Vrsic Pass — Highest Slovenian AlpineRoad.

Distance

25 km

Duration

1 day

Climb

1,050 m

Rating

4.9 / 5

231 reviews

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Curated by Rider · Updated Jun 2026

Overview

Vrsic Pass — Highest Slovenian Alpine Road.

The highest mountain pass road in Slovenia at 1,611m, Vrsic was built by Russian POWs in WWI. A spectacular 50-hairpin ascent from Kranjska Gora drops into the wild Soča valley at Trenta. Exposed ridge views, dramatic switchbacks, and a poignant Russian Chapel halfway up.

Quick facts

SurfacePaved

Distance25 km

Days1

Total climb1,050 m

DifficultyChallenging

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The route.

ROUTE

6 stops

Kranjska GoraStart · Start at the main square. Fill up before ascending — no fuel on the pass.

Russian ChapelPhoto Spot · WWI-era chapel built by Russian POWs who carved this road. Mandatory stop.

Vrsic Pass SummitMountain Pass · 1,611m summit. Exposed 360° views of the Julian Alps. 50 hairpin bends to get here.

Trenta Valley ViewpointScenic Point · First views down into the deep Trenta valley — Soča river emerald green below.

Trenta — Soča SourcePhoto Spot · The source of the Soča river — a stunning blue-green pool emerging from rock.

BovecEnd · End point in the adventure sports capital of Slovenia. Great lunch options here.

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231 verified rides logged on this route.

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