Razor () is a pyramidal mountain in the
Julian Alps and the sixth-highest mountain in
Slovenia. First ascended by
Otto Sendtner Otto Sendtner (27 June 1813 – 21 April 1859) was a German botanist and phytogeography, phytogeographer born in Munich.
He received his education at the University of Munich, where he was a student of Karl Friedrich Schimper (1803–1867). Aft ...
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
Prisojnik or Prisank is a mountain of the Julian Alps in Slovenia. Its summit is 2,547m above sea level. It is located above the
Vršič Pass
The Vršič Pass (; sl, prelaz Vršič, it, passo della Moistrocca, german: Werschetzpass), with ...
, it serves to connect
Triglav
Triglav (; german: Terglau; it, Tricorno), 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. It is the centrepiece of Triglav Natio ...
and
Jalovec. It is included in
Triglav National Park and is administratively part of
Kranjska Gora.
The mountain is located in a limestone
karst
Karst is a topography formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum. It is characterized by underground drainage systems with sinkholes and caves. It has also been documented for more weathering-resistant ro ...
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 in 1842 by botanist
Otto Sendtner Otto Sendtner (27 June 1813 – 21 April 1859) was a German botanist and phytogeography, phytogeographer born in Munich.
He received his education at the University of Munich, where he was a student of Karl Friedrich Schimper (1803–1867). Aft ...
. Since then, numerous mountaineers have ascended the mountain. The more challenging routes are located on the mountain's northern and western faces ( high respectively) and have
via ferrata sections, while the southern and eastern () faces are considered
non-technical ascents. The most common routes are from the west, south, and east.
Although Razor can be ascended year-round, its ascent is easier between mid June to October. At other times, the snowy conditions call for specialized equipment. There are six
mountain huts on Razor, at heights ranging from . The main hut is the Pogačnik Lodge on the Križ Plateau (), standing on its southern side. The climber and writer
Julius Kugy gave Razor the nickname "The Royal of the Julian Alps".
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Mountains of the Julian Alps
Two-thousanders of Slovenia