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Mangart Saddle

Mangart Saddle

Mangartsko sedlo

Slovenia · Julian Alps (Goriška)

2,072m

Key Facts

Elevation
2,072m
Route length
12 km
Max gradient
18%
Hairpins
10
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Fair (narrow, single-lane sections)
Open
June - October

Route & Map

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Route

SLog pod Mangartom
12 km · max 18%
Mangart Saddle (2,072m)
Descent
EMangartsko sedlo (dead end)
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The highest road point in Slovenia, leading to a dead-end saddle below the Mangart peak (2,679m). An extremely steep and narrow road with gradients up to 18%, offering extraordinary views of the Julian Alps and into Italy.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

1,507m1,610m1,713m1,815m1,918m0 km2 km4 km1,918m
942m gain
535m loss
1,507m → 1,918m → 1,914m

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

June - October (Best: July - September)

  • Open June - October. Check locally for exact opening dates as conditions vary each year.
  • Morning hours offer the best driving conditions with less traffic.
  • Snow may linger into June at this elevation. Check webcams before departing.

Coordinates

Summit
46.4400°N, 13.6467°E
Start (Log pod Mangartom)
46.4350°N, 13.6231°E
End (Mangartsko sedlo (dead end))
46.4400°N, 13.6467°E
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