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Vršič Pass from Kranjska Gora

Kranjska Gora, SloveniaRoad

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19 km
Distance
855 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
855 m
Distance
19 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km5 km10 km15 km19 kmHighest point1,613 m at 19.0 kmStart0 kmFinish19 km

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for a steady 855 m climb over 19 km.

19 km climb to Vršič Pass from Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, gaining 855 m.

The route starts at Kranjska Gora and passes through Gozd Martuljek at 3.4 km, Log at 5.5 km, Jasna at 8.5 km before beginning a sustained climb at 8.8 km. The climb to Vršič Pass covers 9.9 km, gaining 771 m at an average gradient of 7.8% with a maximum of 12.1%, reaching a summit height of 1613 m at 18.7 km. The elevation rises from a low of 757 m near Gozd Martuljek to the high point of 1613 m. The terrain involves 68% climbing, 17% descending and 15% flat. 79% of the route is paved with 21% on gravel or unpaved surfaces. The ride features a mix of road types: 59% on main roads (all without cycle lanes), 17% on paths, 12% on cycle paths, 9% on quiet streets and 3% on tracks. Almost 9 km are on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. The longest named roads ridden are Vršiška cesta for 4.7 km and Russian Street for 4.2 km. Amenities include a restaurant at Brunarica pri Ingotu near 1.8 km, a café at Tenis klub Hotel Kranjska Gora at 7.6 km, and a restaurant at Tičarjev dom na Vršiču at the finish. There is also a supermarket at 6.7 km, several water sources and toilets spaced along the route. The longest stretch with no café, shop or water is 4.9 km between 13.8 km and the finish at 18.7 km.

Highlights

  • Vršič Pass summit at 1613 m
  • Climb starts after Jasna at 8.8 km
  • Peaks Vanežev rob and Mali vrh nearby
  • Razgledni stolp Jasna viewpoint at 8.7 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Gozd Martuljek 3.4 km
  2. Log 5.5 km
  3. Kranjska Gora 7.2 km
  4. Jasna 8.5 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Jasna climb8.8 km9.9 km771 m7.8 %12.1 %1613 m

High point 1613 m at 18.7 km; low point 757 m. Passes beneath Vanežev rob, Mali vrh, Mali Vratnik.

Jasna climb · starts at 8.8 km

9.9 km at 7.8% · 771 m
9001000110012001300140015001600ELEVATION (M)5.1%5.8%8.6%8.1%7.9%11%9.9%10%0 km1234567899.8 kmDISTANCE (KM)Jasna climb · 1,613 mSTEEPEST 10.7%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
59% main road · 17% path · 12% cycle path · 9% quiet street
Main roads
11.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
8.9 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
2.3 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
Vršiška cesta (5 km), Russian Street (4 km)
Surface
79% paved · 21% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
68% climbing · 17% descending · 15% flat
Steep sections
8.4 km over 5% · 5.1 km over 8% · 1.8 km over 10%
Longest descent
3.3 km from 0.1 km, dropping 544 m

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 1.8 kmBrunarica pri Ingotu · restaurant · 160 m off route
  2. 2.3 kmSpring · on the route
  3. 6.1 kmToilets · 100 m off route
  4. 6.1 kmPetrol - Kranjska Gora · petrol station · 100 m off route
  5. 6.5 kmKorito na Borovški cesti · drinking water · on the route
  6. 6.7 kmMercator · supermarket · 260 m off route
  7. 7.3 kmSport point · bike shop · 180 m off route
  8. 7.3 kmLekarna Kranjska Gora · pharmacy · 290 m off route
  9. 7.6 kmTenis klub Hotel Kranjska Gora · café · 80 m off route
  10. 10.1 kmPritok Pišnice · spring · 210 m off route
  11. 13.7 kmToilets · on the route
  12. 13.8 kmSpring · 70 m off route
  13. 18.7 kmTičarjev dom na Vršiču · restaurant · 310 m off route
  14. 18.7 kmToilets · 100 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 8.7 km — Razgledni stolp Jasna (viewpoint, 832 m)

At the finish

  • Tičarjev dom na Vršiču · restaurant · 310 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 21 min

Know before you go

  • 11 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 8.9 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or more
  • 21% gravel or unpaved sections
  • 4.9 km without café, shop or water from 13.8 km

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.