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Stol / Hochstuhl
mountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia
Grintovec
Grintovec is the highest mountain of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps, with an elevation of . It is a popular location for hiking, climbing and skiing. The first recorded ascent was in 1759 by the botanist Giovanni Antonio Scopoli.
Mittagskogel
The Mittagskogel (German) or Kepa (Slovenian) has an elevation of aA, and is thus the third highest mountain in the Karawanks range, after Hochstuhl/Stol and the Vertratscha/Vrtača. It is located on the border between Slovenia and Austria.
Golica
Golica (1835 m) () is a peak in the Western Karawanks, on the border between Slovenia and Austria, above the Slovene town of Jesenice. It is known mainly for its fields of wild white narcissi, swathes of which cover Golica and surrounding pastures in late April and early May. This marks the beginning of a popular time for mountaineers to visit, extending through the end of summer. The slopes provide great views of the Julian Alps and Austrian Carinthia; the Ljubljana Basin can be seen from the summit on clear days.
Storžič
Storžič (; ) is the highest mountain in the western part of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. The top is a nicely shaped cone (), from which the mountain got its name. Storžič has a good panoramic view. To the south are the Ljubljana Basin, Mount Krim, the Javornik Hills, Mount Snežnik, the Nanos Plateau, and the Škofja Loka Hills. To the west are the Julian Alps with prominent Mount Triglav. To the north are the Karawanks with Mount Stol, Mount Begunjščica, and Mount Košuta. To the east are the Jezersko Cirque, Mount Grintovec, the Kalce Ridge and Mount Krvavec.
Begunjščica
thumb|Roblek Lodge at Begunjščica Begunjščica is a ridge mountain in the Karawanks. It rises from the western Smokuč mountain pasture () to St. Anne () on its eastern side. The mountain has three main peaks, the highest being Big Peak (, ). The western Middle Peak () lies a little lower, and the lowest is Begunje Mount Vrtača (, ). Its southern slopes rise over the Draga Valley. The ascent of the mountain is relatively easy and possible throughout the year. In the winter and early spring conditions are favourable for ski touring.
Skuta
Skuta (, ) is the third-highest peak in the Kamnik Alps and is known for the Skuta Glacier, which is the easternmost glacier in the Alps. A mountain lodge, operated by the Ljubljana Matica Alpine Club, stands below Skuta.
Dovška Baba
mountain in the Karawanks at the border Slovenia / Austria
Mallestiger Mittagskogel
mountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia
Kalški Greben
mountain in Slovenia
Ajdna
Ajdna (1064 m) is a peak in the Karawanks in the Municipality of Žirovnica in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. Access to it is easiest from the village of Potoki in the neighbouring Municipality of Jesenice.
Trupejevo Poldne
mountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia
Brana
mountain in Slovenia
Porezen
Mount Porezen is a mountain of the outlying Alps located in northwestern Slovenia. It is the highest summit of the Slovenian Prealps.
Hruški vrh
mountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia
Kojca
mountain in Slovenia
Hahnkogel / Klek
mountain in the Karawanks in Carinthia near to the border to Slovenia
Tošč
Tošč () is the highest hill in the Polhov Gradec Hills. The neighbouring hill Pasja Ravan () used to be the highest before Yugoslav Army reduced its height by eight meters in the 1970s.
Mojstrovica
Mojstrovica (elevation ) is a peak in the western Karawanks in Slovenia. It is accessible from the village of Belca in the Municipality of Kranjska Gora.