Vršič Pass — Local services in Bovec

Vršič is mountain pass between valleys of Sava and Soča in Slovenian Julian Alps. At 1611 m is not particularly high by standards in central Alps but with 50 serpentines on both sides, lovely panoramas and plenty hiking opportunities is certainly worth a visit. There is a Tičar hut almost directly on the pass and Prisojnik Mountain behind. Prisojnik or Prisank (2547 m) is very extensive mountain with its well known north eastern wall over 1000 m high. The southern slope is completely different. You have a choice of half a dozen trails leading to the summit from Vršič pass. One goes through the big window in the wall, but it is for experienced climbers only. Others can use the simple approach around the mountain and then on the southern side on the crest which leads to the summit. There are other worthwhile hikes in the area including one to the marvellous panorama place - Sleme, 1911 m high. A small plateau behind Mojstrovka Mountain covered with very small lakes offers an unique sight on the most beautiful Slovenian...

Vršič Mountain Pass with its 1,611m is the highest road pass in the Eastern Julian Alps. The high-mountain road from Kranjska Gora through Vršič to Log in Trenta has 50 serpentines, 24 on the side of Kranjska Gora and 26 on the Trenta side.

In Vršič, you can relax and have something to eat or drink in the mountain cabins.Vršič is also the starting point for the Mala Mojstrovka and Jalovec Mountain sand for a very popular (mostly for families) Slemenova Špica Mountain. On the way to Vršič you can see the Russian Chapel, a natural window in the Prisank mountain, face and the Heathen Maiden (Ajdovska deklica). Over 10.000 Russian prisoners of war were engaged in construction of the road. Aware of the avalanche threat, the prisoners worked under special anti-avalanche fences but unfortunately these were unable to withstand two severe avalanches in the spring of 1916. According to military archives data, the avalanche buried over 300 Russian prisoners and several Austrian guards. The construction of the road was completed in 1917. In 1916 the prisoners built a wooden chapel on the Kranjska Gora side of the road in memory of their suffering and the comrades who were buried by the avalanche. The chapel was completely restored in the years 2005 – 2006. In June 2006, in commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the construction of the chapel, Slovenian government renamed the section of the road between Kranjska Gora (Hotel Erika) and Vrsic the Russian Road. The mountain road from Kranjska Gora (810 m) across Vrsic (1611 m) to Log in Trenta (620 m) spans 24 kilometres SI: Cesto čez prelaz Vršič so med prvo svetovno vojno gradili ruski vojni ujetniki, katerim je posvečena Ruska kapelica na severni strani prelaza. Ob kapelici vsako leto poteka svečana spominska maša, ki se jo je leta 2016, ob 100. obletnici postavitve, udeležil tudi ruski predsednik Vladimir Putin. Cesto čez Vršič nekateri imenujejo tudi Ruska cesta. ( če ti je moj vpis všeč, pusti...

Absolutely stunning pass,. If coming from Kranjska Gora we noticed a sign that's said "transit only" and wondered if it was closed, it just means the stopping view point is full so no stopping. When we arrived we were able to stop tho. Also a beautiful stop on the way up of a picture perfect mountain backdrop 🥰 Can be slow if there are buses but not a problem as the drive is so beautiful. Its a very busy road so be aware of the many cyclists and motorcycles, some of which ride like knobs thinking they own the road - standard ! Respect to the cyclists who aren't on...