Alpine Passes

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Predmeja Pass

Predmeja Pass

Predmeja

Slovenia · Trnovo Forest Plateau (Goriška)

1,018m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,018m
Route length
14 km
Max gradient
14%
Hairpins
4
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round (may close in heavy snow)

Route & Map

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Route

SAjdovščina
14 km · max 14%
Predmeja Pass (1,018m)
Descent
EPredmeja
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A pass road climbing from the Vipava valley to the Trnovo Forest Plateau (Trnovski gozd). Features steep switchbacks with fine views over the Vipava valley and toward the Julian Alps.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

102m409m716m1,022m1,329m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km1,329m
1,260m gain
67m loss
106m → 1,329m → 1,299m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

4

A few tight turns to keep it interesting

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.
  • Steep gradients demand good brakes. Use low gears on descent to avoid brake fade.

Coordinates

Summit
45.9392°N, 13.8400°E
Start (Ajdovščina)
45.8872°N, 13.9094°E
End (Predmeja)
45.9392°N, 13.8400°E
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