Alppiseikkailut Friuli-Venezia Giuliassa

Alpine Passes & Adventures

This collection traverses the rugged Carnic and Julian Alps, spanning the borders of Italy, Austria, and Slovenia. These high-altitude routes include the Mangart Saddle, the highest road in Slovenia reaching 2,072 meters, and the Plöcken Pass, a historic crossing used since Roman times. The selection highlights diverse terrain, from the narrow, winding ascent of Passo del Cason di Lanza to the year-round hub at Naßfeld Pass, offering access to high-mountain pastures and strategic historical sites from the First World War.

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Plöcken Pass

Plöcken Pass is a high mountain pass in the Carnic Alps mountain range at the border between the Austrian state of Carinthia and the Friuli…

Antonio De Lorenzo / CC BY 2.5

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Mauria Pass

The Mauria Pass is a high mountain pass between the regions of Veneto and Friuli in Italy.

Erik / CC BY 2.0

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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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Passo del Cason di Lanza / Lanzenpass

This 1,555-meter-high mountain pass connects Paularo and Pontebba in the Carnic Alps. The narrow, winding road is a strategic gateway to alpine pastures and features several hiking trails leading to First World War fortifications on Mount Zermula.