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Julian Alps Vršič Road Trip
Chase open-road freedom over the Vršič Pass and down the Soča Valley through the Julian Alps.
The itinerary.
4 days · 9 stops
Friday
Day One
Start in alpine Kranjska Gora at the foot of the mountains, gateway to the high pass.
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Lake Jasna
A pair of clear emerald lakes at the edge of Kranjska Gora, framed by the Julian Alps and a classic road-trip first stop.
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Zelenci Nature Reserve
A vivid turquoise spring marking the source of the Sava Dolinka, reached by an easy boardwalk.
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Hotel
Hotel Kotnik booking.com
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Getting around
- Pick up rental car at Ljubljana Airport, 1-hour drive to Kranjska Gora
Saturday
Day Two
Drive the legendary Vršič Pass, Slovenia's highest road, with its 50 hairpin bends.
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Vršič Pass
A 1,611m alpine pass with 50 numbered hairpins and dramatic peak views, the spine of any Julian Alps road trip.
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Russian Chapel
A wooden memorial chapel built by WWI Russian POWs on the northern approach to the pass.
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Source of the Soča
A short via-ferrata-aided trail to the karst spring where the brilliant emerald Soča River begins.
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Hotel
Dobra Vila Bovec booking.com
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Getting around
- Self-drive over the Vršič Pass into the Soča Valley toward Bovec
Sunday
Day Three
Follow the emerald Soča River south through the valley to Kobarid.
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Great Soča Gorge
The Velika Korita, a deep emerald canyon carved by the river, with footbridges and turquoise pools.
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Kozjak Waterfall
A hidden 15m waterfall plunging into a cathedral-like cavern, a short walk from Kobarid.
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Kobarid Museum
An award-winning museum on the WWI Isonzo Front mountain warfare in the Soča Valley.
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Hotel
Hotel Hvala booking.com
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Getting around
- Scenic drive along Route 203 down the Soča Valley
Monday
Day Four
A final valley morning before looping back toward Ljubljana.
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Tolmin Gorges
The lowest point of Triglav National Park, where two rivers meet beneath the Devil's Bridge and the Bear's Head boulder.
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Hotel
Hotel Hvala booking.com
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Getting around
- Self-drive back to Ljubljana Airport, roughly 2 hours
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Julian Alps Vršič Road Trip?
4 days. The itinerary runs from Friday to Monday and covers 9 curated stops across 4 days.
How much does Julian Alps Vršič Road Trip cost?
Mid-range — €150–300 per day per person.
Where do you stay during Julian Alps Vršič Road Trip?
Hotel Kotnik is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Julian Alps Vršič Road Trip itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 9 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Kranjska Gora.
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