Vršič is the highest road pass in Slovenia at 1,611 m. It links Kranjska Gora with the Soča valley and climbs through 50 numbered hairpins.
When the pass is open
The road is normally open from spring until the first heavy snowfall. In winter it is often closed or open only with chains. Check the current status on Promet.si before you set off.
What the road is like
The hairpins on the Kranjska Gora side are paved with cobblestones. They are narrow, and cyclists and coaches use the road too. Drive at a steady pace and give way on the tightest bends.
Which car to choose
A compact sports car is the most enjoyable here. A long saloon is comfortable on the motorway but needs more care on the hairpins.
A day route
Ljubljana – Kranjska Gora – Vršič – Bovec – Kobarid and back through Idrija is a full day of driving.