Nature

The bedrock and water bodies determine what species will live and thrive in the area

The Julian Alps, the mountain range covering a large part of the national park, mainly consist of limestone, which is responsible for the formation of high-altitude karst forms such as karren, potholes, abysses and pits and caves with watercourses functioning as underground connections of karst lakelets.

Plants, animals, fungi and lower organisms have developed adaptations to cope with the conditions in the environment; some are able to build more suitable homes, gather more food for the long winter, others produce protective hairs in cold periods or change the colour of skin, leaves or flowers due to radiation. Certain features have been passed from generation to generation, creating endemic species, unique to particular regions.

The Triglav National Park prides itself on pure waters, deep-cut gorges, remains of virgin forests, richness of biodiversity, and an eldorado of mountain flowers including a number of endemic plants such as Triglav Hawksbeard (Crepis terglouensis), Julian Poppy (Papaver alpinum subsp. ernesti-mayeri) and Silver-leaved Cranesbill (Geranium argentum). Typical park animals are the chamois, ibex, red deer, brown bear, lynx, eagle, numerous bird and reptile species, and the endemic Marble trout.