Kranjska Gora: R1-206 - Trenta, Vršiška cesta
Vršič Pass has served as a mountain crossing in Slovenia’s Julian Alps since the early 20th century. At 1,611 metres, it is the country’s highest road pass, carrying the winding route between Kranjska Gora and Trenta in the Soča Valley. The modern road was built during the First World War by Russian prisoners of war; the Russian Chapel below the pass commemorates those who died during its construction. Limestone slopes, larch and spruce forest, mountain huts and the sharply folded peaks around Triglav National Park give Vršič a distinctly high-Alpine character. It is also a starting point for routes into the surrounding Julian Alps.
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Kranjska Gora occupies the upper valley of the Sava Dolinka in north-western Slovenia, beneath the Julian Alps. The town lies close to the Austrian and Italian borders, with the Vršič Pass leading south into the Soča Valley and Triglav National Park surrounding much of the area. Lake Jasna, formed by the Mala and Velika Pišnica streams, is a familiar local landmark. Nearby Planica is internationally known for ski flying, while the Russian Chapel on the Vršič road commemorates Russian prisoners of war who died here during the First World War. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Kranjska Gora and the Julian Alps.
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Slovenia occupies a meeting point of the Alps, the Pannonian Plain, the Dinaric mountains and the Adriatic coast in south-central Europe. The Julian Alps rise in the northwest, where Triglav is the country’s highest mountain, while the Soča River is known for its clear turquoise water. Karst terrain has shaped caves such as Postojna Cave and the Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ljubljana combines a riverside old town with works by architect Jože Plečnik; farther east, wine-growing regions and thermal springs add another dimension. Slovenian food reflects Alpine, Mediterranean and Balkan influences. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Slovenia and the northern Adriatic.
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