Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Petrovo Brdo

Petrovo Brdo

Slovenia · Julian Alps / Škofja Loka Hills

803m

Key Facts

Elevation
803m
Route length
20 km
Max gradient
8%
Hairpins
7
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SPodbrdo
20 km · max 8%
Petrovo Brdo (803m)
Descent
EŽelezniki
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A pass connecting the Bača valley (Soča tributary system) with the Selca valley (Sava tributary system). Historically an important crossing point between the Adriatic and Danube watersheds.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

450m660m869m1,079m1,288m0 km10 km20 km1,288m
464m gain
1,276m loss
1,270m → 1,288m → 458m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

7

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
46.2194°N, 14.0417°E
Start (Podbrdo)
46.2358°N, 13.9586°E
End (Železniki)
46.2256°N, 14.1681°E
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