Alpine Passes

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Pavličevo Sedlo

Pavličevo Sedlo

Pavličevo sedlo

Slovenia · Kamnik-Savinja Alps (Upper Carniola)

1,339m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,339m
Route length
16 km
Max gradient
13%
Hairpins
49
Driving difficulty
Demanding (4/5)
Surface
Fair
Open
May - November

Route & Map

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Route

SJezersko
16 km · max 13%
Pavličevo Sedlo (1,339m)
Descent
EEisenkappel (Austria)
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A border crossing pass between Slovenia and Austria in the Karawanks, connecting Jezersko with the Vellachtal in Carinthia. A quiet, remote crossing with beautiful mountain scenery and minimal traffic.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

563m780m998m1,215m1,432m0 km10 km20 km30 km1,432m
1,047m gain
1,369m loss
886m → 1,432m → 564m

Difficulty

Demanding

4/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

49

A relentless sequence of switchbacks

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.
  • Steep gradients demand good brakes. Use low gears on descent to avoid brake fade.

Coordinates

Summit
46.4175°N, 14.5886°E
Start (Jezersko)
46.3972°N, 14.5028°E
End (Eisenkappel (Austria))
46.4875°N, 14.5931°E
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