Sovatnice

Sovatnice is a peak in Kranjska Gora, Julian Alps and has an elevation of 2,116 metres. Sovatnice is situated nearby to the locality Spodnje Gumence, as well as near Velika planina.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Vršič mountain pass and Russian Chapel.

Vršič mountain pass

Mountain saddle

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The Vršič Pass is a high mountain pass across the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. It is the highest pass in Slovenia, with an elevation of 1,611 metres, as well as the highest in the Eastern Julian Alps.

Russian Chapel

Church

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The Russian Chapel is a Russian Orthodox chapel located on the Russian Road on the northern side of the Vršič Pass in northwestern Slovenia. The chapel, dedicated to Saint Vladimir, was built by Russian prisoners of war engaged in forced labor in the area during World War I.

Slemenova špica

Scenic viewpoint

Photo: Sl-Ziga, Public domain.

Slemenova špica is a scenic viewpoint.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Podkoren and Rateče.

Podkoren

Village

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Podkoren is a village in the Municipality of Kranjska Gora, in the northwestern Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.

Rateče

Village

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Rateče is a village in the Municipality of Kranjska Gora, in the far northwest corner of Slovenia. It is located in the upper part of the Upper Sava Valley, between the Sava Dolinka and Ziljica rivers, a tributary of the Drava.