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)
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
↑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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