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Vršič pass & the Russian Chapel
Slovenia’s highest pass
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Image courtesy of © Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Vršič pass & the Russian Chapel
The road from Kranjska Gora over Vršič to the Trenta valley has 50 numbered hairpins. On the way up, stop at the wooden Russian Chapel, built in memory of prisoners of war who died building the road. The pass is usually closed in winter.
Why it's on our list
- 50 hairpins
- 1,611 metres
- Open roughly late spring to autumn
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Vršič pass & the Russian Chapel before you go.