Triglav National Park

Viewpoints and natural landmarks in Triglav National Park

Slovenia's Natural Wonders

Triglav National Park encompasses the jagged limestone peaks and emerald waters of the Julian Alps. This collection highlights the park's diverse geology, from the carved depths of Vintgar and Mostnica Gorges to the high-altitude Mangart Saddle and the Triglav Lakes Valley. It includes natural monuments like the Heathen Maiden rock face, the 78-meter Savica Waterfall, and numerous alpine peaks offering panoramic views over glacial valleys and Lake Bohinj.

Slovenia's Natural Wonders — Map

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Bled Gorge

Vintgar Gorge or Bled Gorge is a 1.6-kilometer gorge in northwestern Slovenia in the municipalities of Gorje and Bled, four kilometers…

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Triglav Lakes Valley

The Triglav Lakes Valley is a rocky hanging valley in the Julian Alps in Slovenia, below the sheer sides of Mount Tičarica and Mount…

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Mangart Saddle

Mangart Saddle or the Mangart Pass is a mountain saddle in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. It has an elevation of 2,072 metres.

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Mostnica Gorge

Two-kilometer gorge carved by the Mostnica River, featuring crystal-clear pools and unique rock erosions like the "Little Elephant."

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Viševnik

A 2,132-meter peak in the Julian Alps, known for being one of the most accessible two-thousand-meter mountains from the Pokljuka plateau.

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Big Soča gorge

A 750-meter long limestone canyon on the Soča River, reaching depths of 15 meters with narrow passages and emerald water.

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Savica Waterfall

An A-shaped waterfall where the Savica River emerges from the middle of a cliff, dropping 78 meters into a karst pool.

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Planica

Planica is an Alpine valley in northwestern Slovenia, extending south from the border village of Rateče, not far from another well-known…

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Soča-Koritnica

The confluence of the Soča and Koritnica rivers, characterized by contrasting water colors and deep limestone pools.

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Predil Pass

The Predil Pass or Predel Pass is a high mountain pass on the border between Italy and Slovenia.

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Viewpoint Supca

A scenic overlook on the Vršič Pass road providing views of the Prisojnik mountain face and the Heathen Maiden rock formation.

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The galleries

Wooden walkways and galleries built into the limestone walls of the Vintgar Gorge to allow passage above the Radovna River.

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Krma

Krma is an alpine valley in the Julian Alps in the Upper Carniola region, northwestern Slovenia.

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Slemenova špica

A 1,911-meter grassy summit famous for its small alpine lakes and panoramic views of the pointed Jalovec peak.

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Loška Koritnica

A glacial valley surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Julian Alps, including Mangart and Jalovec.

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Slonček / Elephant Head

A natural limestone formation within the Mostnica Gorge that resembles an elephant's head and trunk submerged in water.

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Triglav View

A vantage point offering clear views of Mount Triglav, the highest peak in Slovenia.

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Mostnica Gorge

Scenic sections of the canyon carved by the Mostnica stream near the village of Stara Fužina.

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Savica

The source of the Sava Bohinjka river, featuring a dramatic karst spring and waterfall.

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Korita Mlinarice

A narrow limestone gorge carved by the Mlinarica stream, visible from a secured viewing platform near the Vršič Pass.

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Žlejžn viewpoint

An observation point near the Vogel ski area offering expansive views of Lake Bohinj and the surrounding alpine peaks.

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Sleme prelaz

A mountain saddle located between the Vršič Pass and the trail to Slemenova špica.

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Hudičev Most

A high stone bridge crossing the Mostnica Gorge, providing a vertical view 20 meters down into the canyon.

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Vogar

A popular mountain pasture and paragliding launch site offering panoramic views over Lake Bohinj.

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Vratca prelaz

A high-altitude mountain pass providing passage between alpine ridges in the central Julian Alps.

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Doline Suho Pičnice

A high-altitude karst depression located in the rugged alpine terrain of the Julian Alps.

Mrežce

A 1,965-meter peak on the edge of the Pokljuka plateau with direct views across the valley to Mount Triglav.

Draški rob

A ridge-line viewpoint offering vistas over the Triglav National Park's central mountain range.

Brda

A summit in the Julian Alps located near the Debela Peč ridge, overlooking the Krma Valley.

Vpisna knjiga

A mountain summit registration box where hikers can log their ascent, located in the Southern Julian Alps.

Planina Tamar

A glacial valley at the end of the Planica valley, featuring a mountain hut and views of the Jalovec north face.

Kredarica

Location of Slovenia's highest mountain hut and a key base for climbing Mount Triglav.

Vodnikov Lookout Point

A lookout point named after the poet Valentin Vodnik, overlooking the Upper Bohinj Valley and Lake Bohinj.

Tosc

A massive, flat-topped mountain (2,275m) known for its impressive limestone walls facing the Pokljuka plateau.

Veliki Draški Vrh

A 2,243-meter peak located between the Pokljuka plateau and the central Julian Alps.

Srenjski preval

A mountain pass connecting the Viševnik and Mali Draški vrh peaks.

Jezerska Planina

An alpine pasture in the mountains above Lake Bohinj, traditionally used for high-altitude cattle grazing.

Debeli Vrh

A 2,390-meter peak situated in the central part of the Julian Alps.

Eagles viewpoint

A viewpoint located on the slopes of Mount Vogel, providing a bird's-eye view of Lake Bohinj.

Ablanca

A sharp 2,004-meter peak rising above the Konjščica alpine pasture.

Studorski preval

A high mountain pass (1,892m) situated on a hiking route between Pokljuka and the Triglav Lakes Valley.

Doline Črne Vode

A series of waterfalls and pools formed by the Črna Voda stream in the Tamar Valley.

Mala Korita

A 100-meter long, narrow gorge on the upper Soča River with deep turquoise pools.

Triglavsko okno

A natural window-like opening in the rocky ridge of the mountain, created by erosion.

Heathen Maiden

A natural rock formation on the north face of Mount Prisojnik that resembles a giant female face.

Lipanski vrh

A 1,974-meter peak offering views over the Pokljuka forests and the central Julian Alps.

Mali Draški vrh

A 2,132-meter mountain known for its distinctive pyramid shape and steep rocky faces.

Kredarica

A prominent peak in the Triglav range, home to the highest meteorological station in Slovenia.

Konjski vrh

A peak in the lower Julian Alps offering views of the surrounding valleys and ridges.

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