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Erjavčeva koča, Triglav National Park

#52 among attractions in Triglav National Park

Alpine hut, Hiking
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Erjavčeva koča, Triglav National Park

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Erjavčeva Koča on Vršič - a tourist hostel, which lies on a smaller hill on the road to Vršič, a bit under the pass on the Upper Local Stron. He bears the name of the Slovenian naturalist and writer Fran Erjavc. The first shelter, built on July 14, 1901 by the German-Austrian Mountain Society as Vosshütte, was given the current name after World War I, it was enlarged and opened on July 30, 1922. The contemporary hostel was built on August 1, 1993. It is managed by PD Jesenice.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°26'21"N, 13°44'58"E
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90 Vršiška cestaTriglav National Park Slovenia

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Erjavčeva koča – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass, Vršič Pass, Heathen Maiden, Tičarjev dom.

  • russian chapel on the vrsic pass kranjska gora0.9 miE
    Small chapel memoriaizing Russian POWs

    Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass, Kranjska Gora

    24 min walk • The Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass is a Russian Orthodox chapel located on the Russian Road on the northern side of the Vršič Pass in northwestern Slovenia. The chapel, dedicated to Saint Vladimir, was built by Russian prisoners of war engaged in forced labor in the area during World War I.

  • vrsic pass triglav national park~1950 ftS
    Mountain pass with lodges and a chapel

    Vršič Pass, Triglav National Park

    10 min walk • The Vršič Pass, with an elevation of 1,611 metres, is a high mountain pass across the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. It is the highest pass in Slovenia, as well as the highest in the Eastern Julian Alps. It connects Upper Carniola with the Trenta Valley in the Slovene Littoral.

  • heathen maiden triglav national park0.8 miSE
    46°25'47"N • 13°45'32"E

    Heathen Maiden, Triglav National Park

    21 min walk • Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff

  • ticarjev dom triglav national park0.5 miSW
    Alpine hut, Hiking

    Tičarjev dom, Triglav National Park

    13 min walk • Tičarjev house on Vršič - a tourist hostel that lies on the Vršič road pass. The first "Slovenian shelter" was built on August 4, 1912.

  • postarski dom na vrsicu triglav national park0.5 miS
    Alpine hut, Hiking

    Poštarski dom na Vršiču, Triglav National Park

    13 min walk • Poštarski Dom - a tourist hostel at the Vršič pass. He is managed by Planinsko Društvo Pošte in Telekoma Ljubljana and is open in the summer season. The hostel has three spaces for guests with 105 places and a bar. He has 45 beds and 20 places in common rooms in 13 rooms.

  • mihov dom triglav national park1.1 miE
    46°26'36"N • 13°46'18"E

    Mihov Dom, Triglav National Park

    29 min walk • Alpine hut, Hiking

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Nearby attractions include Vršič Pass, Triglav National Park (10 min walk), Poštarski dom na Vršiču, Triglav National Park (13 min walk), Tičarjev dom, Triglav National Park (13 min walk), Heathen Maiden, Triglav National Park (21 min walk).

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