Visit Triglav National Park

13 Feb

Julian Alps provide endless possibilities for adventure and an insatiable source of inspiration. Amazing beauty, pure and intact nature of the Triglav National Park and a true paradise on Earth.

In the last 5 years out of two decades climbing, skiing, biking and speed-flying in the mountains, many compelling visuals have been made for the ever lasting memories. The stories behind these images have had an immense impact on our life and lifestyle and we found them worth sharing.

Here are the stories behind the images that hang on our main staircase wall. All were shot in the Julian Alps and each of the photos holds everlasting, precious and sweet memories.

The Julian Alps (Slovene: Julijske Alpe, Italian: Alpi Giulie) are a mountain range of the Southern Limestone Alps that stretch from northeastern Italy to Slovenia, where they rise to 2,864 m at Mount Triglav, the highest peak in Slovenia and of the former Yugoslavia. They are named after Julius Caesar, who founded the municipium of Cividale del Friuli at the foot of the mountains. A large part of the Julian Alps is included in Triglav National Park. (Wikipedia)

At the end of the article colour images are available in a full screen gallery in our Triglav National Park hotel corner.

Stories behind images: The Julian Alps

Zadnja MojstrovkaMountains above Vršič, the highest road pass in Slovenia - connecting Kranjska Gora and Bovec or Sava and Soča valleys, provide elegant access to the higher alpine terrain. Mountains of Mala Mojstrovka, Velika-, Srednja- and Zadnja … — Zadnja Mojstrovka
Mountains above Vršič, the highest road pass in Slovenia - connecting Kranjska Gora and Bovec or Sava and Soča valleys, provide elegant access to the higher alpine terrain. Mountains of Mala Mojstrovka, Velika-, Srednja- and Zadnja Mojstrovka, Travnik and Šite ridge ends with another alpine crown jewel - Mount Jalovec (2645 m, 6th highest mountain in Slovenia)!
The shot was made in july, when alpinists tackled the last pitch of a popular climb on the north wall of Zadnja Mojstrovka (2354 m) just before sunset. Jalovec (left) and Mangart (right) dominate the beautiful skyline above Tamar valley far below (down right). It was a rather windy afternoon and climbers were pretty anxious to end the shoot as soon as possible.

Veliki OltarThe mountains above Vrata, from the side of Martuljek (north) in particular, are rather secluded. As there are no marked trails to the summits, these peaks are much less visited. Among them are Visoki Rokav and Veliki Oltar.Mountaineer s… — Veliki Oltar
The mountains above Vrata, from the side of Martuljek (north) in particular, are rather secluded. As there are no marked trails to the summits, these peaks are much less visited. Among them are Visoki Rokav and Veliki Oltar.
Mountaineer standing on a ridge between Veliki Oltar and Visoki Rokav with Škrlatica, second highest mountain in Slovenia, looming in the background on the right. Photo was taken on the shortest day of the year, 21st December with cold northerly winds battering us on the summit.

TriglavTriglav with an elevation of 2,864 metres 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 National Park, Slovenia's on… — Triglav
Triglav with an elevation of 2,864 metres 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 National Park, Slovenia's only national park.
The image was captured on the last stage of a grand adventure. Along with friends from Freeapproved and with support of Adidas Terrex an adventure endeavour combining multiple disciplines of cycling, trail running, downhill biking, kayaking, running, caving and climbing was completed. A single day 12-hour push from the Adriatic Sea to the summit of Triglav human powered.

Debela PečAn accessible mountain from Pokljuka plateau, Debela peč (2,014 m) is one of the most popular peaks in the area with great views of Mount Triglav and other giants in the center of the Julian Alps.Debela peč was chosen as a closing scene f… — Debela Peč
An accessible mountain from Pokljuka plateau, Debela peč
(2,014 m) is one of the most popular peaks in the area with great views of Mount Triglav and other giants in the center of the Julian Alps.
Debela peč was chosen as a closing scene for the short movie The Boundless Sky, which is about love for flying and paragliding, hike & fly in particular.

Dolkova špicaQuite possibly one of the most overlooked vistas of the famous Triglav north face, Dolkova špica (2,322 m) stands right across Vrata valley with unprecedented view of Triglav.This night shot of a mountaineer pointing his headlamp toward… — Dolkova špica
Quite possibly one of the most overlooked vistas of the famous Triglav north face, Dolkova špica (2,322 m) stands right across Vrata valley with unprecedented view of Triglav.
This night shot of a mountaineer pointing his headlamp toward the starry sky with the Milky Way right above mount Triglav was carefully planned and executed. On the left in the valley the towns of Jesenice and Lesce are visible. We slept on the summit that night, continuing the shoot next morning for the sunrise.

ViševnikProbably one of the most popular mountains at Pokljuka, Viševnik (2,050 m) is also among the most accessible mountains in Triglav National Park.We skied from the summit just before sunset on the first day of March. The idea was to portray po… — Viševnik
Probably one of the most popular mountains at Pokljuka, Viševnik (2,050 m) is also among the most accessible mountains in Triglav National Park.
We skied from the summit just before sunset on the first day of March. The idea was to portray powder smoke behind the rushing skier gliding down effortlessly.

MangartMangart is a prominent mountain in the western part of the Julian Alps. It dominates the skyline as it is the 4th highest mountain in Slovenia with 2,679 m elevation. Mangart Pass is a high mountain pass located on the border between Italy an… — Mangart
Mangart is a prominent mountain in the western part of the Julian Alps. It dominates the skyline as it is the 4th highest mountain in Slovenia with 2,679 m elevation. Mangart Pass is a high mountain pass located on the border between Italy and Slovenia. It’s the highest-lying road in the Triglav National Park.
The photo of two dear friends was taken on a summer day on the airy ridge connecting Mangart with Kotovo sedlo (Jalovec).

PrisojnikPrisojnik (also Prisank, 2,547 m) is a major peak in the Julian Alps above Kranjska Gora. It’s northern aspects are home to some of the finest ice climbing in Slovenia that regularly form each year.Cold winter morning in January, we embarke… — Prisojnik
Prisojnik (also Prisank, 2,547 m) is a major peak in the Julian Alps above Kranjska Gora. It’s northern aspects are home to some of the finest ice climbing in Slovenia that regularly form each year.
Cold winter morning in January, we embarked on a mission to climb one of the more beautiful and difficult ice climbs in the Julian Alps, called Lambada. A 45 meter vertical ice beast.

ŠpikLike all things in life mountains also have different sides. Špik is a perfect example of nature’s play with duality. From the north Špik has the most distinct awe inspiring triangular shape with famous climbing. To the southwest though the moun… — Špik
Like all things in life mountains also have different sides. Špik is a perfect example of nature’s play with duality. From the north Špik has the most distinct awe inspiring triangular shape with famous climbing. To the southwest though the mountain is barely anything special.
Pictured here ski-mountaineer ascends the east side of Mala Mojstrovka in an unusually cold period in the beginning of May, at sunrise. The pointy peak to the right of the sun is Špik, 2,472 m.

Jalovec

One of the most recognisable shapes in the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park - Mount Jalovec (2,645 m) is the 6th tallest mountain in Slovenia. It is also resembled in the Alpine Association of Slovenia logo.

Photo was taken on an assignment for Slovenian Tourist Board instagram takeover week. Climbers weren’t too happy with the micro location as it included some down-climbing on bad quality rock.