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Triglav Nacionalni Park Travel Guide: 165 reviews and 413 photos

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Mount Triglav is the highest peak in Slovenia and Julian Alps. Its name, "Three-headed", describes its shape as seen from the Bohinj valley.
At the top of the mountain is mounted Aljažev stolp (the Aljaž tower) which is a landmark of Slovenian territory and an important symbol of Slovenia.

The mountain was first ascended on August 26 1778 by Luka Korošec, Matija Kos, Štefan Rožiè and Lovrenc Willomitzer on Sigismund Zois's initiative.

Elevation: 2,864 metres (9,396 feet)
Location: Gorenjska
Range: Julian Alps
First ascent: 1778

MYTH
Triglav ('three headed') is a complex god or gods in Slavic mythology, similar in nature to Trinity in Christianity. Often Triglav is the same deity as Troyan.

Triglav is a unity of three gods. The exact members of the trinity vary by place and time. Earlier Triglav included Svarog, Perun, and Dajbog. Later Dajbog was replaced by Svetovid or by Veles. Triglav is usually described as a fusion of these gods. More rarely he is their son. Triglav may also be a unity of lesser gods (Lesser Triglav). Usually each member of Triglav is a ruler of a single realm, such as heaven or the underworld.

In one of the legends Triglav is veiled completely, so holy that he cannot see the evil deeds of men. He rarely appears around mortals.

Triglav is depicted as a three-headed man sometimes with bands of (gold) blindfolds over his eyes, or a man with three goat heads. Several Triglav temples existed near Szczecin. During the Christianization the temples and statues of Triglav were destroyed.

Top of Triglav

Top shelter

What you are seing here is supposed to be a Thunderstrike Shelter (made from metal) that can house 4 people in need. I would call it Disco Inferno since it must be funky to sqeeze n freeze while the wind blows at 210 km an hour and lightning strikes every 2 minutes.

Kredarica hotel

Kredarica

This is the view halfways climing to top of Triglav and the arrow is pointing at Hotel Kredarica, the hut closest to the top. Looks tiny. ha?

This is the view.... It was kinda creepy, this rocky world ..... When I was up on the top I had a feeling that the mountain was angry that so many people were up there and that we put spikes in it to facilitate our clime... I could almost feel HIS pride and anger... U truely must experience this mountain..

Pros and Cons

Pros:It feels like a different planet up there
Cons:Rain makes it impossible to walk over slippery rocks
In a nutshell:A have to do in Slovenia

Last visit to Triglav Nacionalni Park: Jul 2005
Intro Updated Oct 30, 2005
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Reviews (19)

Triglav mountain lilly - Triglav Nacionalni Park

Take your camera along + read a bit! Off The Beaten Path (3)

Before you begin, your climb, arm yourself with a copy of How to Climb Triglav, a superb booklet with a dozen of the... more travel advice

WHO IS TRIGLAV? Local Customs (2)

MYTH Triglav ('three headed') is a complex god or gods in Slavic mythology, similar in nature to Trinity in... more travel advice

Highest Hut Kredarica Hotels (4)

Ok, be prepared for no heating in the rooms, make sure you have a reservation and enough money caus it aint cheap.... more travel advice

"Poison mushrooms" Warnings Or Dangers (4)

This mushroom is popularly called Muhara (in Croatian) and is toxic. Description Amanita muscaria var. muscaria, the... more travel advice

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Comments (27)

Jim_Eliason Jul 30, 2007 at 9:00 PM Report Abuse

great photos Frona!
songlines Mar 2, 2007 at 6:24 AM Report Abuse

Your photos are breathtaking!!! So glad that I came across your pages. Greetings from West Cork.
victorwkf Jun 29, 2006 at 5:23 AM Report Abuse

Breathaking triglav national park! I wanted to visit slovenia next year but my wife have problems with visa application, what a pity.
Mandy23 Mar 11, 2006 at 12:27 PM Report Abuse

Great page and nice travelogue photos.
Patje Jan 1, 2006 at 12:50 AM Report Abuse

Great pics of triglav, next summer 2006 we go for2 time to the top.
vesna04 Nov 27, 2005 at 10:49 AM Report Abuse

Very informative and nice page. Greets:)
dmrtn Aug 24, 2005 at 3:08 AM Report Abuse

Lizards and mushrooms? :-D yes of course thats Lasko :-) What else would I drink beside a lake in Slovenia??? Well maybe Union but I prefer Lasko :-)
SEALIFE Dec 28, 2004 at 5:12 AM Report Abuse

the pics from wonderfull acts,I think I wish Happy New Year & Merry X-mass to you. sealife
fabrice Dec 16, 2004 at 7:28 AM Report Abuse

it really seems marvellous
Pablos_new Oct 19, 2004 at 11:30 PM Report Abuse

What a great place!!! Thanks for sharing.