Tosc (mountain)

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Tosc[1] (2,275 metres or 7,464 feet), formerly also known as Tolstec,[2][3] is a mountain of the central Julian Alps, located in Upper Carniola, western Slovenia.

Tosc
Highest point
Elevation2,275 m (7,464 ft)
Prominence300 m (980 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates46°21′24.192″N 13°52′6.240″E / 46.35672000°N 13.86840000°E / 46.35672000; 13.86840000
Geography
Parent rangeJulian Alps

The mountain stands south of Triglav, rising above the Voje Valley to the south and Big Field Pasture (planina Velo polje) to the west. There is a steep gorge in it facing the Krma Valley to the northeast.

Recreation

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Tosc is protected within Triglav National Park. Its southern slope is frequently used by ski tourers.

Routes

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  • 3¾h From Pokljuka (1340 m) (easy route)
  • 4¼h From Uskovnica (1200 m) (challenging route)

References

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  1. ^ Tošč on Geopedia.si
  2. ^ Praznik, Andrej (August 9, 2015). "Rosc". Družina. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  3. ^ Ravnihar, Vladimir; Cvirn, Janez; Melik, Vasilij (1997). Mojega življenja pot: spomini dr. Vladimirja Ravniharja. Ljubljana: Oddelek za zgodovino Filozofske fakultete. p. 259.
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