Bohinj Saddle
Bohinjsko sedlo
Slovenia · Julian Alps (Upper Carniola)
1,277m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,277m
- Route length
- 12 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 18
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round (may close in heavy snow)
Route & Map
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Route
SBohinjska Bistrica
12 km · max 10%
▲Bohinj Saddle (1,277m)
Descent
EPodbrdo
Not to be confused with the Soriška Planina, this is the watershed saddle near Bohinj connecting the Sava Bohinjka drainage with access toward Podbrdo. Located in the heart of Triglav National Park.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,422m gain
↓670m loss
518m → 1,270m → 1,270m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
18
Serious switchback territory
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.3083°N, 13.8917°E
- Start (Bohinjska Bistrica)
- 46.2722°N, 13.9525°E
- End (Podbrdo)
- 46.2358°N, 13.9586°E
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