ゴリシュカの峠・トップ20

Beautiful high-altitude trail on the Stol that leads into a rather steep footpath, on which we had to push the bike downhill for a few minutes.

As of June 11, 2025: The road is officially still closed, but you can carry your bike past the snow slab at approximately 1,800 meters. At approximately 1,900 meters, there's another small snowdrift, which is officially closed. There are still boulders on the next 500 meters (route), but you can ride your bike all the way to the top. Great road, especially without motorcycles and cars today!

As of June 4, 2025: The path is blocked by a snowfield behind the last tunnel. The ascent therefore ends approximately 200 meters below the pass at the parking lot before the tunnel. Still worth it!

The pass road was built in 1915-1916 as a military road for Austria-Hungary by Russian prisoners of war. Over 400 of them died in an avalanche in March 1916 alone. On the north side, at about 1200 m above sea level, the Russian chapel built by these Russians commemorates the victims. The road was opened in the second half of 1915 and named Archduke Eugene Road. A large part of the supplies for the major offensive by Austria-Hungary and Germany were transported along this road.

Never a steep descent but with a very broken and irregular surface so MUST DO - indeed - downhill and with caution unless you have an eMTB or a great desire to suffer. Never excessively steep but very long and very demanding on arms, shoulders and concentration. Stop at some hairpin bends to enjoy the wonderful view of the clean and severe outline of the Stol above you and the valley in front of you. Generous coverage here and diacreto manigo (especially if you do it with a gravel, at least 45mm to be on the safe side).

Why Mangart is one of the most beautiful mountains in Slovenia

Done this today (21.08.2024) Gravelbike, 38mm Gravelking SK. Its hard. Some parts work really great, but some parts are so sandy paired with big rocks. Generally a rough ascent. If you into it do it! The Views are great. Also watch out when you arrive close to the top. The Goats on the mountains can loosen rocks. I was almost hit 50 m away by a giant rock. Remember mountains are never not dangerous. Don't listen to music when going up! The descent on the other side was super technical. A mtb is the better choice here but a gravelbike works. HAVE FUN and take care!

Restaurant at the top of the pass. Ideal for regaining strength after a long day of hiking.