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
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
↑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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