Mangart


Mangart or Mangrt is a mountain in the Julian Alps, located on the border between Italy and Slovenia. With an elevation of, it is the third-highest peak in Slovenia, after Triglav and Škrlatica. It was first climbed in 1794 by the naturalist Franz von Hohenwart. Mangart is also the name of the mountain range between the Koritnica Valley and the Mangart Valley, with the highest peak called Veliki Mangart.

Name

Mount Mangart was attested in historical sources in 1617 as Monhart. The name is of German origin, derived from the personal name Mainhart. In addition to serving as the name of the mountain, this German name has also developed into Slovene surnames such as Manhart and Menart.

Access

The road to Mangart Saddle is the highest road in Slovenia. The Mangart Pass Lodge is located at the western foot of Mangart. There are under Mangart's northern face.