I reached the junction and turned upward again toward Slovenia. After more switchbacks through the forest I reached the border and soon Passo del Predil (1156 meters). There is an old Austrian fortress here from the Napoleonic Wars. I turned around and retraced my route. Miraculously the rain stayed away the whole ride. Then on the drive home it started back up. This is a beautiful remote area with great cycling when the weather's fair, most notably Altopiano Montasio (1515 meters) and Mangart (2055 meters).
Fontanone Goriuda waterfall with cave at the base - must hike to it if you have time |
Memorial to fallen Austrian soldiers at the 1809 battle site |
The Predil pass road is built right through the old fortress |
Predil Fortress, autumn forest |
View from switchbacks ascending to Passo del Predil from the lake |
Looking down at the lake |
Lake view toward the west |
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