The sphynx of Triglav

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The sphynx of Triglav

The sphynx of Triglav

The most vertical part of Triglav north wall is made of a different, harder rock. The tower is called Sfinga - Sphynx, and hosts a few very hard climbing routes. September 2007.
Vid Pogachnik
on Oct 17, 2007 11:21 am
Lat/Lon: 46.40566°N / 13.84143°E
Image Type(s): Scenery
Image ID: 348460

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Tomas Kristofory

Tomas Kristofory - Oct 17, 2007 12:30 pm - Voted 10/10

Wow!

How magnificent face! Wonderful photo! Cheers Tomas ;)

Vid Pogachnik

Vid Pogachnik - Oct 17, 2007 12:42 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Wow!

Thanks, Tomas :)

Vid Pogachnik

Vid Pogachnik - Oct 17, 2007 2:40 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: How

From classical climbs degree VI/A2 (Kunaver-Drasler) up, towards free climbs IX/IX+ (The Face of Sfinga). Routes just in Sfinga are up to 350m high. So, even if the north wall of Triglav is more than 1000 meters high, just the Sfinga part is only 1/3. Climbers usually dopn't come from below the wall, but enter the Amfiteater (below Sfinga) from the side - by ledges, from the protected route over the western ridge.

Herb

Herb - Oct 20, 2007 1:36 pm - Voted 10/10

Very majestic!!

Thanks for sharing,
Herbert

Vid Pogachnik

Vid Pogachnik - Oct 22, 2007 11:31 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Very majestic!!

You're welcome, Herbert :)

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