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Kranjska Gora

Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass

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Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass

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  • Location: Kranjska Gora, Upper Carniola, Slovenia

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    June 6, 2024

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    Not 10,000 people died in the avalanche during construction, but just over 100.
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    March 6, 2021

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    The chapel commemorates the Russian prisoners of war who were killed during the construction of the pass road (1915/1916) by a mudslide.
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    June 6, 2024

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    Interesting Russian chapel.
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    Vrsic Pass – Vršič Pass (1611 m) loop from Russian Chapel

    9.32km

    03:34

    620m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 1,130 m

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    Location: Kranjska Gora, Upper Carniola, Slovenia

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