Opis
The Julian Alps or the Júlijci are the largest and highest mountain group in Slovenia. They are in the southern and eastern part of the Alps and represent part of the Southern Limestone Alps. They lie in northwestern Slovenia and northeastern Italy, and were named after Gaius Julius Caesar. Their highest peak, which is also the highest peak in Slovenia, is Triglav with 2,864 meters, and the second highest peak is the Italian Montaž (2,753 m). Most of the Julian Alps are included in the Triglav National Park. They are divided into the Eastern and Western Julian Alps. They measure around 4,400 km² in area (the Slovenian part measures 1,542 km²) and cover the area between the Sava Valley and the Kanalska Valley. In the south, they are bordered by Soča, Baška grapa and Jelovica, which is also part of the Julian Alps.
The manual The Julian Alps – in the kingdrom of the Golden Horns is divided into seven chapters:
Chapter 1 – MOUNTAIN ROUTES
what are mountain routes; types of mountain routes; mountain path management; marking of mountain routes; bodies and organizations governing the issues concerned;
Chapter 2 – MOVEMENT IN THE MOUNTAINS
movement in the mountain world; choice of destination and routes; mountain equipment; mountain threats; psychological and physical readiness; place and time of the excursion; accidents on mountain paths;
Chapter 3 – THE JULIAN ALPS
presentation of the region; nature and location of each region; natural features and sights; climate specificities; demographic specificities; historical features;
Chapter 4 – MOUNTAIN HUTS
general characteristics of mountain huts in the Republic of Sloveina; examination and description of mountain huts of a particular area (region);
Chapter 5 – MOUNTAIN ROUTES TO THE PEAKS
description of individual peaks in a specific region (region); general information on each mountain path to the tops (beginning and end of the route, altitude difference, path name, length of walking, complexity, equipment on the mountain route); mountain trail map;
Chapter 6 – SLOVENIAN MOUNTAIN ROUTE – THE JULIAN ALPS
Chapter 7 – LITERATURE
