Tosc (mountain)
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 | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,275 m (7,464 ft) |
| Prominence | 300 m (980 ft)  |
| Coordinates | 46°21′24.192″N 13°52′6.240″E |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Julian 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
Tosc is protected within Triglav National Park. Its southern slope is frequently used by ski tourers.
Routes
- 3¾h From Pokljuka (1340 m) (easy route)
- 4¼h From Uskovnica (1200 m) (challenging route)
References
- Tošč on Geopedia.si
- Praznik, Andrej (August 9, 2015). "Rosc". Družina. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- 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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