Skrlatica is second highest Slovenian peak and third highest in Julian Alps, behind Triglav (2864m) and Montaz (Iof di Montasio, 2754m). It is highest peak of Martuljek - Skrlatica group, which contains most of the wildest peaks in Julian Alps. Skrlatica, just like the whole group and Julian Alps in general, is very steep.