Ljubelj Pass
Prelaz Ljubelj
Slovenia · Karawanks (Upper Carniola)
1,369m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,369m
- Route length
- 11 km
- Max gradient
- 11%
- Hairpins
- 10
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Fair
- Open
- May - November
Route & Map
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Route
STržič
11 km · max 11%
▲Ljubelj Pass (1,369m)
Descent
ELjubelj summit (dead end for cars)
A historic crossing of the Karawanks on the old road over the mountain (the Loibl road tunnel now carries through traffic). The Slovenian side climbs tight hairpins past a WWII concentration camp memorial to the 1,369m saddle; the Austrian side beyond is closed to cars.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑1,037m gain
↓304m loss
600m → 1,384m → 1,333m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
10
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
When to Drive
May - November (Best: July - September)
- ›Open May - November. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
- ›Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
- ›Road surface varies in quality. Watch for loose gravel and uneven patches.
Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.4392°N, 14.2667°E
- Start (Tržič)
- 46.3658°N, 14.3053°E
- End (Ljubelj summit (dead end for cars))
- 46.4392°N, 14.2667°E
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