Renamed "Russian Road" in 2006, Vršič Pass is a high mountain pass that runs through the heart of the Julian Alps. The road was built 1,611 m (5,285 ft) above sea level during World War I by Russian prisoners of war. Hike the cobbled road or cycle to the summit while admiring the exceptional vistas of other peaks and slopes. Watch for Ajdovska Deklica, a naturally carved face of a maiden in a rock. Have a cup of coffee or consider staying overnight at one of the five mountain huts along the way and at the top of the pass. The trails are easy to follow, even for children. With our international travel planner, Kranjska Gora attractions like Vršič Pass can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
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Loved it. A wonderful easy drive, never too steep, narrow or intimidating, and full of beautiful sights that will have you pulling over when you can to get out and get involved. Beautiful.
Loved it. A wonderful easy drive, never too steep, narrow or intimidating, and full of beautiful sights that will have you pulling over when you can to get out and get involved. Beautiful. more »
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When coming from Austria, the village of Kranjska Gora is the gateway to the road up to Vrsic pass. It's narrow, full of hairpins and oncoming drivers. But what a view! from the bottom to...
When coming from Austria, the village of Kranjska Gora is the gateway to the road up to Vrsic pass. It's narrow, full of hairpins and oncoming drivers. But what a view! from the bottom to... more »
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Beautifully dangerous
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