Driving the steep scenic road to Seeberg Saddle
Austria, europe
54.8 km
1,218 m
hard
Year-round
# Seebergsattel-Jezerski Vrh: A Thrilling Alpine Crossing
If you're craving a proper mountain adventure, the Seebergsattel-Jezerski Vrh pass should be high on your list. Sitting at 1,218m (3,996ft), this international crossing straddles the Slovenia-Austria border and serves as the gateway between Austria's Carinthia region and Slovenia's Upper Carniola.
The 54.8 km (34.05 miles) journey runs north-south from Sittersdorf in Austria down to Visoko in Slovenia, and trust me, it's not for the faint of heart. The road is fully paved, but "steep" doesn't even begin to cover it—you're looking at constant curves, switchbacks, and seemingly endless hairpin turns that'll keep you gripping the wheel. On the Austrian side, you'll be driving the Seeberg Highway B 82, while the Slovenian section goes by Road 210.
What makes it truly special? The setting itself. Nestled high in the Southern Limestone Alps, you're surrounded by some genuinely stunning Alpine scenery. The dramatic landscape, combined with that demanding road, creates an unforgettable driving experience that'll test your skills and reward you with incredible views at every twist and turn.
Where is it?
Driving the steep scenic road to Seeberg Saddle is located in Austria (europe). Coordinates: 47.8450, 13.5150
Road Details
- Country
- Austria
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 54.8 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,218 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 47.8450, 13.5150
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