Julius Kugy (1858 – 1944)

At an early age Kugy became interested in botany and this soon led him to Trenta and the Julian Alps. He first climbed Triglav when he was 17 years old and is famous for his ascent of Škrlatica, Slovenia’s second highest peak. In total he recorded over 50 new routes. During his lifetime Kugy explored   … Read the rest

Tags: Julian Alps, Juliana Alpine Botanical Garden, Julius Kugy, mountains, Slovenia, Slovenian, Slovenija, Soca Valley, Triglav National Park

Walk 12 – along the River Soča in Trenta, the Soča Pot, from a Walking Guide of Slovenia.

Julius Kugy Monument, Trenta

Exploring the upper reaches of the River Soča from Trenta right up the river’s source, Izvir Soče, this walk, the Soča Pot, also visits the Kugy Monument, a hidden gorge and the Juliana Alpine Botanical Garden.

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Tags: River Soca, Slovenia, Slovenian, Slovenija, Soca Valley, trenta, Triglav National Park

Walk 11 – from the source of the River Soča (Izvir Soce) to Vršič and back again, from a Walking Guide of Slovenia.

Zapoden in the Soca Valley, Slovenia

Beginning at the source of the River Soča (almost a place of pilgrimage for many Slovenians) the walk soon climbs to a high-level traverse, offering stunning views over the Julian   … Read the rest

Tags: Izvir Soce, Julian Alps, River Soca, Slovenia, Slovenian, Slovenija, Soca Valley, Triglav National Park, Vrsic, walk