Triglav National Park is the only national park in Slovenia.
background
The national park is located in the north-western part of Slovenia on the border with Italy and Austria. The park covers 84,805 hectares (3% of the area of the country) and takes its name from the imposing Triglav mountain (2864 m) the highest peak in Slovenia. It is also a symbol for this nation, and it is no accident that it appears on the state flag. The two main rivers in the park are the Savica and the Soča.
history
In 1924, a large valley was initially designated as an Alpine Protection Park with 1,400 hectares. The expansion followed in 1961 and the park was designated a national park. 20 years later, in 1981, the national park was created in its current size and shape.
landscape
Flora and fauna
Two thirds of the park are covered by forests, in the south the beech predominates, while in the northern part spruce and larch predominate. Notable plant species are also the red dolomite cinquefoil, the Zojs bellflower and the edelweiss.
Among the animals in the park are: the marmot, chamois, ibex, bear, lynx, deer, roe deer, squirrel, dormouse, badger, hedgehog, ermine, rabbit, otter, adder and toad. 84 species of birds nest in the park, such as golden eagles, buzzards, eagle owls, capercaillie, black grouse, ptarmigan, hazel grouse, woodpecker and many migratory birds.
climate
getting there
By plane
The closest airport is the Ljubljana Airport.
By train
From Ljubljana by train to Bled, then continue with the bus.
By bus
There are bus connections from throughout the year Ljubljana to Bled and Bohinj. In the summer months an additional of Kranjska Gora to Bovec.
In the street
From Italy
From the A23 exit Udine-Tarvisio Tarvisio and Kranjska Gora, Bled continue to the north side of the park.
From the A4 Venice-Trieste, exit Gorizia, then to Isonzo and Caporetto Tolmin. From this direction you can reach the south side of the park.
Fees / permits
mobility
Tourist Attractions
activities
- Kayak whitewater trails on the rivers About and Koritnica
shop
kitchen
Coffee can be drunk in many mountain huts. It is often Turkish, unfiltered coffee. If you don't like that, you should ask beforehand.
accommodation
The Slovenian Alpine Club maintains 32 houses and huts.
Hotels and hostels
camping
security
trips
literature
Web links
- Triglav National Park - official website (in German)
