Vršič Pass (50 Numbered Cobblestone Hairpins)
The highest mountain pass in the Julian Alps, built by 10,000 Russian prisoners of war during WWI. Features exactly 50 numbered hairpin turns—with every single turn on the northern ascent paved in historic granite cobblestones. Plunges down into the emerald-green emerald waters of the Soča River valley.
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A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.
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How many curves and miles is Vršič Pass (50 Numbered Cobblestone Hairpins)? ▼
Vršič Pass (50 Numbered Cobblestone Hairpins) spans 31 miles and packs approximately 50 curves (1.6 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 1,490 ft - 5,285 ft (Vršič Summit 1,611m) and technical rating 8.5/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Kranjska Gora Ski Resort, Slovenia (Latitude 46.4844, Longitude 13.7856) and finishes at Bovec / Soča River Valley, Slovenia (Latitude 46.3381, Longitude 13.5528).
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