Strane Pass
Strane
Slovenia · Julian Alps (Goriška)
1,097m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 1,097m
- Route length
- 22 km
- Max gradient
- 10%
- Hairpins
- 17
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round
Route & Map
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Route
STolmin
22 km · max 10%
▲Strane Pass (1,097m)
Descent
EPodbrdo
A scenic road crossing between the Soča valley at Tolmin and the Bača valley. The route passes through charming villages and offers views of the southern Julian Alps foothills.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑2,116m gain
↓1,055m loss
209m → 1,287m → 1,270m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
17
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
- 46.2539°N, 13.8189°E
- Start (Tolmin)
- 46.1856°N, 13.7319°E
- End (Podbrdo)
- 46.2358°N, 13.9586°E
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