Vratca prelaz
Vratca prelaz is a scenic viewpoint in Bovec, Julian Alps. Vratca prelaz is situated nearby to the peak Prednje Robičje, as well as near Nad Šitom glava.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Vršič mountain pass and Erjavec Lodge.
Vršič mountain pass
Mountain saddle
Photo: .snoopy., CC BY-SA 4.0.
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.
Erjavec Lodge
Mountain hut
Photo: Sl-Ziga, Public domain.
Erjavec Lodge is a mountain hut, which is situated 590 metres southeast of Vratca prelaz.
Russian Chapel
Church
Photo: Frerk Meyer, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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. Russian Chapel is situated 2 km east of Vratca prelaz.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kranjska Gora and Podkoren.
Kranjska Gora
Photo: Kulmalukko, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kranjska Gora is a town in north-western Slovenia. It is a base for winter sports and is known for alpine skiing and ski jumping.
Podkoren
Village
Photo: Kulmalukko, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Podkoren is a village in the Municipality of Kranjska Gora, in the northwestern Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. Podkoren is situated 6 km north of Vratca prelaz.
Rateče
Village
Photo: Matijap, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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. Rateče is situated 7 km north of Vratca prelaz.
Vratca prelaz
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Bovec, Julian Alps, Slovenia, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.44117° or 46° 26′ 28″ northLongitude
13.74229° or 13° 44′ 32″ eastOpen location code
8FRMCPRR+FWOpenStreetMap ID
node 7732277587OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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