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Soriška Planina

Soriška Planina

Slovenia · Julian Alps (Upper Carniola)

1,280m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,280m
Route length
22 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
16
Driving difficulty
Challenging (3/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round (may close in heavy snow)

Route & Map

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Route

SŽelezniki
22 km · max 10%
Soriška Planina (1,280m)
Descent
EBohinjska Bistrica
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A pass crossing the Ratitovec ridge connecting the Selca valley (Železniki) with the Bohinj area. Features a small ski resort and provides access to hiking in the southern Julian Alps.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

451m660m870m1,079m1,288m0 km10 km20 km30 km1,288m
1,045m gain
985m loss
458m → 1,288m → 518m

Difficulty

Challenging

3/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

16

Serious switchback territory

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.
  • The switchbacks reward smooth, deliberate driving over speed.

Coordinates

Summit
46.2333°N, 14.0500°E
Start (Železniki)
46.2256°N, 14.1681°E
End (Bohinjska Bistrica)
46.2722°N, 13.9525°E
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Image: Benjamin Zwittnig / CC BY 2.5 si