Mangart (2679m) is the fourth highest peak in Slovenia and the fifth highest in the Julian Alps. There are several trails leading to the top, but certainly the most visited are the two that start from the Mangart saddle (2050m). The Mangart saddle is reached by one of the most beautiful panoramic mountain roads in Europe, the Mangart road. The entire road (12 km) is paved. The paths leading from the saddle to the top are the so-called Italian and Slovenska smer (there is also Via Italiana, but that's something else). The Italian direction is an "ordinary" rocky hiking trail with several cables that serve exclusively as a helper and the vast majority of mountaineers go to the top of it. The other one, Slovenska, is ‘Via Ferrata’ and is followed by a much smaller number of hikers. Of course, it requires more mountaineering experience and skills, with the use of self-insurance equipment. In both cases, the climb takes about two hours. Given the small difference in altitude and the existence of an ‘ordinary’ trail, Mangart is certainly the most accessible peak above 2500 m in Slovenia, and most likely in the entire Julian Alps.
Mala Mojstrovka (2332m), is part of the ridge that consists of three peaks; Little Mojstrovka, Big Mojstrovka and Last Mojstrovka. Due to easy access from the Vršič pass, Mala Mojstrovka is one of the most visited peaks above 2000m in the Julian Alps. Just like Mangart, it has several trails that lead to the top, and the most visited are the "Hanz Road" (attractive Via Ferrata) on the north side and the "normal" trail on the south side. To the top it takes about 2 hours walk, and "Hanzova poti" maybe half an hour more.
The Dolomites or Dolomite Alps are a mountain group in the eastern Alps in Italy. They are mainly located in the province of Belluno (Veneto) and, to a lesser extent, in the provinces of South Tyrol and Trentino (all in northeastern Italy).
By convention, it stretches from the Adige river in the west to Piava in the east, and between the Puster valley in the north and the Sugana valley in the south. One national park (Parco Nazionale Dolomiti Bellunesi) and several regional parks are located in the Dolomites.
In August 2009, the Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Dolomites have 21 peaks higher than 3,000 m above sea level and cover an area of about 141,903 hectares. There are some of the most beautiful Alpine landscapes with vertical rocks, steep cliffs and a large density of narrow, deep and long valleys. There are varied landscapes of great geological significance, such as natural columns and walls, karst formations (the largest number of different limestone formations in a limited area in the world) is, peaks and glaciers. They testify to the rich geomorphological past of rocks formed by erosion, earthquakes and glaciation.
Some standalone rocks are more than 1,500 m from their bottom, and are among the highest limestone cliffs in the world. This is why landslides, floods and avalanches are common in this area.
Dolomites are perhaps the most visited mountain massif in the world, which is the cause of their only flaw - too crowded.
Triglav (2864m) is the highest peak of Slovenia and the Julian Alps in general, and is a great challenge for many hikers, not only Croatian and Slovenian. There is no easy path to the top, all approaches are characterised as ‘zelo zahtevne poti’ (meaning that all are ‘Via Ferrata’), i.e. there is no possibility of reaching the top without cables and wedges. Most hikers organize a trip to Triglav as a two-day trip, because it is so much more comfortable and easier and there is much more time to enjoy the Alpine highlands (of course, there are those who do it in the summer months in one day). The summer season of climbing Triglav lasts only a few months, so it is always crowded at that time. The most common starting points for the final climb are the mountain huts Kredarica and Planika. Although they are among Slovenia's largest mountain huts, sleeping places are almost always filled, especially on weekends. The most commonly used approach is the one over Mali Triglav, and there is always a big crowd on it, because there are connecting trails from Kredarica and Planika. For this reason, we are not going that way, but through the Triglavska škrbina. We also come down through Triglavska škrbina, but this time towards the carriage on Dolič, so that in both cases we avoid the crowds, waiting and passing on the track between Triglav and Mali Triglav.
Klafferkessel is a high mountain plateau at 2,300 meters above sea level in the Schladminger Tauern mountain range. The high mountain landscape impresses with a special flora and is a relic of the last Ice Age. About 30 alpine lakes on this plateau form the center of "Wild Waters" in the Untertal Valley. Although the 3-day tour is a bit more leisurely, with more rest time, Klafferkessel still remains a relatively demanding mountain trail and requires a certain amount of fitness.
The Dolomites or Dolomite Alps are a mountain group in the eastern Alps in Italy. They are mainly located in the province of Belluno (Veneto) and, to a lesser extent, in the provinces of South Tyrol and Trentino (all in northeastern Italy).
By convention, it stretches from the Adige river in the west to Piava in the east, and between the Puster valley in the north and the Sugana valley in the south. One national park (Parco Nazionale Dolomiti Bellunesi) and several regional parks are located in the Dolomites.
In August 2009, the Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Dolomites have 21 peaks higher than 3,000 m above sea level and cover an area of about 141,903 hectares. There are some of the most beautiful Alpine landscapes with vertical rocks, steep cliffs and a large density of narrow, deep and long valleys. There are varied landscapes of great geological significance, such as natural columns and walls, karst formations (the largest number of different limestone formations in a limited area in the world) is, peaks and glaciers. They testify to the rich geomorphological past of rocks formed by erosion, earthquakes and glaciation.
Some standalone rocks are more than 1,500 m from their bottom, and are among the highest limestone cliffs in the world. This is why landslides, floods and avalanches are common in this area.
Dolomites are perhaps the most visited mountain massif in the world, which is the cause of their only flaw - too crowded.
The Triglav Lakes Valley is an alpine valley, located between Bohinj and Trento. The valley is about 8 km long. Some call it the Valley of the Seven Lakes. Numerous discussions have been held about the number of lakes in the valley, but most often there are seven lakes, because the other water surfaces are, in fact, only lukewarm that dry up, so they are not counted as lakes. The valley of the Triglav Lakes, during the first boom of mountaineering in Slovenia, was considered one of the most beautiful areas in the Julian Alps. There is also Koča near Triglav Lakes, one of the oldest mountain houses in Slovenia, originally built in 1880. Near the house there is a memorial plaque Alojzije Knafelac, the creator of red and white markings, which is still used today, both in Slovenia and in Croatia.
The Dolomites or Dolomite Alps are a mountain group in the eastern Alps in Italy. They are mainly located in the province of Belluno (Veneto) and, to a lesser extent, in the provinces of South Tyrol and Trentino (all in northeastern Italy).
By convention, it stretches from the Adige river in the west to Piava in the east, and between the Puster valley in the north and the Sugana valley in the south. One national park (Parco Nazionale Dolomiti Bellunesi) and several regional parks are located in the Dolomites.
In August 2009, the Dolomites were declared a natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Dolomites have 21 peaks higher than 3,000 m above sea level and cover an area of about 141,903 hectares. There are some of the most beautiful Alpine landscapes with vertical rocks, steep cliffs and a large density of narrow, deep and long valleys. There are varied landscapes of great geological significance, such as natural columns and walls, karst formations (the largest number of different limestone formations in a limited area in the world) is, peaks and glaciers. They testify to the rich geomorphological past of rocks formed by erosion, earthquakes and glaciation.
Some standalone rocks are more than 1,500 m from their bottom, and are among the highest limestone cliffs in the world. This is why landslides, floods and avalanches are common in this area.
Dolomites are perhaps the most visited mountain massif in the world, which is the cause of their only flaw - too crowded.
Dinara (1831 m) is the highest Croatian mountain. Although it is not the highest mountain of the Dinaric Mountains, Dinara has become a symbol of the largest mountain range on the Balkan Peninsula and gave it its name. Once you visit the highest peak of Croatia, for most mountaineers Croats is a special emotional experience. The peak is marked with a geodetic column which now reads ‘1831 peaks of Croatia’. There is still ‘SINJAL 1831’ next to the column on the large stone, as this was the name of this peak until recently. It is assumed that Dinara was named after the Illyrian tribe Dindara, which lived on the eastern side of the mountain. The peak of Sinjal is named after the geodetic mark at the top (signal). From the top there is a view in all directions, northeast on Troglav and Horse, southeast on Perućko Lake, south on Kiev Kozjak and Svilaj, and west on Promina.
Premužić trail is certainly the most famous hiking trail in Croatia. It is considered a true masterpiece of construction, because it was built in stone - drywall, and is laid out in such a way that it takes us in a very simple way to the harshest and most karst parts of northern Velebit - Hajdučka and Rožanska hips, which are the most attractive part of the trail, as well as northern Velebit in general. This unusual karst empire is a group containing about 50 rocky peaks over 1600 m high, which attract numerous visitors with their shapes. The trail stretches along the ridge of the mountain from Zavižan to Baška Oštarije in central Velebit, and is about 50 km long. The trail has no difficult climbs, so it is suitable for visitors not used to hiking, but it should be remembered that it is still three days walking 16-18 km.
Premužić trail is certainly the most famous hiking trail in Croatia. It is considered a true masterpiece of construction, because it was built in stone - drywall, and is laid out in such a way that it takes us in a very simple way to the harshest and most karst parts of northern Velebit - Hajdučka and Rožanska hips, which are the most attractive part of the trail, as well as northern Velebit in general. This unusual karst empire is a group containing about 50 rocky peaks over 1600 m high, which attract numerous visitors with their shapes. The trail stretches along the ridge of the mountain from Zavižan to Baška Oštarije in central Velebit, and is about 50 km long. The trail has no difficult climbs, so it is suitable for visitors not used to hiking, but it should be remembered that it is still three days walking 16-18 km.