Triglav (2864 m) is the highest mountain of the Julian Alps and the tallest peak in Slovenia. The first recorded ascent of Triglav took place on August 26, 1778, when four local men from Bohinj reached the summit without modern equipment, a testament to their remarkable perseverance. At the end of the 19th century, the summit was purchased by Jakob Aljaž, a priest from Dovje. On August 7, 1895, the Aljaž Tower was erected at the top — a symbol of Slovene identity.
The northern face of Triglav is a dramatic wall approximately 4 km wide and 1 km high — known simply as Stena (“The Wall”). It ranks among the tallest vertical rock faces in Europe and features over a hundred climbing routes, including the legendary “Sfinga” (“Sphinx”).
Triglav is both a national and cultural symbol, appearing in the Slovenian coat of arms and flag. In Slovene folklore, it is often depicted as a three-headed deity, uniting the sky, the earth, and the underworld. For many Slovenians, climbing Triglav is a rite of passage: “You’re not a true Slovene until you’ve climbed Triglav.”
Routes to the Summit:
The project burger.si laid the foundation for digital representation of Slovenian landscapes as early as the 1990s. The first 360-degree interactive panorama from the summit was created in 1996. What you see today was created almost 25 years ago — a visionary achievement in digital heritage preservation.
A two-day tour with an overnight stay in a mountain hut is recommended. The final section is exposed and equipped with steel cables (via ferrata), requiring proper equipment and a helmet.