Alpine Passes

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Koren Saddle

Koren Saddle

Korensko sedlo

Slovenia · Julian Alps (Upper Carniola)

1,073m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,073m
Route length
6 km
Max gradient
6%
Hairpins
2
Driving difficulty
Easy Drive (1/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SKranjska Gora
6 km · max 6%
Koren Saddle (1,073m)
Descent
ERateče
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A small pass on the border between Slovenia and Italy near Kranjska Gora. Connects the upper Sava valley with the Italian Val Canale. Part of the historic route between Ljubljana and Tarvisio.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

794m812m830m847m865m0 km2 km4 km6 km865m
123m gain
68m loss
810m → 865m → 865m

Difficulty

Easy Drive

1/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

2

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.

Coordinates

Summit
46.4917°N, 13.7500°E
Start (Kranjska Gora)
46.4847°N, 13.7858°E
End (Rateče)
46.4969°N, 13.7156°E
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