- Address: Slovenia;
- Area: 880 km ²;
- Phone: +386 4 578 02 00;
- Website: tnp.si;
- Foundation date: 1961.
Triglav is the only national park in Slovenia , including the mountain of the same name, its surroundings and the Mezhakl plateau. Every year, here come about 2.5 million tourists to admire the majestic mountains, green valleys, rivers and lakes .
The most amazing vacation in nature
Triglav (Slovenia) is considered one of the oldest parks in Europe, because the question of its protection was raised in 1924. It was then that the Alpine Protection Park was created, which in 1961 was renamed the NTP. At first Triglav included only the vicinity of the mountain and seven lakes. By 1981, its territory was fully formed.
Triglav National Park is the deepest gorge and magnificent water reservoirs, eternal glaciers. Two-thirds of the territory is occupied by mountains, among which are roads and information stands. A popular place for tourists in the park is Lake Bohinj, and a favorite activity is climbing the highest mountain in Slovenia - Triglav (2864 m). It is most convenient to climb the mountain through Ukantz.
The territory of the park is home to rare animals, including brown bears, lynxes and kites. Triglav's area is 838 km ². It is located in the Julian Alps in the north-west of the country and borders with Italy, Austria. The park is inhabited by approximately 2,200 people, there are 25 settlements.
In the park there are hotels where it is most convenient to rent a room for those who want to get acquainted with the nature of Slovenia. One of the hotels is located on Lake Bohinj , next to which is the starting point of the route to the ascent to Triglav.
You can also go up to the mountain from the village of Rudno Pole. This route can be overcome in one day. You can move around the national park by taxi, a rented car or a bus. Only the last one walks on weekends, and from June 27 to August 31.
Come to Triglav is best in the summer to save yourself from the incredible heat. The temperature here does not rise above 20 ° C in the valley, and in the mountains it is only 5-6 ° C of heat.
What is interesting about the park?
A full walk through Triglav includes an inspection of the largest glacial lake Bohinj, as well as other beautiful lakes, such as Krnsko. In the park there are many waterfalls, the most beautiful of them are Savica , Perinichnik .
Tourists are recommended to walk along the Blaysky Vintgar gorge, which is cut by the river Radovna. For convenience, along the gorge, a wooden platform with rails is arranged. Tolmina Gorge is a kind of southern gateway to the national park.
Triglav - a park that offers a variety of routes for both experienced travelers and beginners. For example, "Introduction to the natural sciences" begins with the place Mojstrana, lasts 4-5 hours and passes through the most beautiful glacial valleys. There is a route, designed for 1 hour, demonstrating the beauty and usefulness of peat bogs. The other leads to alpine meadows and historic sites. The Information Center hosts lectures and seminars on the animal and plant life of the park.
In addition to the mountain top, one of the most beautiful places in the park is the territory of the Triglav Lakes . When climbing a mountain you should be ready to spend the night in a mountain hut. Without this, you will not get to the top. If desired, a detailed map of the park can be bought at the tourist office. Triglav - the park of Slovenia, which is a paradise for nature lovers and the Alps. It can be held from several hours to several days, it all depends on the wishes and possibilities of tourists.
How to get to the place?
To make beautiful photos in Slovenia, you should definitely visit Triglav. You can get to it from the station in Bled by bus. The transport leaves at 10 am, the duration of the trip is 30 minutes. You can arrive by train from Ljubljana to Lesce-Bled station, and from there by local bus to the park.