Alpine Passes

Mountain Roads of Europe

Wurzen Pass

Wurzen Pass

Korensko sedlo / Wurzenpass

Slovenia · Karawanks (Upper Carniola)

1,073m

Key Facts

Elevation
1,073m
Route length
10 km
Max gradient
10%
Hairpins
4
Driving difficulty
Moderate (2/5)
Surface
Good
Open
Year-round

Route & Map

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Route

SPodkoren
10 km · max 10%
Wurzen Pass (1,073m)
Descent
EArnoldstein (Austria)
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A border crossing between Slovenia (Podkoren near Kranjska Gora) and Austria (Villach area) through the Karawanks. One of the lower and more accessible crossings of this mountain chain. Known for excellent views northward.

Weather & Conditions

Driving Experience

Elevation Profile

525m664m804m943m1,082m0 km5 km10 km15 km1,082m
386m gain
664m loss
852m → 1,082m → 574m

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
46.5086°N, 13.7544°E
Start (Podkoren)
46.4894°N, 13.7481°E
End (Arnoldstein (Austria))
46.5500°N, 13.7097°E
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