Triglav, Mountain peak in Julian Alps, Slovenia
Triglav is Slovenia's highest peak, rising to 2,863.65 metres in the Julian Alps. Its summit is a jagged limestone crown with a lower secondary peak just to the east, Little Mount Triglav at 2,738 metres. The north face above the Vrata Valley is 3 kilometres wide and rises 1,500 metres to the top, one of the highest walls in the Eastern Alps.
The first recorded ascent was made on 26 August 1778 by Lovrenc Willomitzer, Luka Korošec, Štefan Rožič and Matija Kos, organised by Belsazar Hacquet after a failed attempt in 1777. Valentin Stanič first measured the height on 23 September 1808. In 1895 Jakob Aljaž bought the summit for one florin and had the Aljaž Tower erected on 7 August 1895.
The mountain shapes Slovenia's national identity as a symbol that appears on the country's flag and official emblems. Many locals and visitors see climbing it as a meaningful personal achievement and source of national pride.
Climbing requires alpine experience and good endurance since the route crosses rocky terrain and exposed sections. It makes sense to start early for most routes and watch weather closely, as the summit can quickly become shrouded in clouds and conditions can change rapidly.
The name comes from the compound *Tri-golvъ, 'three-head', which may be read literally: from much of Upper Carniola the mountain shows three peaks. Linguists consider a link to the Slavic deity Triglav unlikely. The highest point is also called Veliki Triglav, with Mali Triglav (2,738 m) immediately to the east.
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