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
21
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
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

382m607m831m1,056m1,280m0 km10 km20 km30 km40 km1,280m
948m gain
907m loss
386m → 1,280m → 427m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

21

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
46.2817°N, 14.6372°E
Start (Kamnik)
46.2258°N, 14.6117°E
End (Gornji Grad)
46.2961°N, 14.8094°E
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