) is a comune in the northeastern part of the autonomous Friuli Venezia Giulia region in Italy. Geography The town is in the Canal Valley (''Val Canale'') between the Carnic Alps an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tosc (peak)
Tosc (), formerly also known as Tolstec, is a mountain of the central Julian Alps, located in Upper Carniola, western Slovenia. The mountain stands south of Triglav, rising above the Voje Valley to the south and Big Field Pasture (''Planina Velo polje'') to the west. There is a steep gorge in it facing the Krma Valley to the northeast. Recreation Tosc is protected within Triglav National Park Triglav National Park (TNP) ( sl, Triglavski narodni park) is the only national park in Slovenia. It was established in its modern form in 1981 and is located in the northwestern part of the country, respectively the southeastern part of the Alp .... Its southern slope is frequently used by ski tourers. Routes * 3¾h From Pokljuka (1340 m) (easy route) * 4¼h From Uskovnica (1200 m) (challenging route) References {{Reflist External links Tosc on Hribi.net: Route description and Photos (slo) Mountains of the Julian Alps Triglav National Park Two-thousanders of Slovenia ... [...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] |
Prestreljenik
Mount Prestreljenik ( it, Monte Forato) is a mountain in the western range of the Julian Alps, in the Tolmin region of Slovenia on the Italian–Slovenian border. It is the second-highest peak in the central part of the Kanin group. Prestreljenik is known for the Window (''Okno''), an erosion-arch feature located on its western ridge. This aperture is the source of both of the mountain's local endonyms; ''Prestreljenik'' means 'shot-through' in Slovene, and ''Forato'' is Italian for 'pierced' The peak is accessible via the eastern ridge from the Petar Skalar Lodge, or by a different route via either Bovec or (crossing the Italian border) Sella Nevea and the Celso Gilberti Chalet. In winter the peak is a popular destination for alpine skiers. See also * 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, th ... [...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 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 i ... and Rž. Southeast of the peak there lies one of the highest alpine huts 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] |
Kanjavec
Kanjavec is a mountain in the center of Triglav National Park. It lies between the Dolič Pass at 2,164 m, the Hribarice Pass at 2,306 m and the Prehodavci Pass at 2071 m. Kanjavec is also a popular ski touring destination. From the summit, there is a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. It is relatively easy to ascend, with a few exposed areas. Starting points * Zadnjica (609 m) * Blato Mountain Pasture ( sl, Planina Blato; 1,147 m) * Savica Lodge (; 653 m) Routes * 6¼ hrs from Zadnjica, over the Prehodavci Pass * 6 hrs from Zadnjica, via the Dolič Pass * 6 hrs Koča pri Savici (1,542 m) via the Triglav Lakes Valley * 6¼ hrs from Blato Mountain Pasture via Mišelj Peak * 5¾ hrs from Blato Mountain Pasture via ''Za Kopico'' * 6 hrs from Blato Mountain Pasture over the Krstenica Mountain Pasture () References External links {{commons category, Kanjavec KanjavecKanjavec on hribi.net Mountains of the Julian Alps Triglav National Park Two-thousanders of Slove ... [...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 p ... References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
