The Kanin Mountains are located in the Western Julian Alps, on the border of Slovenia and Italy. The highest peak in this range, known as (High) Kanin or Monte Canin Alto, in Slovenian and Italian respectively, reaches a height of 2,587 m above sea level. These mountains separate the upper Soca Valley in Slovenia from the Resia Valley in Italy.
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Boka Waterfall - Slovenia (11 photos) 4.6 km away. Boka (Slap Boka) is a waterfall in western Slovenia, near the Soca River. It has two stages, with the first being 106 m high and 18 m wide, and the second being 33 m high.
Slap Kozjak waterfall - Slovenia (24 photos) 14.5 km away. Slap Kozjak waterfall, perhaps the most beautiful waterfall in Slovenia, is situated near Kobarid. Located within the Kozjak stream gorge, and overlooking the stunning emerald green Soca River, this magnificent waterfall cascades 15 meters high, and is enclosed within a mesmerizing stone chamber.
Napoleon Bridge - Kobarid, Slovenia (22 photos) 15.4 km away. The Napoleon bridge (Napoleonov most) is located near Kobarid, on the banks of the Soca (Isonzo) river. The bridge has existed since ancient times, and has undergone multiple demolitions and reconstructions.
Slap Savica waterfall - Slovenia (12 photos) 26.2 km away. Slap Savica, found in the northwestern part of Slovenia, is a magnificent, 78 m high waterfall. It derives its water from a karst spring called Savica located just above the falls.
Vogel Ski Resort - Slovenia (33 photos) 30.4 km away. Vogel Ski Resort is situated in Slovenia, above Bohinj and adjacent to Lake Bohinj, on the outskirts of Triglav National Park. The resort derives its name from the nearby Mount Vogel, and was established in 1964.
Lake Bohinj - Upper Carniola, Slovenia (10 photos) 33.1 km away. Lake Bohinj, also known as Bohinjsko jezero in Slovene and Wocheiner See in German, is the biggest permanent lake in Slovenia, covering a vast area of 318 hectares. Situated in the Bohinj Valley of the Julian Alps, in the northwestern region of Upper Carniola (Gorenjska, Alta Carniola, Oberkrain), it forms a part of the Triglav National Park.
Predjama Castle - Slovenia (54 photos) 79 km away. Predjama Castle built onto a cave, is situated on a cliff, in the village of Predjama, Slovenia. The castle has a rich history dating back to the 13th century.
Postojna Cave - Slovenia (12 photos) 85.6 km away. The Postojna Cave (Postojnska jama) is a renowned tourist attraction located in Slovenia. It is a network of underground galleries and halls, stretching over 24 kilometers, known for its geological formations, including stalagmites and stalactites.
Skocjan Caves - Slovenia (22 photos) 87.2 km away. The Skocjan Caves (Skocjanske jame) are a system of underground caves located in the Karst region of Slovenia. These caves are famous for their breathtaking natural beauty, and extensive underground river system.
Venice - Italy (60 photos) 135.3 km away. Venice (Venezia) is a city located in northeastern Italy, it is the capital of the region of Veneto. It is known for its unique setup of being built on a lagoon, on a group of islands separated by canals and connected by bridges.
Old town Krk - Krk Island, Croatia (11 photos) 171.5 km away. Krk is a Croatian island located in the Adriatic Sea. It is the largest island in the country, and has a rich history dating back to ancient times.
The Devils Bridge - Wegscheid, Austria (18 photos) 202.9 km away. The Devil's Bridge, Teufelsbrücke in German, is located just ten kilometers from the city of Mariazell, near the Klettersteigpark Spielmäuer via ferrata park. From the top of the via ferrata park, it is worth taking a detour to the Devil's Bridge, which is located near the starting point of the descent path.
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The Crack - Grohmanns Ledge - Monte Pelmo 102.8 km away. Monte Pelmo is nicknamed God's Armchair because its shape resembles a huge armchair. Between Monte Pelmo and Monte Pelmetto is The Crack (La Fessura).
Silberkar Gorge - Ramsau am Dachstein 121 km away. One of the most beautiful hiking spots in the area of Ramsau am Dachstein, is the Silberkarklamm (Silberkar Gorge). It is possible to drive to the entrance of the gorge, there is parking available on the side of the road, and you have to pay an entrance fee.
Hias via ferrata - Silberkarklamm, Ramsau am Dachstein 121.2 km away. The Hias via ferrata in the Silberkar Gorge (Silberkarklamm) is the first of the three via ferrata routes, and perhaps the easiest to complete. Two cable bridges and a few trickier sections make it interesting, but it is truly impressive due to the view of the narrow gorge.
Rosina via ferrata - Silberkar Gorge, Ramsau am Dachstein 121.3 km away. The Rosina via ferrata is the most difficult via ferrata in the Silberkar Gorge (Silberkarklamm), has a D difficulty rating, and it is a vertical masterpiece. After a short suspension bridge above the stream, it leads up the rock wall next to the gorge waterfall, all the way vertically.
Other places
Trift valley, bridge, lake and glacier Gadmen, Switzerland 392.8 km away. During the hike in Trift Valley, I experienced cloudy and gloomy weather with intermittent rain. Here is the 170 m long Trift Bridge, the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Swiss Alps, in a breathtaking environment, 100 meters above the Trift Glacier Lake.
Óbányai Valley Eastern Mecsek 377.8 km away. The Óbányai Valley is located in the Eastern Mecsek Landscape Protection Area, stretching between Óbánya and Kisújbánya. Its attractions include the Slanting waterfall or Fairy Stairs, and the Dripping Rock.
Hias via ferrata Silberkarklamm, Ramsau am Dachstein 121.2 km away. The Hias via ferrata in the Silberkar Gorge (Silberkarklamm) is the first of the three via ferrata routes, and perhaps the easiest to complete. Two cable bridges and a few trickier sections make it interesting, but it is truly impressive due to the view of the narrow gorge.
Via ferrata Rio Sallagoni Drena, Italia 200.1 km away. The surrounding iron climbing routes are located on rock walls exposed to a scorching sun. But the Rio Sallagoni via ferrata goes upwards in a pleasantly cool gorge, above the creek and waterfalls, and eventually reaches the Drena Castle.
Siega via ferrata Silberkar Gorge, Ramsau am Dachstein 121.9 km away. The Siega via ferrata, categorized as a C/D level of difficulty, is perhaps the least interesting of the three via ferrata routes in the Silberkar Gorge (Silberkarklamm). This doesn't mean that it's not good, just that the other two are even better.
Trümmelbach-fälle Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland 426.1 km away. The Trümmelbach Waterfalls are a series of ten cascades partially located inside the belly of the mountain, near Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. Infrastructure has been established to enable tourist access to the waterfalls.
Rossloch Klettersteig Leopoldsteiner See 171.6 km away. The D/E difficulty Rossloch via ferrata is situated at the top of the 900-meter-high Seemauer cliff, overlooking the Leopoldsteiner See in the western part of the Hochschwab mountain range. It is designed for experienced via ferrata climbers, and complements the already impressive Emperor Franz Joseph via ferrata, as the two routes can be connected.
Silberkar Gorge Ramsau am Dachstein 121 km away. One of the most beautiful hiking spots in the area of Ramsau am Dachstein, is the Silberkarklamm (Silberkar Gorge). It is possible to drive to the entrance of the gorge, there is parking available on the side of the road, and you have to pay an entrance fee.
Mürren-Gimmelwald Klettersteig Switzerland 427.5 km away. The Mürren-Gimmelwald Klettersteig is a relatively new via ferrata route in Switzerland, located in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. It is moderately difficult, but incredibly scenic.
Rosina via ferrata Silberkar Gorge, Ramsau am Dachstein 121.3 km away. The Rosina via ferrata is the most difficult via ferrata in the Silberkar Gorge (Silberkarklamm), has a D difficulty rating, and it is a vertical masterpiece. After a short suspension bridge above the stream, it leads up the rock wall next to the gorge waterfall, all the way vertically.
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