Bohinj Saddle
Bohinjsko sedlo
Slovenia · Julian Alps (Upper Carniola)
1,277m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,277m
- Route length
- 12 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 6
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- 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
↑1,134m gain
↓382m loss
518m → 1,289m → 1,270m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
6
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
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.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.2408°N, 14.0106°E
- Start (Bohinjska Bistrica)
- 46.2722°N, 13.9525°E
- End (Podbrdo)
- 46.2358°N, 13.9586°E
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