Mangart Road

The highest road in Slovenia, branching off the Predil Pass Road and climbing through five tunnels to the Mangart Saddle at about 2,055 m.

The Mangart Road is the highest road in Slovenia. It starts at a junction on the Bovec–Predil Pass road and covers about 12 km. It winds up the steep southern slope of Mount Mangart, passing five rough tunnels cut into the rock and several hairpin bends. It ends at the Mangart Saddle at about 2,055 m, with the final section being a one-way loop. The road was originally built for military purposes around 1938, and trenches and sentry posts left from the First and Second World Wars can still be seen on the slopes. At the top, the view is wide. To the north lies Italy's Fusine Lakes, and to the south are the peaks of the Julian Alps and the Soča Valley. The summit also marks the starting point for climbing Mangart (2,679 m). It takes about 40 minutes to reach the start from Bovec, and it is best to go up in the morning to avoid afternoon thunderstorms. The road charges a toll. It is narrow with few guardrails, and some tunnels have no lighting. Vehicles must wait at passing places to meet oncoming traffic, and large vehicles are not suitable. Falling rocks and snow can lead to temporary road closures.

Mangart Road

Along the route