Tosc (mountain)

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Tosc
Tosc-Voje2.JPG
Highest point
Elevation 2,275 m (7,464 ft)
Coordinates 46°21′24.192″N13°52′6.240″E / 46.35672000°N 13.86840000°E / 46.35672000; 13.86840000 Coordinates: 46°21′24.192″N13°52′6.240″E / 46.35672000°N 13.86840000°E / 46.35672000; 13.86840000
Geography
Parent range Julian Alps

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.

Contents

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

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References

  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.