Alpine Passes

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Strmec Pass

Strmec Pass

Strmec na Predelu

Slovenia · Julian Alps (Goriška)

908m

Key Facts

Elevation
908m
Route length
16 km
Max gradient
8%
Hairpins
4
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SBovec
16 km · max 8%
Strmec Pass (908m)
Descent
EKobarid
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A pass between Bovec and Kobarid in the Soča valley. The road winds through the heart of the Julian Alps along the stunning emerald Soča river, one of Europe's most beautiful rivers.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

246m301m356m411m466m0 km10 km20 km30 km466m
379m gain
586m loss
466m → 466m → 259m

Difficulty

Moderate

2/5 — car driving difficulty

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

Hairpin Turns

4

A few tight turns to keep it interesting

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
46.3250°N, 13.6200°E
Start (Bovec)
46.3381°N, 13.5522°E
End (Kobarid)
46.2486°N, 13.5789°E
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