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Učja Pass

Učja Pass

Prelaz Učja

Slovenia · Julian Alps (Goriška)

770m

Key Facts

Elevation
770m
Route length
20 km
Max gradient
8%
Hairpins
10
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SBovec
20 km · max 8%
Učja Pass (770m)
Descent
EChiusaforte (Italy)
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A border crossing between Slovenia and Italy near the confluence of the Učja and Soča rivers. Connects Bovec with Chiusaforte in Italy through the narrow Učja valley with dramatic gorge scenery.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

316m515m714m912m1,111m0 km10 km20 km30 km40 km1,111m
1,036m gain
1,126m loss
466m → 1,111m → 376m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — 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

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
46.3167°N, 13.4833°E
Start (Bovec)
46.3381°N, 13.5522°E
End (Chiusaforte (Italy))
46.4069°N, 13.3108°E
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