Vršič Pass
From Kranjska Gora · 11.8 km · 6.9 % average
Photo: Photo: Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Start
- Kranjska Gora
- Summit
- 1,611 m
- Distance
- 11.8 km
- Elevation gain
- 815 m
- Average gradient
- 6.9 %
- Maximum gradient
- Not reliably sourced
- Difficulty
- Very hard (FIETS 6.2)
The climb at a glance
Schematic A straight line at the average gradient – the real road is steeper in places and easier in others.
- Slovenia's highest pass (1,611 m); the road continues down into the Soča valley via a series of 50 hairpin bends (Wikipedia).
- The upper road is rendered impassable by heavy snow during much of winter (Wikipedia) – a summer and early-autumn climb.
In the footsteps of the pros
No Grand Tour history recorded in our sources yet. [PLACEHOLDER] Regional races and events – to research
How long might it take?
| Sustained power | ≈ Time |
|---|---|
| 2.5 W/kg | 1 h 08 |
| 3.5 W/kg | 50 min |
| 4.5 W/kg | 40 min |
Estimate Physics model at constant power on a constant 6.9 % gradient: rider 75 kg, bike and kit 9 kg, rolling resistance 0.005, CdA 0.4 m², air density 1.1 kg/m³, 3 % drivetrain loss; W/kg relative to rider weight; no wind, no stops. Real times vary – this is not a standard.
Best season
Nearest destination climate: prime No prime month · good Mar–Nov (Nova Gorica (ARSO), 1991–2020 normals). High-mountain road: typically a summer and early-autumn climb – check pass opening before you travel.
Weather & altitude
Summit at 1,611 m: expect it to be much colder than in the valley – roughly 6–7 °C per 1,000 m in typical conditions.
Surface & traffic
[PLACEHOLDER] Road surface, traffic and tunnels – to verify
Water & food
[PLACEHOLDER] Fountains, cafés and the last shop before the top – to verify
Descent
[PLACEHOLDER] Descent notes – surface, hairpins, cold. Always pack a layer.
Nearby climbs
- Passo di Gavia ≈ 250 km away (straight line)
- Passo dello Stelvio ≈ 252 km away (straight line)
- Passo del Mortirolo ≈ 265 km away (straight line)
Sources & verification
Data Figures copied from the sources listed, retrieved 14 Nov 2026. Published numbers differ with the exact start and finish – we show one sourced version. Exact start point and date of on-the-road verification: [PLACEHOLDER] to record.