Triglav: Highest mountain in Slovenia
Triglav is a mountain in the Alps.
It is the highest mountain in Slovenia. It is also the highest peak of the Julian Alps, in the southeastern part of the Alps.
| Triglav | |
|---|---|
 Triglav viewed from the east | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,864 m (9,396 ft)  |
| Prominence | 2,059 m (6,755 ft) |
| Isolation | 72.5 km (45.0 mi) |
| Listing | Country high point Ultra |
| Coordinates | 46°22′42″N 13°50′12″E / 46.37833°N 13.83667°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | three peaks |
| Geography | |
  Triglav Slovenia | |
| Location | Littoral, Upper Carniola, Slovenia |
| Parent range | Julian Alps |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1778 |
| Easiest route | scramble / via ferrata |
Its name means "three-headed" in Slovene. While this can describe the mountain, it is more likely the mountain was named for the Old Slovene god, Triglav. The mountain is shown on the Flag of Slovenia.
This mountain is in a national park.
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