Experience an epic day of climbing across Vršič Pass and Mangart Saddle, tackling two of Slovenia's most celebrated road ascents in one challenging loop.
Ascending into the Julian Alps, this route takes on two of Slovenia's most celebrated road passes in a single, formidable loop. Starting along the valley, the road turns upward into the iconic Vršič Pass, winding through dozens of hairpins where legacy cobblestones slick the hairpin apexes. Reaching the summit reveals wide mountain vistas before dropping down a swift, technical descent through the emerald Soča Valley. After rolling through Bovec, the terrain shifts from lush river basin back toward high-altitude rock faces. The ascent up the Mangart Saddle tests your legs with steep, relentless gradients as the narrow road clings directly to exposed limestone cliffs and threads through dark, hand-carved rock tunnels. Reaching the high loop at the saddle brings sweeping views that stretch far across the Slovenian and Italian borders. The return journey descends smoothly before tracing the Predel Pass road back around toward Kranjska Gora, closing a demanding mountain loop. Built for experienced road cyclists seeking serious elevation and alpine scale, this loop delivers an unmatched test of climbing endurance across some of Slovenia's finest mountain scenery.
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