Slavnik
The peak of Slavnik with Tuma Hut and a broadcast transmitter
Highest point
Elevation1,028 m (3,373 ft)
Coordinates45°32′02″N 13°58′33″E / 45.53389°N 13.97592°E / 45.53389; 13.97592
Geography
Slavnik is located in Alps
Slavnik
Slavnik
Location in the Alps
LocationSlovenia

At 1,028 metres (3,373 ft) high, Slavnik is one of the highest peaks of the Slovenian Istria. It is part of the Čičarija landscape. Tuma Hut on Slavnik, named after the mountaineer Henrik Tuma, stands about 10 metres (33 ft) below its peak. At its peak stands a broadcast transmitter.

It is distinguished by very broad panoramic view. In the direction of north-east one can see in the distance Kamnik-Savinja Alps and closer Nanos, Vremščica, Brkini. To the east one can see Javorniki, Trojica and Snežnik, in the distance also Gorski Kotar, Risnjak, Snježnik. From the east to the south there is Kvarner bay, before that Planik and Učka and Čičarija, as well as Istria. Towards the west one can see the coast of the Adriatic sea and places like Umag, Piran, Koper, Trieste, also Venice. From the west to the north one case see Dolomites, Julian Alps including the highest mountain in Slovenia Triglav, as well as the Karawanks.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Tumova koča na Slavniku (1018 m)" [Tumova koča na Slavniku (1018 m)] (in Slovenian). Alpine Association of Slovenia. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
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