A favorite: it took, and still takes, our breath away.
Slovenia, the land and people made a favorable impression upon us; in fact, a very favorable one. This small country with a tough history is fascinating, certainly, the parts we visited.
We kept out of the big city until we were ready to take flight (still in Ljubljana at time of writing). Until then, we spent our time on the rugged and beautiful mountains and slept in the quaint villages of the Julian Alps. The experience was memorable leaving indelible marks both in our minds and on our bodies. Over the period, we acquired elevation of some forty-thousand feet or approximately 7.5 miles. The issue in Slovenia is that distance is not commensurate with elevation gain as most hikes vary from steep to extremely steep in short stretches. We undertook what we would consider a fair number of hikes, had extraordinary experiences and effectively, saw next to nothing of this small and 'unknown' country. Of course, it's been around a long time and has endured some tough periods as it's been conquered and liberated frequently. Even in the wilds and high on the mountains exist memorials to partisans and others who made the ultimate sacrifice.
From the comments we received from people outside of Europe, there seemed to be confusion of where in fact the country is located.
We stayed in 5 different villages surrounding the Julian Alps. The proprietors of our accommodation were wonderful in each case and some treated us as family. Most spoke English and some were fluent. As we speak at least 3 or 4 words of Slovene, it proved most helpful that they are far better educated than ourselves. The more we travel, the more we wish we had learned to speak some dominant languages.
We limited this blog (new format) to one picture from each hike, a subjective and therefore difficult set of choices to make. Although our trip was a little over 5 weeks, we are probably more weary than at any other time—man, these mountains are tough and unforgiving.
A NEW FORMAT
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'Wind beneath my wings' on peak of Krasji Vrh plus a summary of our trip to Slovenia.
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In the forest as we head to peak of Matajur in Italy. (Hike is mostly in Slovenia but the peak is in Italy.) Includes an essay on luxurious living on the road: My! How uncomfortable.
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Heading up the gulley toward Mala Mojstrovka, slippery, steep and testing. 'Hey, who's complaining?'
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A view from Mount Svinjak, Bovek after 4,000 feet elevation gain.
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A re-visit to the peak of Mala Mojstrovka is for 'the birds'
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On the way to Crna Prst, some 3,700 feet of 'relaxed' climbing.
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Visenik Peak: a view of Mount Triglav.
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Heading toward Black Lake, one of 7 of Triglav lakes.
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Jerebikovek, a steep climb to view the surrounding mountains.
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Struggling on Mount Kanin, above Bovec, while recovering from sustained injuries.
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Lake Krnsko below Mount Krn, the largest alpine body of water in Slovenia, some 2,500 feet hike from ground-level.
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From Velika Osojnica, a view of Lake Bled.
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Under Mount Triglav, a very special but lonely day.
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Along the Soca River, Velika Karita Gorge.
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Steep as all heck, climbing to the peak of Vitranc, a ski resort, over 3,000 feet climb.
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Separate hike but shown earlier. (No access from this point)
I thought my feet had 'frozen off'; I suppose June is too early to swim.
Separate hike but shown earlier. (No access from this point)
Tri-country border, Slovenia, Austria and Italy, up and over Pec Tromja and into Austria.
Separate hike but shown earlier. (No access from this point)
On trail toward Slemenova špica.
Separate hike but shown earlier. (No access from this point)
On the Soca River, the stunning Kozjak Falls (slap) and gorge.
Separate hike but shown earlier. (No access from this point)
Galetovek with Lake Bled in the distance.
Separate hike but shown earlier. (No access from this point)
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffreyhttp://lazarowhike.blogspot.com/2017/06/3118-slovenia-vitranc-mountain-peak.html
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