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What's new on this page?
February 3rd, 2008 - The fore-hills chapter inserted.
> December 10th, 2006 - Links to the new page inserted: Vrsaki
> December 10th, 2006 - Interactive map updated.
> June, 3rd, 2006 - Links to the new Julian Pre-Alps subgroup inserted.
> June, 3rd, 2006 - Links to the new page inserted: Crna Prst.
> March, 28th, 2006 - Links to two new pages inserted: Rombon, Svinjak
The Purpose of This Page
Triglav across Bohinj valley
On this page I would like to summarise information, common to all summits of Julian Alps. I don't like this site to be the garbage can for all kinds of pictures and descriptions, which pertain to specific mountains in Julian Alps. Gradually, important mountains will get their pages - it is the only way to find information. But writing on each mountain page how to get to Julian Alps, which maps are relevant and where to get weather forcasts is boring. This will be reviewed here as well as the general overview of the group. From this page you can 'travel' by using links to all 8 subgroup pages or, by using links on the 'measles map' to summit pages.
Overview
Julian Alps from the north, from Jerebikovec (Mežaklja). The long valley on the left is Krma. Mountains left above it form a long crest above Pokljuka plateau (it's on the other side of the crest): Debela peč, Lipanski vrh, Mali Draški vrh, Veliki Draški vrh and Tosc. The triple summit in the middle is actually the whole central part of Triglav group. Left is Rjavina, in the middle (but quite back) is the throne-like Triglav, on the right is Cmir. The right part of the picture Razor/Prisojnik group and Martuljek group mountains form. They are named here.
On the south-east European Alps (see also Alps - Eastern part GROUP page) could not finish more beautifully as they do with the group of Julian Alps. They are named after the ancient Roman province. West of them lie Carnic Alps and north, beyond Sava valley Karavanke (Karawanken). On the east and south are forehills, where Alps are connected with the long Dinarides chain. And on the southwest the plane of rive Po lies.
Julian Alps are deeply carved valleys and giant limestone walls above them. The wilderness of Martuljek or Viš and Montaž group. Julian Alps are high, mountains, each a kingdom of its own. Julian Alps are also the broad high karst plateaus of Kanin or a lower, never-smiling landscape of Komna and the Valley of Triglav Lakes. And Julian Alps is also Soča river, with its emerald blue color, unparalelled in the whole world. Human language and the photography technique has still not evolved enough to describe them. You need to come and experience them!
Subgroups
Julian Alps interactive map: Point on red numbers to see subgroup names, click on them to get SummitPost pages!
Altitudes
Roughly Julian Alps are devided into western and eastern part. The line between the two broad groups goes by the river Soča, over the Predel Pass and up to Tarvisio. But for practical purposes it is useful to divide Julian Alps to more than just two groups. One possibility is the following one (numbers refer to areas on picture):
Here referred groups of Julian Alps are: (1) Triglav group, (2) Bohinj group, (3) Krn group, (4) Kanin group, (5) Viš and Montaž group, (6) Mangart and Jalovec group, (7) Razor and Prisojnik group and (8) Martuljek group. Links to distinct summit pages are below.
Triglav subgroup from the NE, from Karavanke range.
On the north-west the border is: Vrata valley, Luknja Pass, Zadnjica valley. Towards the south, beyond Mišelj valley and Hribarice plateau the Bohinj group lies. Triglav is the highest summit in Julian Alps, a mighty colossus and sacred mountain of Slovenian people as well. Several beautiful peaks stand around it and to the group also a somewhat remote chain of mountains above Pokljuka plateau belongs.
Important peaks:
2864m Triglav. Ferratta. Huge north wall with many routes. Excellent panorama.
2568m Kanjavec. Easy path. North wall. Excellent skiing from the summit. Nice panorama.
2538m Rž. A ridge mountain near Kredarica.
2532m Rjavina. Ferratta. North and east wall.
2464m Miseljski konec. Nice summit above Hribarice plateau. A fine scramble ridge tour from/to Miselj vrh.
2461m Begunjski vrh. Summit close to Triglav. Easy scramble. Dangerous skiing from the top. Nice view on Triglav.
2406m, 2299m Visoka and Spodnja Vrbanova špica. A sharp peak and a saw-like ridge above Kot valley. Nice ferrata.
2393m Cmir. Nice hike over a panoramic ridge. Fine panorama.
2350m Mišelj vrh. Easy scramble, not marked. Nice summit in the middle of Triglav's world.
2275m Tosc. Steep grassy normal ascent, not marked. North wall. Skiing from the summit. Nice panorama.
2243m Veliki Draški vrh. Easy scramble, not marked. North wall. Excellent skiing from the summit. Nice panorama.
2225m Vernar. A nice panorama mountain, closing Krma valley. Normal ascent is easy climb of UIAA I.
2194m Vršac. Only a shoulder of Kanjavec, but great wall for long hard climbs.
2132m Mali Draški vrh. The sharpest peak above Pokljuka plateau. Scramble to the top, hard skiing descent.
2084m Zadnjiški Ozebnik. Great panorama over the Trenta world on all higher mountains around you.
2050m Viševnik. Short and fast ascent by a steep marked path. Skiing from the summit. Excellent panorama.
2015m Debela peč. Easy marked path. North wall. Skiing from the summit. Excellent panorama.
Triglav group map
Mountain huts of Slovenian Mountaineering Association:
(1) Blejska koča na Lipanci, 1630m, (050) 633769, (050) 611903,
(2) Kovinarska koča v Krmi, 870m, (050) 631989,
(3) Vodnikov dom na Velem polju, 1817m, (050) 615621,
(4) Zasavska koča na Prehodavcih, 2071m, (050) 614781,
(5) Tržaška Koča na Doliču, 2151m, (050) 614780,
(6) Dom Planika, 2401m, (04)5744069, (050) 614773,
(7) Triglavski dom na Kredarici, 2515m, (04) 2023181,
(8) Staničev dom, 2332m, (050) 614772,
(9) Aljažev dom v Vratih, 1015m, (04) 5891030, (031) 384011, (031) 384013,
(10) Dom v Vojah, 690m, (04) 57 23 213, (051) 308 959,
(11) Planinska koča na Uskovnici, 1154m, (031) 341 814.
The world around unspoiled Bohinj lake is archaic. In this valley, from all sides surrounded by high mountains in past the civilized world ended. Above the lake there are broad areas: high carst plateau named Komna, The high Valley of Triglav Lakes and dark woods north of Bohinj lake, with places where men's foot probably still didn't step. The whole area is surrounded by The South Bohinj Range and by several ranges of high mountains on north and west.
Important peaks:
2398m Veliko špičje. High peak in the ridge between The Valley of Triglav Lakes and Trenta. Ferratta. Nice panorama.
2390m Debeli vrh. Mighty fat summit in the middle of nowhere of Bohinj's world. Hard ski route from the fore-summit.
2320m Zelnarica. A sharp cone above the lake. Marked hike-up and very nice ski tour.
2190m Kopica. A 'nugget' on the crest above the Valley of Triglav Lakes. Marked path.
2091m Tičarica. Home-summit of the hut at Triglav Lakes. West wall. Skiing from the summit. Nice panorama.
2019m Kuk. Highest summit in the South Bohinj Range. Nice panorama.
2008m, 1977m, Mahavšček and Bogatin. Two peaks from the fairy tale, part of the South Bohinj Range. Nice for ski tours.
2003m Lanževica. Nice ski tour mountain above the broad Komna plateau.
1966m Rodica. Ideal mountain for ski tours. Nice view.
1844m Črna prst. First higher summit south of Bohinj. Abundance of flora. Nice panorama.
1761m Pršivec. Fine panorama from a mountain just above the lake.
Bohinj group map
Mountain huts of Slovenian Mountaineering Association:
(1) Dom Zorka Jelinčiča na Črni Prsti, 1835m, (05) 38 08 260, (050) 332 071,
(2) Dom na Voglu, 1535m, (04) 5721134,
(3) Koča na Razor planini, 1315m, (05) 3882252, (050) 632720,
(4) Planinski dom pri Krnskih jezerih, 1385m, (05) 3023030,
(5) Koča pri Savici, 653m, (050) 622695,
(6) Dom na Komni, 1520m, (04) 5721475, (050) 611221,
(7) Koča pod Bogatinom, 1513m, (04) 5723213, (050) 621943,
(8) Koča pri Triglavskih jezerih, 1685m, (01)5721475, (050) 615235,
(9) Koča na Planini pri Jezeru, 1453m, (041)901 999, (050) 632738,
(10) Kosijev dom na Vogarju, 1054m, (01)2912297, (050) 613367,
(11) Dom v Vojah, 690m, (04) 57 23 213, (051) 308 959,
(12) Planinska koča na Uskovnici, 1154m, (031) 341 814,
(13) Vodnikov dom na Velem polju, 1817m, (050) 615621,
(14) Zasavska koča na Prehodavcih, 2071m, (050) 614781.
South Bohinj range in its middle part (above Razor planina).
Krn group from the East, from Bohinjska vratca (saddle).
The group high above Soča valley, known by great panorama views and tragedies from the World War I.
Important peaks:
2245m Krn. Easy marked path. West wall. Skiing from the summit. Great panorama.
2041m Veliki Lemež. Summit above the Krn lake. Steep grass, scramble, not marked.
1913m Rdeči rob. Remote, panoramic edge of the plateau above Tolminka river valley.
Krn group map
Mountain huts of Slovenian Mountaineering Association:
(1) Gomiščkovo zavetišče na Krnu, 2182m, (05) 3023030, (050) 611363,
(2) Planinski dom pri Krnskih jezerih, 1385m, (05) 3023030,
(3) Dom dr. Klementa Juga v Lepeni, 700m, (05) 3023030, (050) 622719.
High group of mountains where karst phaenomena are most expressed. These limestone mountains are like Swiss cheese - a heaven for speleologists. Some deepest caves in Europe were discovered in this group. Several of them have vertical drops of more than 1000 meters. being the first barrier on the SW, this group has the highest quantities of rain and snow in Julian Alps. In the past, winters with 7 meters of snow on Kanin were not rare.
Important peaks:
2587m Visoki Kanin / Monte Canin. Ferratta. Great panorama.
2499m Prestreljenik / Monte Forato. Steep marked path. Hard ski tour. Great panorama.
2406m Lopa. Hardly accessible (degree UIAA II)mountain in the main ridge, NE of Prevala. Nice panorama.
2324m Žrd / Monte Sart. Remote summit NW of Kanin. Marked path. Nice panorama.
2208m Rombon. Summit high above Soča valley. Marked path. Hard ski tour. Battles in World War I. Nice panorama.
2125m Jerebica. Lonesome summit high above Koritnica valley. Long, medium hard marked path. North-east wall. Nice panorama.
Kanin group map
Mountain huts and bivouacs
(1) Koča na Stolu, 1668m,
(2) Bivouac C.A.I. Manzano,
(3) Dom Petra Skalarja na Kaninu, 2260m, (041) 527-926,
(4) Rif. C. Gilberti, 1850m,
(5) Rif. Divisione Julia - Nevea, 1142m,
(6) Bivouac Marussich, 2050m,
(7) Dom na Predelu, 1154m.
The broadest group with high variety. While on the northern part giants with high walls stand, in the southern part there is a world of a different wildernes. Summits above the Trenta valley (upper part of Soča river) are also high above valleys. But they don't offer hard technical climbs. Still this does not mean they are easily ascendable. They are wild, steep, often grassy, with no paths. Special skills are needed to survive there. End of 19th and start of 20th century Trenta's wild hunters were unsurpassed climbers. Many of them were mountain guides of the great explorer of Julian Alps Julius Kugy.
Important peaks:
2678m Mangart. Ferrata. High north wall. Nice panorama.
2643m Jalovec. Beautiful. crystal-shape peak. Ferrata. North wall. Nice panorama.
2448m Pelc nad Klonicami. Long approach, hard to ascend. A typical 'Trenta' summit.
2379m Travnik. Scramble, not marked. Great north wall with hard routes (Aschenbrenner).
2376m Kotova špica. Nice sharp peak above Kotovo sedlo (saddle). Can be ascended only by (easy) climbing.
2347m Briceljk. Highest point of Loška stena (wall). Very lonesome. Route hard to find. NW wall. Nice panorama.
2344m Bavški Grintovec. High above Trenta. Ferrata. Great panorama.
2340m Vevnica. Hard accessible mountain with a nice shell shape. Hard ferrata. Nice big walls for harder climbing.
2332m Mojstrovka (Mala). Marked path. Nice ski tour from the summit. North wall. Panorama.
2305m Šite. Famous N wall for hard climbs. No path to the summit.
2274m Visoka Rateška Ponca. Ferrata. Great panorama.
2265m Strmi Strug. Mountain in the middle of the long Ponce chain. Hard to ascend, nice traverse.
2063m Pizzo di Mezzodi / Kopa. Northern outpost in Mangart group. Marked path. Nice panorama.
1911m Slemenova špica. Easy hike. Great panorama.
1653m Svinjak. A sharp landmark in the panorama of Bovec. Steep, but not dangerous access and fine panorama.
Mangart & Jalovec group map
Mountain huts and bivouacs
(1) Mihov dom, 1085m,
(2) Koča na Gozdu, 1226m, (050) 626641,
(3) Erjavčeva koča, 1525m, (041) 603-190, (050) 610-031,
(4) Tičarjev dom, 1620m, (050) 634571,
(5) Poštarski dom na Vršiču, 1688m, (01) 500 64 33, (041) 610029,
(6) Dom v Planici, 934m,
(7) Dom v Tamrju, 1108m, (04) 5876055,
(8) Koča pri izviru Soče, 886m, (04) 5866070,
(9) Koča Zlatorog, 622m,
(10) Zavetišče pod Špičkom, 2064m, 04/ 5866070, (041) 543 039,
(11) Mladinski tabor, 710m,
(12) Dom na Predelu, 1154m,
(13) Koča na Mangartskem sedlu, 1906m, (050) 630863,
(14) Biv. Nogara, 1850m,
(15) Rif. Luigi Zacchi, 1380m, 0428.61195,
(16) Kolja jama, 1500m.
Left on the picture, beyond Vrata valley is Triglav, while on the right side is Škrlatica (the high summit) and Martuljek group.
Besides other high, self-standing mountains, Martuljek group is a special pearl. Perhaps the most beautiful part of Julian Alps, standing right above the main Sava valley. The artistic composition of wild, hardly accessible peaks.
Important peaks:
2738m Škrlatica. Ferrata. North wall. Great panorama.
2621m Veliki Oltar. Nice routes of easy climb (II. degree). Wild surroundings. Nice panorama.
2602m Velika Ponca. In the middle of the wild Martuljek group. Easy climb and nice view.
2601m Razor. Ferrata. North wall. Great panorama.
2591m Dolkova špica. A nice panoramic mountain 'on the way to' Škrlatica. Marked routes (paths).
2547m Prisojnik. Koloss with two windows. Ferrata. North wall. Nice panorama.
2531m Dovški Križ. Easy climb (I. degree). Wild surroundings. Nice panorama.
2501m Stenar. Medium hard marked path. Skiing from the summit. North wall. Great panorama.
2497m Široka peč. "Accordeon" of Martuljek. Only for climbers. Broad north wall.
2472m Špik. Pearl of Martuljek. medium hard hike-up. North wall. Nice panorama.
2453m Planja. A generous mountain hosting herds of wild goats and one tired rock tower. Very hard climbing routes in its N wall.
2448m Škrnatarica. Hidden mountain above Amfiteater. Steep couloir and easy climb.
2440m Dovški Gamsovec. A side summit near Dolkova špica. Rarely approached.
2419m Pihavec. High grassy and rocky mountain above Zadnjica valley. Nice panorama.
2417m Kukova špica. The easternmost peak of Martuljek group. Steep scramble. Very hard ski tour. Nice panorama.
2410m Križ. A less importand peak where some mountain paths cross. Nice for tour skiing.
2392m Bovški Gamsovec. An unsurpassable viewpoint for Triglav north wall. Nice crossing of the summit.
2284m Frdamane police. High and hard north wall, easy climb from south. Nice view on Špik.
2108m Goličica. Hardly accessible and wild mountain south of Razor. Start of one of the wildest ridges in Julian Alps.
2074m Rušica. Wild peak in the western part of Martuljek group. Only for climbers.
Razor, Prisojnik, Škrlatica & Martuljek group map
Mountain huts and bivouacs
(1) Aljažev dom, 1015m, (04) 5891030, (031) 384011, (031) 384013,
(2) Bivak IV na Rušju, open,
(3) Bivak II in Velika Dnina, open,
(4) Bivak Za Akom - III, open,
(5) Biv. pod Špikom,
(6) Mihov dom, 1085m,
(7) Koča na Gozdu, 1226m, (050) 626641,
(8) Erjavčeva koča, 1525m, (041) 603-190, (050) 610-031,
(9) Tičarjev dom, 1620m, (050) 634571,
(10) Poštarski dom na Vršiču, 1688m, (01) 500 64 33, (041) 610029,
(11) Koča v Krnici, 1113m, (041) 654339,
(12) Koča Zlatorog, 622m,
(13) Pogačnikov dom, 2050m, (051) 221-319.
Martuljek group from north, from Karavanke/Karawanken.
Even if called Pre-Alps, some of these summits are still high enough, rugged and hard to be climbed. Towards the SW the whole massif is lowering down to the Po river plane, the hilly landscape is fruitful in lower parts and covered with dense woods on upper parts. The whole area is nice for hiking and biking.
Important peaks:
Monte Plauris - Musi range
1958m Monte Plauris / Lopič. Long, marked path. Great panorama.
1818m Monte Cadin. Marked path.
1869m Musi / Muzci. A very sharp and wild mountain range, almost impossible to be crossed. Some discrete points can be reached by marked paths.
Monte Chiampon group
1709m Monte Chiampon / Veliki Karman. Stll steep and rugged. Marked path, crossing of the whole ridge. Nice panorama.
1372m Monte Cuarnan / Mali Karman. A panoramic balcony above Gemona.
Kobariški Stol - Gran Monte range
1673m Kobariški Stol. Summit in a long range, south of Kanin. Road almost to the top. Nice skiing tour. Nice panorama.
1636m Gran Monte. A popular, grassy summit in the W part of the range.
The rest of Julian Pre-Alps group
1005m, Monte Iauar / Javor.
1167m, Monte Joanaz / Ivanac.
1124m, Monte Vogu.
1237m, Meja / Monte Mia.
1641m, Matajur / Mataiur.
1242m, Kuk / Monte Cucco.
812m, Korada.
609m, Sabotin.
Julian Pre-Alps group map
Mountain huts and bivouacs
No official huts of mountaineering organizations.
The Fore-hills
Črni vrh
On the eastern part, Julian Alps stretch towards the central Slovenia with a hilly landscape. Most of those hills are nice hikes and in winter also ski tour goals. The border with Dinaric Alps is Idrija river valley.
Below, you can see some nice scenes from these mountains.
Blegoš
Jelovica
Ratitovec
Getting There
By plane. The nearest airport (6o km away) is near Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.
By bus. From Ljubljana towards Kranjska gora, from Gorizia towards Bovec, from Udine towards Tarvisio.
By train. Ljubljana - Jesenice, Jesenice - Bohinj - Tolmin - Gorizia, Udine - Tarvisio.
By car.
From Ljubljana: Highway towards Jesenice, then ordinary road to Kranjska Gora.
From Austria: Through Karavanke tunnel or over Koren pass (Wurzen Pass) into Sava valley, highway to Tarvisio.
From Udine: Highway to Tarvisio.
From Trieste/Gorizia: By Soča valley to Bovec.
Mountain passes over Julian Alps:
Vršič pass
Vršič, 1611m. The road connects Soča valley (Bovec) with Sava valley (Kranjska Gora). Opened from end of May (depends very much of snow) till firs snow fall (usually in December).
Predel, 1156m. The road connects Soča valley (Bovec) with Tarvisio. During winter the road is closed only when snow can not be cleared.
Nevejski preval / Sella Nevea, 1195m. Connecting Jezerska dolina/Valle Rio da Lago and Trbiž/Tarvisio town with Reklanica/Raccolana valley.
Učja/Uccea, 700m. Connecting Soča/Isonzo valley and Po plane on the west, or towards NW Rezija/Resia valley.
Cable car Kanin: Summer 2004: Up - from 7:00 to 15:00 (each full hour). Down - from 8:00 to 16:00 (each full hour). Cable car Vogel (Bohinj): Spring 2006: Up - from 8:00 to 18:00 (each half hour). Down - from 8:00 to 18:00 (each half hour).
Towns, Valleys, Maps
The picture below shows main town and valleys of Julian Alps.
Valleys
Some valleys of Julian Alps are special pearls. As they don't belong to one particular group or mountain, I'll devote them a few words here.
Vrata valley is certainly among the most attractive ones. With a beautiful river Triglavska Bistrica, Peričnik waterfall, nice woods and meadows, and, of course, high walls all around with a monster - Triglav north wall.
Soča river is (not only by my opinion) one of the most beautiful river of Alps. It has a special turquois colour, from its souce down to Gorica city. The river itself, its gorges, ponds, meadows and views on high surrounding mountain can be admired by short hikes along it. Also some side gorges and waterfalls are very worth a visit. From Kal-Koritnica down to Kobarid and further on the river is a highly desired goal for rafting, cayaking and canoeing. But - this is a mountaineering site...
Nadiža river valley - see more on the Kanin Subgroup page!
Vintgar gorge is a finishing part of Radovna river. Being also beautiful in the upper part, the gorge has been for decades arranged for tourist visits.
Maps:
Kranjska Gora. Community of Kranjska Gora - Tourist map. 1:30000
Julijske Alpe - Vzhodni del (Eastern part). Planinska zveza Slovenije. 1:50000.
Julijske Alpe - Zahodni del (Western part). Planinska zveza Slovenije. 1:50000.
Julijske Alpe - Triglav. Planinska zveza Slovenije. 1:20000.
Julijske Alpe - Bohinj. Planinska zveza Slovenije. 1:20000.
Krnsko pogorje in Kobarid (Krn group). Planinska zveza Slovenije. 1:25000.
Trenta. Planinska zveza Slovenije. 1:25000.
Red Tape
Triglav national park: http://www.sigov.si/tnp/index.htm
When To Climb
In summer best months are from start of July till end of October.
For tour skiing the best months are from February till May. First snow usually falls in November, in certain areas skiing is possible till end of May.
Best areas for tour skiing:
Komna, The Valley of Triglav Lakes, Mountains north of Bohinj, Velo polje with Kanjavec, south and east slopes of Triglav massif, Stenar and Križ, almost whole Krn group, almost whole Kanin group, areas above Vršič pass.
Best high walls for climbing:
Triglav, Draški vrh above Krma, Vršac above Zadnjica valley, Martuljek (Široka peč, Špik), Prisojnik, Travnik and Šite (walls above Planica), Jalovec, Mangart (eastern part), Viš (eastern part), walls above Riofredo (south of Viš), Montaž, Monte Cimone, Loška stena, Jerebica etc.
Mountains above Trenta are a paradise for hard orientation adventures, routes without descriptions, hard ridges far away from civilization. Trenta style is a synonim in Slovenia for hard scramble and climbing in unknown terrain.
Camping
Here are some links to web pages where information is also in English:
February 3rd, 2008 - The fore-hills chapter inserted.
