Medvodje Pass
Jevnica / Pasja Ravan
Slovenia · Polhov Gradec Hills (Central Slovenia)
679m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 679m
- Route length
- 14 km
- Max gradient
- 8%
- Hairpins
- 12
- Driving difficulty
- Moderate (2/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
SMedvode
14 km · max 8%
▲Medvodje Pass (679m)
Descent
EPolhov Gradec
A minor pass in the pre-alpine hills west of Ljubljana, connecting the Polhov Gradec area with the Sora valley. Passes through mixed forest and small villages typical of the Slovenian pre-alpine landscape.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑786m gain
↓648m loss
311m → 737m → 449m
Difficulty
Moderate
2/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
12
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
- 46.1200°N, 14.3200°E
- Start (Medvode)
- 46.1342°N, 14.4136°E
- End (Polhov Gradec)
- 46.0692°N, 14.3167°E
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Image: Vekoslav Kramarič / Public domain