Slovenia's highest pass, 50 cobbled hairpins through Triglav National Park. That is what Vršič Pass promises, and it delivers. At about 30 miles (48 km), it is a drive best taken slowly, over 1 day, with time to pull over whenever the view demands it on the way from Kranjska Gora to Bovec.
Open this route in XCRSNSetting out from Kranjska Gora
Start early, with a full tank and a loose plan. Kranjska Gora is where the road begins, and the first miles set the rhythm for everything that follows.
The first big moment is Russian Chapel. Give it the time it deserves; it is why many people make this trip at all.
Along the way
The road strings together Vršič Pass. It is the natural place to stop, eat well and stretch your legs.
Do not miss Soča River valley.
Arriving in Bovec
The final miles always go faster than you expect.
By the end you will have seen Russian Chapel and Soča River valley, and you will understand why Vršič Pass belongs on any list of great drives.
When to go and how to pace it
The best time to drive it is June–October. Plan on 1 day so the drive never feels rushed.
Check route weather and fuel stops on the Plan tab before you go.
XCRSN prices fuel for every leg in the local currency, finds stops along the way and books overnights near each town.
