Loibl Pass, Mountain pass in Karawanks, Austria and Slovenia
The Loibl Pass spans across the Karawanks mountain range at 1,367 meters, connecting the Austrian town of Ferlach with the Slovenian municipality of Tržič.
During World War II, a 1,570-meter tunnel was constructed through the mountain using forced labor, opening for military traffic in December 1944.
The pass features two notable obelisks at its summit, erected in 1728 to commemorate Emperor Charles VI's visit to this strategic mountain crossing.
The old mountain pass road remains accessible to pedestrians and cyclists, offering an alternative to the modern Loibl Tunnel constructed in 1967.
The pass contains remnants of a 150-meter tunnel from 1560, constructed under Habsburg rule when the route gained importance as a connection to Trieste.
Location: Municipality of Tržič
Location: Ferlach
Elevation above the sea: 1,367 m
GPS coordinates: 46.43383,14.26567
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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