Bergtoppen in de Julische Alpen

Julian Alps Peaks

The Julian Alps span the border of Slovenia and Italy, characterized by dramatic limestone formations and steep ridges. This collection features the region's most significant summits, from the 2,864-meter Triglav, Slovenia’s national symbol, to the technical faces of Jalovec and Škrlatica. The list includes historic sites like Rombon, marked by WWI fortifications, and accessible viewpoints like Slemenova špica and Monte Lussari, known for its mountaintop sanctuary. These peaks offer diverse terrain ranging from high-altitude karst plateaus to jagged glacial horns.

Julian Alps Peaks — Kaart

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Triglav

Triglav, with an elevation of 2,863.65 metres, is the highest mountain in Slovenia and the highest peak of the Julian Alps.

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Viševnik

A 2,132-meter peak in the Triglav range, frequently climbed from the Pokljuka plateau. It serves as a popular viewpoint for the south face of Triglav.

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Vogel

Standing at 1,922 meters, this summit is part of the lower Bohinj mountains. It is accessible via cable car and is home to a major high-altitude ski resort.

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Krn

Krn is a mountain in northwestern Slovenia. It is the highest peak of the Krn Mountains, a sub-chain of the southwestern Julian Alps.

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Jalovec

Mount Jalovec is a mountain in the Julian Alps. With an elevation of 2,645 m, it is the sixth-highest peak in Slovenia.

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Jôf di Montasio

The Jôf di Montasio is a mountain located in the Province of Udine, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy.

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Škrlatica

Škrlatica, historically also known as Suhi plaz, is a mountain in the Slovenian Julian Alps.

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Špik

Špik is a mountain in the Slovenian Julian Alps. Its summit is at 2,472 m above sea level.

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Kanin / Canin

A 2,587-meter peak on the Slovenian-Italian border. It is characterized by extensive karst plateaus, deep shafts, and the highest ski center in the region.

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Stenar

Stenar is a mountain in Julian Alps in the Razor and Prisojnik group. The top of the mountain offers a good panoramic view of the…

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Slemenova špica

A 1,911-meter grassy summit near the Vršič Pass. It is known for its panoramic views of the Jalovec north face and its groves of larch trees.

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Monte Lussari

A 1,790-meter peak in the Italian Julian Alps featuring a 14th-century pilgrimage church and a small mountain village at its summit.

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Svinjak

A 1,653-meter peak overlooking the Bovec basin. Its distinct sharp, pyramidal profile has earned it the nickname the "Matterhorn of Bovec."

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Kanjavec

Kanjavec is a 2,569-metre mountain in the center of Triglav National Park.

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Rombon

This 2,208-meter mountain was a strategic site during the First World War. The slopes still contain ruins of fortifications, tunnels, and trenches from the Isonzo Front.

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Prisojnik

Prisojnik or Prisank is a mountain of the Julian Alps in Slovenia. Its summit is 2,547m above sea level.

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Razor

Razor is a pyramidal mountain in the Julian Alps and the sixth-highest mountain in Slovenia.