Prestreljenik () is a mountain in the western range of the Julian Alps. The summit of the mountain lies on the Italian–

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n border, which runs along the Kanin group ridge in the area. The mountain's southern and northern slopes lie in the Slovenian municipality of Tolmin and the Italian commune of

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, respectively. The second-highest peak of the central part of the Kanin group, Prestreljenik is located about 2.5 km west of High Kanin / Canin Alto. It is best known for the "Window" (''Okno''), an erosion-arch feature located on its western ridge. This aperture is the source of both of the mountain's local

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s, ''Prestreljenik'' ("shot-through" in Slovene) and ''Forato'' (Italian for "pierced"). The peak is accessible via the eastern ridge from the Petar Skalar Lodge, or—by a different route—via either Bovec or (crossing the Italian border) Sella Nevea and the Celso Gilberti Chalet. In winter, the peak is a popular destination for alpine skiers. Okno Prestreljenik

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Mount Prestreljenik on Geopedia
Mountains of the Julian Alps Triglav National Park Two-thousanders of Slovenia {{Slovenia-geo-stub

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