Triglav

Triglav National Park Julian Alps

A symbol of great value and a recognizable brand name among the hiking and climbing enthusiasts of the Julian Alps

PRo HIkE DESTINATIoN

The Triglav National Park public institution  www.tnp.si Ljubljanska cesta 27, SI-4260 Bled t +386 (0)4 578 02 00 e triglavski-narodni-park@tnp.gov.si

Aljaž Tower on Triglav

Mount Triglav (2,864 m) in the Julian Alps is a first-rate national symbol for Slovenians and is also depicted on the coat of arms of the Republic of Slovenia. As the nation's highest mountain, it has inspired explorers, mountaineers and alpine climbers since the 18th century, when it was first conquered by four hearty men from Bohinj. The time of the first ascents to the highest peaks and exploration of wilderness coincide with the beginnings of tourism and nature conservation. Due to the exceptional beauty and pristine nature with cultural landscape and cultural heritage, the vast area of the Julian Alps in Slovenia is protected as the sole national park in the country, which is named after Triglav. Triglav is a mountain, a legend and a symbol, and as such a visible asset both domestically and internationally and an increasingly recognisable brand for explorers of the Julian Alps.

The Aljaž Tower was erected as early as 1895, when the priest Jakob Aljaž purchased the peak of Triglav and erected a storm shelter there. The Aljaž Tower is a recognisable icon of the highest Slovenian mountain and a cultural monument of national importance.

How and from where to Triglav? How can an ascent of Triglav remain a true mountaineering experience and something precious that requires effort and knowledge, and how do we visit the peak in a considerate way, so that we can fully appreciate and protect Triglav?

On the way from Bohinj Triglav from the Vrata valley

The path of the Bohinj pioneers

2,864 m

The route runs from the valley across the Uskovnica mountain pasture and further around the stocky Tosc to the Velo Polje mountain pasture on the southern side of Triglav. From there you climb to the top past the Planika Lodge.

Designation on the map: 1 Hiking time: 12 hours of climb Length: 31.1 km Difficulty: difficult Elevation gain: 2,400 m Starting point: parking lot Camp Danica, Bohinjska Bistrica GPS coordinates: 46.2743 N, 13.9487 E

On the way from Trenta

The path of the wild game hunters

2,864 m

The route takes you from Zadnjica Valley along the military mule track towards Luknja. At the fork in the path, you go in the direction of the lodge on the Dolič Saddle. You continue towards Triglavska Škrbina and along the ridge to the top.

Designation on the map: 3 Hiking time: 6-7 hours of climb Length: 14.3 km Difficulty: difficult Elevation gain: 2,250 m Starting point: parking lot in the Zadnjica Valley GPS coordinates: 46.3819N, 13.7619 E

The path of the first mountain guides

2,864 m

From the Vrata Valley, the path rises steeply along the edge of the rock wall, which you conquer along a protected path over several steep ridges. It runs further to Kredarica and along the ridge to the top of Triglav.

Designation on the map: 2 Hiking time: 6-7 hours of climb Length: 7.6 km Difficulty: very difficult Elevation gain: 1,850 m Starting point: parking lot in the Vrata Valley GPS coordinates: 46.4127 N, 13.8464 E