Ljubelj Pass
Prelaz Ljubelj
Slovenia · Karawanks (Upper Carniola)
1,059m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,059m
- Route length
- 14 km
- Max gradient
- 11%
- Hairpins
- 2
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- Year-round (old pass road: May - November)
Route & Map
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Route
STržič
14 km · max 11%
▲Ljubelj Pass (1,059m)
Descent
EAustrian border (Loiblpass)
A historic crossing of the Karawanks range on the old road over the mountain (the Karawanks Tunnel now carries most traffic). The old pass road features tight hairpins and passes ruins of a WWII concentration camp memorial.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑983m gain
↓449m loss
557m → 1,468m → 1,091m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — 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.
- ›Road surface varies in quality. Watch for loose gravel and uneven patches.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.4431°N, 14.2469°E
- Start (Tržič)
- 46.3658°N, 14.3053°E
- End (Austrian border (Loiblpass))
- 46.4431°N, 14.2469°E
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