Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Črnivec Pass

Črnivec Pass

Prelaz Črnivec

Slovenia · Kamnik-Savinja Alps (Upper Carniola / Savinjska)

902m

Key Facts

Elevation
902m
Route length
22 km
Max gradient
8%
Hairpins
13
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SKamnik
22 km · max 8%
▲Črnivec Pass (902m)
Descent
EGornji Grad
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An important road connection between the Ljubljana basin and the upper Savinja valley (Gornji Grad). The road crosses the southeastern foothills of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and is a major transit route.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

382m513m644m774m905m0 km10 km20 km905m
↑538m gain
↓497m loss
386m → 905m → 427m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality

Hairpin Turns

13

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.
  • ›The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.

Coordinates

Summit
46.2607°N, 14.7023°E
Start (Kamnik)
46.2258°N, 14.6117°E
End (Gornji Grad)
46.2961°N, 14.8094°E
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