Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Strane Pass

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
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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

161m443m724m1,006m1,287m0 km20 km40 km60 km80 km1,287m
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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