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Poštarski Dom on Vršič – Vrsic Pass loop from Russian Chapel

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Poštarski Dom on Vršič – Vrsic Pass loop from Russian Chapel

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May 13, 2026

Poštarski Dom on Vršič – Vrsic Pass loop from Russian Chapel

Moderate

03:27

9.37km

2.7km/h

580m

570m

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Overview

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

Your route passes through a protected area

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Triglavski narodni park

Waypoints

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945 m

Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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3.27 km

Alpe Adria Trail in Triglav National Park

Highlight • Trail

narrow but very beautiful path

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3.93 km

View of Mala Mojstrovka and Velika Mojstrovka from the Alpe Adria Trail switchbacks

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot along a series of steep switchbacks you get fantastic views o the surrounding mountains, including, the Nad Šitom glava, Mala Mojstrovka and Velika Mojstrovka. This is a great place to snap some photos and catch your breath.

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4.02 km

World War I Artillery Outpost Ruins in Triglav National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you often come across old gun emplacements, trenches and accommodation from the First World War

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5.22 km

Poštarski Dom on Vršič

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The mountain hut is open from mid-June to the end of September and can accommodate numerous guests in rooms and dormitories. It is situated in a stunning location with panoramic …

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5.39 km

Ajdovska Deklica (Heathen Maiden) Rock Face

Highlight • Natural Monument

The face of the Ajdovščina girl in the northern side of Prisojnik was formed by broken rocks. The most beautiful view of it is from Poštarski dom in Vršič. The …

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5.49 km

Vrsic Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Time is too short. From altimeter 2230 only possible with climbing equipment. Great tour with a viewpoint through the mountain window into the valley.

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7.08 km

Erjavčeva Koča mountain hut (1,525 m)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The hut stands on a hill by the Vršiška road on the north side of the pass. The previous wooden hut was built and opened on 14 July 1901 by …

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9.37 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.72 km

2.72 km

1.22 km

544 m

161 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

2.86 km

1.10 km

1.03 km

197 m

180 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,130 m)

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Poštarski Dom on Vršič – Vrsic Pass loop from Russian Chapel

Russian Chapel on the Vršič Pass

Alpe Adria Trail in Triglav National Park

View of Mala Mojstrovka and Velika Mojstrovka from the Alpe Adria Trail switchbacks

World War I Artillery Outpost Ruins in Triglav National Park

Poštarski Dom on Vršič

Ajdovska Deklica (Heathen Maiden) Rock Face

Vrsic Pass

Erjavčeva Koča mountain hut (1,525 m)

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