Dovška Baba
Dovška Baba (1,891 m), (German: Frauenkogel), also sometimes known as Dovška Rožca although this actually refers to a pasture some 200 m below the summit, is a peak in the Western Karawanks. It lies on the border between Slovenia and Austria, above the village of Dovje. It is known as an ideal peak for ski touring.
| Dovška Baba | |
|---|---|
| Frauenkogel | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,891 m (6,204 ft) |
| Coordinates | 46°29′10″N 13°59′32″E[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Slovenia - Austria |
| Parent range | Karawanks |
The German and Slovene names are etymologically related: Frauenkogel means 'Woman's Peak', while Dovška Baba means 'Woman of Dovje'. (Dovška Rožca means 'Little Flower of Dovje'.)
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