Vršič Pass (1611 m) – Soča Bridge loop from Gozdni rezervat Kukla

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Bovec

Vršič Pass (1611 m) – Soča Bridge loop from Gozdni rezervat Kukla

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Vršič Pass (1611 m) – Soča Bridge loop from Gozdni rezervat Kukla

04:47

66.0km

1,410m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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11.0 km

Vršič Pass (1611 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The climbs to the top of the pass are quite challenging from both sides, with a total of 51 bends to be mastered.

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Vršič Pass

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14% over 13 km is not easy, but you are happy to have made it and you can reward yourself at the top with more than just the view.

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34.5 km

Great Soča Gorge (Velika korita Soče)

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The Soča River has a certain magic that you can only feel once you've been there. A special place is here at the large Soča troughs - Velika korita Soča. In the deeply cut gorge, the river disappears in a 750 meter long channel carved into the limestone, only to return to a wide river bed at Camp Korita. By the way, you can swim there very well.

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37.5 km

View of the Soča Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Paved road runs parallel to the Soca, certainly at different heights. In most places the river can be seen.

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44.2 km

Bovec Town Centre

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The famous Bovec cheese comes from Bovec and you can sit in it.

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49.5 km

Soča River

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Small bridge and great view.

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54.2 km

Soča Gorge

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This deep blue water is an absolute must. Even divers come here.

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56.9 km

Soča Bridge

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Another one of several suspension bridges over the Soca.

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66.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.8 km

1.38 km

649 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.4 km

649 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,590 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

June 28, 2024,🇸🇮 Slowenien_1 von Kranjska Gora nach Bovec

The Vrsic Pass is tough, 800 meters of altitude in just 12 km, all with heavy panniers. That's why it was only 45 km in total today. But there were spectacular views and a rapid descent through the Soca Valley.

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July 16, 2023,Vrsic Pass - Bovec

After getting out of the gravel zone you reach another hut and a small souvenir stand with some benches to have breakfast with an excellent view. From there it's time to hit the main road again.

The downhill today will make you want to stop for taking pictures multiple times, but be aware of he trafic. It's not always easy …

August 24, 2022,Vrsic Pass und die gefühlten Kalamari

I have to admit, I didn't remember the Vrsic Pass that venomously. Directly from the accommodation we went straight into the ascent. Deep double-digit ramps and hardly any passages for recovery. But I'm really proud of the group because everyone bravely fought their way up despite a large number of supporters of the loud and stinking motorized private transport. But …

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August 24, 2026,Kranjska Gora - Bovec

We drove up the Vrisic Pass road until 1km before the pass summit and then it was closed due to asphalt work. ☹️
However, since we had to continue to Bovec, we tried it via a hiking trail/Alpe-Adria-Trail.
Initially, we had to carry or push our trekking bikes and luggage individually over steep and narrow trails.
Later we were able …

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May 10, 2024,Radabenteuer Alpe Adria mal anders++Tag 2 Kranjska Gora nach Bovec über den Vrisic Pass

One of the highlights of our cycling trips this year, the ride over the Vrisic Pass.
From 806 m in Kranjska Gora, the first 12 km went up 24 switchbacks to 1611 m.
The effort was not to be underestimated despite the eBike, as it was uphill for kilometers with a gradient of 14 - 15%.
Luckily there was …

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May 23, 2023,Tag 10: über den vrsic pass nach kranjska gora

It's good that I only planned a "short" stage today. Since my hand pump has failed and the rear tire has only one bear, I have to go to the bike shop. They help me out with a floor pump

So it only starts at 11.

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May 3, 2024,240503 Kranjska Gora Vrsičpass Bovec

Consistent weather in the form of constant rain🌧🌧🌧along the entire route was a predictable, constant factor. Since the temperatures were also within a manageable range (6-8°C), choosing clothes was not difficult and did not require a change🤷‍♂️😬. In comparison to the Wurzenpass, the Vrsicpass with a maximum gradient of 14% is pleasant to ride, even with a steel horse and …

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