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Kanin, Mountain summit in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

The Kanin peak reaches an elevation of 2535 meters, featuring steep slopes and a small summit area in the Western Julian Alps.

The Via Julia route established through the mountain demonstrates the long-standing connection between Italian and Slovenian mountaineering communities across borders.

The mountain holds different names across languages, known as La Mont Cjanìne in Friulian and Canin in Italian, reflecting the multicultural nature of the region.

Climbers require proper safety equipment and mountaineering experience to ascend the summit, with access points available through marked climbing routes.

The mountain provides access to Vrtoglavica Cave system, which contains the world's deepest known vertical cave drop at 603 meters.

GPS coordinates: 46.36019,13.43902

Latest update: March 11, 2025 02:48

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