Slovenia’s highest road pass at 1,611 m — fifty numbered hairpins, twenty-four of them cobbled.
Why visit
The single best drive in the country, and the most direct link between the Alpine and Soča halves of a trip.
About
The road over Vršič was built by Russian prisoners of war in 1915 to supply the Isonzo front, and the hairpins are still numbered on stone markers. Twenty-four of the fifty bends retain their original cobbles. It connects Kranjska Gora with the Trenta and upper Soča valleys, and driving it is one of the genuinely memorable things to do in Slovenia — as is cycling it, which is a serious effort. The pass is closed by snow in winter and can close at short notice in spring and autumn.
Good to know
Narrow, steep and cobbled in places, with heavy summer traffic including cyclists and buses. Snow can close it from October to May — check the current status before setting out. Not suitable for large motorhomes or nervous drivers.
AccessibilityWe have not been able to confirm accessibility here.
Wheelchair access
Not known
Step-free route
Not known
Accessible toilet
Not verified
Accessible parking
Not verified
Pushchair friendly
Not known
Difficulty
easy
The pass is experienced from a vehicle; the summit has parking, a hut and toilets. Walking routes from the top are alpine.
We have no accessibility data for this place. That does not mean it is inaccessible — please contact them directly.
