Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Šentjur Pass / Klanec

Šentjur Pass / Klanec

Klanec pri Kozini

Slovenia · Karst / Littoral (Obalno-kraška)

540m

Key Facts

Elevation
540m
Route length
6 km
Max gradient
12%
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SČrni Kal
6 km · max 12%
Šentjur Pass / Klanec (540m)
Descent
EKozina
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The old road from the coast (Koper/Trieste) climbing up to the Karst plateau. Known for tight hairpins ascending the steep limestone escarpment separating the Mediterranean coastal strip from the inland plateau.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

438m461m483m506m528m0 km5 km10 km15 km528m
233m gain
242m loss
505m → 528m → 496m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

0

Sweeping curves, no tight switchbacks

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
45.5917°N, 13.9750°E
Start (Črni Kal)
45.5611°N, 13.9444°E
End (Kozina)
45.5983°N, 13.9400°E
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