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Julian Alps And Prealps
The Julian Alps and Prealps (in Slovenian ''Julijske Alpe v širšem smislu'', in Italian ''Alpi e Prealpi Giulie'') are a mountain range in the eastern part of the Alps. They are located in Slovenia and in Italy. Geography SOIUSA classification According to SOIUSA (''International Standardized Mountain Subdivision of the Alps'') the Julian Alps and Prealps are an Alpine section, classified in the following way: * main part = Eastern Alps * major sector = Southern Limestone Alps * section = Julian Alps * code = II/C-34 Subdivision The range are divided in two subsections:Tone Wraber, ''Goropisni atlas Alp''; on-line article about SOIUSAwww.gore-ljudje.net(access date: 2012-04-27) * Julian Alps ( SL: ''Julijskih Alp''; IT: ''Alpi Giulie'') - SOIUSA code:II/C-34.I; * Julian Prealps ( SL: ''Julijske Predalpe''; IT: ''Prealpi Giulie'') - SOIUSA code image:SOIUSA-sezioni.png, Alps by SOIUSA. SOIUSA (an acronym for - English language, English: ''International Standardized Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triglav
Triglav (; ; ), with an elevation of , is the highest mountain in Slovenia and the highest peak of the Julian Alps. The mountain is the pre-eminent symbol of the Slovene nation, appearing on the Coat of arms of Slovenia, coat of arms and Flag of Slovenia, flag of Slovenia. It is the centrepiece of Triglav National Park, Slovenia's only national park. Triglav was also the highest peak in Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Yugoslavia before Slovenia's independence in 1991. Name Various names have been used for the mountain through history. An old map from 1567 used the Latin name ''Ocra mons'', whereas Johann Weikhard von Valvasor called it ''Krma'' (the modern name of an Alpine valley in the vicinity) in the second half of the 17th century. According to the German mountaineer and professor Adolf Gstirner, the name ''Triglav'' first appeared in written sources as ''Terglau'' in 1452, but the original source has been lost. The next known occurrence of ''Terglau'' is cited b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SOIUSA Code
image:SOIUSA-sezioni.png, Alps by SOIUSA. SOIUSA (an acronym for - English language, English: ''International Standardized Mountain Subdivision of the Alps-ISMSA'') is a classification system of the Alps from the geography, geographic and toponomastic point of view. It was designed by :it:Sergio Marazzi, Sergio Marazzi, Italian researcher and author of the Orographic Atlas of the Alps ''SOIUSA''. His book was presented with the patronage of the Italian Alpine Club on 23 Jan 2006, but has yet to receive any formal acceptance. History The SOIUSA is an interpretation by Marazzi of the terrain of the Alps aiming to replace the traditional way the Alps were partitioned in Italy, the , which was adopted in 1926 by the Italian National Geographic Committee () after the IX Italian Geographic Congress (). SOIUSA takes into account the European geographic literature normalizing and standardizing the different national classification systems in use. It was publicly presented in a lecture org ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mountain Ranges Of Slovenia
A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited summit area, and is usually higher than a hill, typically rising at least above the surrounding land. A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in mountain ranges. Mountains are formed through tectonic forces, erosion, or volcanism, which act on time scales of up to tens of millions of years. Once mountain building ceases, mountains are slowly leveled through the action of weathering, through slumping and other forms of mass wasting, as well as through erosion by rivers and glaciers. High elevations on mountains produce colder climates than at sea level at similar latitude. These colder climates strongly affect the ecosystems of mountains: different elevations have different plants and animals. Because of the less hospitable terrain and climate, mountains te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matajur
Matajur () is a mountain in the Julian Alps on the border between Italy and Slovenia. It is located on the border between the Soča Valley and the Italian mountainous region known as Venetian Slovenia, with views over the Adriatic Sea. Its prominence is . Name Matajur was attested as ''Mons Regis'' circa 680, and as ''in Monte Majori'' in 1275. The Slovene name ''Matajur'' is derived via vowel harmony or akanye from ''*Motajur'' (< ''Mǫtmajur''), which was borrowed from a name that developed from ''Monte(m) maiōre(m)'' 'higher mountain'. It is known as ''Mat'jur'' in the |
Špik
Špik is a mountain in Slovenia, the fourteenth-highest peak in the Julian Alps The Julian Alps (, , , , ) are a mountain range of the Southern Limestone Alps that stretches from northeastern Italy to Slovenia, where they rise to 2,864 m at Mount Triglav, the highest peak in Slovenia. A large part of the Julian Alps is inclu ... at 2,472 m (8110 feet). Name The mountain's name is a borrowing from the German "''spitze''", (peak''' or '''point''') derived from its distinctively pointed shape (a cognate of the English "spike"). It is commonly known as "Špik" rather than "Spitze" in Austria, as its name represents an archaic dialectical Slovene borrowing of the German adjective, independent of name of the mountain. Mountaineering The two normal routes both start in the Krnica valley, and merge under the summit. The first transits the summit of Lipnica, while the other runs along the Kačji Graben ridge. The former has a few easy sections with fixed cables, while the la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rjavina
Rjavina is a mountain in Slovenian Julian Alps. It rises above sea level. Located between two Alpine glacial valleys, Kot and Krma, it offers nice views to some of the highest Slovenian peaks, including Triglav Triglav (; ; ), with an elevation of , is the highest mountain in Slovenia and the highest peak of the Julian Alps. The mountain is the pre-eminent symbol of the Slovene nation, appearing on the Coat of arms of Slovenia, coat of arms and Flag ..., Škrlatica and Rž. Southeast of the peak there lies one of the highest alpine huts in Slovenia, The Valentin Stanič lodge, at above sea level. References * * * * * External links * Mountains of the Julian Alps Two-thousanders of Slovenia {{Slovenia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prisojnik
Prisojnik or Prisank is a mountain of the Julian Alps in Slovenia, the 18th tallest peak in the country at a height of 2,547 m. A popular hiking and climbing destination, it is located immediately above the well-traveled Vršič Pass, from where most ascents begin. Etymology The mountain's name derives from *''Prisъln(ьn)ikъ'', composed of the prefix ''pri-'' 'by, at' + the root *''sъlnь'' 'sun' + the noun-forming suffix ''-(n)ikъ'', literally meaning 'the one near the sun'. The designation refers to the fact that, seen from the north, the sun travels across the mountain during the course of the day. The peak is known as Monte Prisani in Italian. Unusually for a prominent feature in the Julian Alps and less than 10 km from the modern Austrian border, it has no common German name. History In the interwar period, the Rapallo Border between the then-kingdoms of Yugoslavia and Italy had run along the top of the Prisojnik ridge. Mountaineering Prisojnik boasts two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanin (mountain)
280px, High Kanin The Kanin Mountains or the Canin Mountains ( Resian: ''Ćanen'', (, ), mostly simply Kanin or Canin, are a mountain range in the Western Julian Alps, on the border of Slovenia and Italy. Their highest summit, High Kanin (, ) is 2,587 m above sea level, while the adjoining Little Kanin (''Mali Kanin'') is 2571 m; the pair are respectively the 12th and 13th tallest peaks in Slovenia. The Kanin range separates Slovenia's upper Soča Valley from Italy's Resia Valley. The Slovenian side of the range is part of the Municipality of Bovec and hosts the highest ski resort in the country, while the Italian side is part of Udine Province and hosts the Sella Nevea resort. The karst landscape features a number of pits, shafts, and other erosion features, with Vrtoglavica Cave holding the record for having the deepest single vertical drop ( pitch) of any cave on earth, at a depth of . The Kanin Mountains are an important identity symbol of the people of the Resia Val ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Razor (mountain)
Razor () is a pyramidal mountain in the Julian Alps and the sixth-highest mountain in Slovenia. First ascended by Otto Sendtner in 1842, it is now frequently ascended, with numerous mountain huts available for climbers. Location and description Razor is part of the Julian Alps in Slovenia, and is bordered by the Luknja and Vršič passes to the east and west, and the Krnica and Trenta valleys to the north and south. Together with its neighbouring mountain Prisojnik, it serves to connect Triglav and Jalovec. It is included in Triglav National Park and is administratively part of Kranjska Gora. The mountain is located in a limestone karst region, with the Križ Plateau (''Kriški podi'') below it being a typical example. The area has been heavily shaped by erosion, caused by glaciation, rivers, and precipitation; as a result, it has many caves, sinkholes, and limestone pavements. Climate Razor is snow-covered from November to early June. Ascent Razor was first ascended i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jalovec (mountain)
Mount Jalovec (; , ) is a mountain in the Julian Alps. With an elevation of 2,645 m, it is the sixth-highest peak in Slovenia. It stands between the Tamar, Koritnica, and Trenta Alpine valleys. Nearby peaks include Mangart to the west, Travnik and Mojstrovka to the east, and Ponce to the north. The Log Cliff (, ) stands immediately southwest of Mount Jalovec. Name Mount Jalovec was attested in written sources as early as 1763–87 as ''Jellauz'' and ''Jelauz''. The name is derived from the Slovene adjective ''jalov'' 'barren, infertile', referring to the lack of vegetation on the slopes of the mountain. See also * List of mountains in Slovenia * Julian Alps The Julian Alps (, , , , ) are a mountain range of the Southern Limestone Alps that stretches from northeastern Italy to Slovenia, where they rise to 2,864 m at Mount Triglav, the highest peak in Slovenia. A large part of the Julian Alps is inclu ... References Bibliography * External links * * * {{DEFAULTSOR ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangart
Mangart or Mangrt is a mountain in the Julian Alps, located on the border between Italy and Slovenia. With an elevation of , it is the List of mountains in Slovenia, fourth-highest peak in Slovenia, after Triglav, Škrlatica and Mali Triglav. It was first climbed in 1794 by the naturalist Franz von Hohenwart. Mangart is also the name of the mountain range between the Koritnica Valley and the Mangart Valley, with the highest peak called ''Veliki Mangart'' (Big Mount Mangart). Name Mount Mangart was attested in historical sources in 1617 as ''Monhart''. The name is of German origin, derived from the personal name ''Mainhart'' (from Old High German ''Maganhard''). In addition to serving as the name of the mountain, this German name has also developed into Slovene surnames such as ''Manhart'' and ''Menart''. Access The road to Mangart Saddle (; ) is the highest road in Slovenia. The Mangart Pass Lodge is located at the western foot of Mangart. There are under Mangart's northern face ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Škrlatica
Škrlatica, historically also known as Suhi plaz, is a mountain in the Slovenian Julian Alps. With its summit at 2,740m above sea level, it is the second-highest peak in Slovenia (after Triglav at 2,864m) and the third highest in the Julian Alps as a whole (after Triglav and Jôf di Montasio / Montaž at 2,754m). Despite its height, the mountain has a low prominence, as its peak is part of a long, curtain-like ridge. Name The name ''Škrlatica'' is a dialect development from *''Škriljatica'', derived from ''škril'' 'stone slab', referring to a mountain with many stone slabs. The name is unrelated to the Slovene color word ''škrlat'' 'scarlet'. The mountain's archaic name, ''Suhi plaz,'' pertains to an avalanche-prone scree Scree is a collection of broken rock fragments at the base of a cliff or other steep rocky mass that has accumulated through periodic rockfall. Landforms associated with these materials are often called talus deposits. The term ''scree'' is ap ... b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
