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Solčava Panoramic Road

Solčava Panoramic Road

Solčavska panoramska cesta

Slovenia · Kamnik-Savinja Alps (Savinjska)

1,260m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,260m
Route length
16 km
Max gradient
14%
Hairpins
26
Driving difficulty
Demanding (4/5)
Surface
Fair (narrow sections)
Open
May - October

Route & Map

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Route

SSolčava
16 km · max 14%
Solčava Panoramic Road (1,260m)
Descent
EPodolševa
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A stunning panoramic road above the Logarska Dolina (Logar Valley), one of Slovenia's most beautiful glacial valleys. The road traverses high pastures with sweeping views of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

484m729m973m1,218m1,462m0 km10 km20 km30 km40 km1,462m
1,213m gain
1,059m loss
641m → 1,462m → 795m

Difficulty

Demanding

4/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

26

Serious switchback territory

When to Drive

May - October (Best: June - August)

  • Open May - October. 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
46.4050°N, 14.7397°E
Start (Solčava)
46.4194°N, 14.6928°E
End (Podolševa)
46.3917°N, 14.7833°E
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