Frdamane police, Mountain summit in the Martuljek Group, Julian Alps, Slovenia
Frdamane police is a mountain summit in the Martuljek Group rising to 2,284 meters (7,494 feet) with steep rock walls and several climbing options. The peak offers access points for different experience levels across its various routes.
The Schinkova route on the north face was established in 1933 by mountaineers Adolf Biscofberger and Raimund Schinko during a first ascent. This early route marks an important chapter in the climbing history of the Julian Alps.
The name comes from the Germanism "frdaman", meaning cursed or damned, a label attached to the mountain's crumbling, unreliable rock. The easiest approach follows the Špik path from Krnica through the Kačji graben, from which an unsecured trail branches off across scree. Climbers also know the north face routes, including the Schinkova route of 1933.
Access starts from Kranjska Gora, with the main climbing route beginning through Krnica valley and rated at UIAA I difficulty. Visitors should bring appropriate gear and be prepared for high altitude weather conditions.
The north face contains some of Slovenia's most technically demanding climbing routes with solid rock formations. These routes attract serious climbers seeking a genuine alpine challenge.
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