oldbootsgb

Hi,

My wife and I are driving from the UK to Dubrovnik this coming weekend. We plan on going via the Julian Alps in Slovenia and onwards to the Plitvice Lakes. I have plotted a route to cross the Slovenia/Croatia border on Rte 105 (Metlika, Slovenia) & Rte D6 Zakanje, Croatia) but are worried that we will not be able to cross at this point as it is such a minor road and will subsequently lose out on time wasted having to turn back and enter through a main highway border crossing!

Any comments regarding this or any other comments or tips (especially accommadation recommendations) about our coming trip would be most thankfully received!

Cheers,
Martin

rtt0921

The border crossing by Metlika on road 105 is for international traffic, too, so you don't have to worry about crossing there. Just be advised that route numbers are not signed off of motorways and expressways, except for kilometre markers, so you will have to navigate by destinations (Metlika is signed from the A2 motorway onwards). I think the same applies to Croatia, but I'm not sure.

Do you plan on stopping in Slovenia for the sights, too, or will you just be driving through? Any meaningful detour through the Julian Alps will take quite a bit of time.

oldbootsgb

Thanks for your info. I have an open schedule so can stop over in Slovenia but obviously don't want to venture too far from the route through the Julian Alps, this time!

In order to save time after the Alps would I be best advised to take the (assumed) much faster route via Zagrab (or another) rather than my planned route via the 105 (is there much worthwhile to see on this route)?

How slow will the route via Metlika be? Any suggestions/alternatives to this route will be taken on board and much appreciated.

Cheers,
Martin

oldbootsgb

Just another quick question, which towns or routes would be considered the heart of the Julian Alps and should be where I head for (obviously bearing in mind my eventual destination is Dubrovnik, Croatia!

Cheers,
Martin

rtt0921

The 105 is a nice country drive, although I am not sure about the quality of the road, it is a popular route for bypassing Zagreb in the summer, so it probably isn't too bad. Time-wise there isn't much difference between taking the 105 or going via Zagreb.

How many days overall did you plan on spending in Slovenia?
The highlights along your route would be Lakes Bled and Bohinj, and Ljubljana. Also, seeing as you want to drive through the Julian Alps going over the scenic Vrsic Pass is a must.