Experience the full beauty of autumn colors and discover historical landmarks – on foot or by bike – guided by experienced local guides.
Last year, the Hiking Festival evolved into the Soča Valley Hiking and Cycling Festival – and this year, we are taking the story even further.
Alongside the popular guided hikes, we once again invite you to join a variety of cycling tours that delight both families and experienced mountain and road cyclists.
4. 9.—11. 10. 2026
Join us during the most beautiful autumn months, September and October, for a variety of hikes and cycling trips that will take you through the most scenic corners of the Soča Valley – from peaceful valley trails to panoramic mountain paths.
During the festival, you can also visit exhibitions, museums, attend lectures and events, or treat yourself to local culinary delights in nearby restaurants.
In the Soča Valley, new stories for the 2026 Hiking & Biking Festival are already taking shape.
2026 Programme
 | 04.09.2026 09.00 Main Square, Bovec | OPENING OF THE SOČA VALLEY HIKING AND BIKING FESTIVAL |
 | 11.09.2026 19.00 Andrej Manfreda Cultural Centre, Kobarid | Lecture by Andrej Hauptman |
 | 17.09.2026 19.00 Ciril Kosmač Library, Tolmin | Lecture by Alenka Klinar |
 | 25.09.2026 19.00 Ciril Kosmač Library, Tolmin | A Conversation with Jani Brajkovič |
 | 27.09.2026 | WORLD TOURISM DAY |
 | 3.10.2026 11.00 Kobarid | Jestival |
 | 4.10.2026 10.00-16.00 Javorca | Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit |
 | 10.10.2026
Tolmin | FrikaFest |
Guided experiences with the “Soča Valley Finest” quality certificate
 | 05.09.2026 10.00 Kolovrat Open-Air Museum | A Soldier’s Story from the Isonzo Front |
 | 23.09.2026 9.30 Mala vas 114a, Bovec | It Smells Like Mushrooms |
 | 24.09.2026 15.00 Most na Soči, Vodna hiša | Experience the Eye of the River |
| 24.09.2026 9.30 Mala vas 114a, Bovec | It Smells Like Mushrooms |
 | By arrangement - Seniški Breg | Nothing better than a pig |
Organised hikes
 | 05.09.2026 08.30 at the former school in Livek | Livška Štorija Hike3 hours, moderately difficult |
 | 06.09.2026 08.30 Car park below the pilgrimage basilica at Sveta Gora | Walk of Peace – Explore with us the underground labyrinth of First World War caverns on Vodice3.5–5 hours, easy |
 | 12.09.2026 08.00 Free P2 car park, Tolmin | Hike Along the Zadlaščica River8 hours, moderately difficult |
 | 19.09.2026 07.00 Podbrdo railway station | 22nd Traditional Mountaineers’ Gathering on Črna Prst3.5 hours, easy |
 | 19.09.2026 7.00 Zadnjica car park, Trenta | Hike to Bovški Gamsovec, 2,329 m10 hours, difficult |
 | 19.09.2026 8.30 Kanalski Lom (sports ground) | “Lom Is My Home” Hike5 hours, easy |
 | 20.09.2026 8.00 B station of the Kanin cable car, Bovec | Guided Hike from Bovec (Gozdec) via Skutnik to Planina Kot above Resia7 hours, moderately difficult |
 | 20.09.2026 9.30 Hudajužna, Community Centre | 16th Hike along the Bevk Trail1.5 hours, easy |
 | 25.09.2026 9.00 Mountain hut at the source of the Soča River | Guided Hike along the Soča Trail 1/26 hours, easy |
 | 26.9.2026 7.00 in front of the Breginj Museum in the old village centre of Breginj | 32nd Traditional Breginj–Muzec–Breški Jalovec–Brezje Hike |
| 26.9.2026 7.00 in front of the Breginj Museum in the old village centre of Breginj | 32nd Traditional Breginj–Muzec–Breški Jalovec–Brezje Hike |
| 26.9.2026 8.00 in front of the Breginj Museum in the old village centre of Breginj | 32nd Traditional Breginj–Muzec–Breški Jalovec–Brezje Hike |
 | 26.09.2026 9.00 Small Soča Gorges | Guided Hike along the Soča Trail 2/25 hours, easy |
 | 27.09.2026 › at 11:30 Tolmin Gorges | WORLD TOURISM DAY |
 | 26.09.2026 9.30 TIC Podbrdo | Hike along the Rapallo Border (Podbrdo – Robarjev Grič – Podbrdo5 hours, easy |
 | 03.10.2026 10.00 Grahovo ob Bači, Community Centre | 14th Hike along the “On My Own Land” Themed Trail5 hours, easy |
Organised cycling activities
 | 04.09.2026 09.00 Bovec, Main Square | Free Guided E-Bike Tour with Elan E-Bikes through the Bovec BasinEasy e-bike tour |
 | 05.09.2026 09.00 Tarvisio, Piazza Unità | Group road cycling ride on the epic loop across the Vršič and Predel mountain passesDifficult cycling tour |
 | 06.09.2026 09.00 Bovec Airfield | Učja and Sella Carnizza Cycling TourModerately difficult cycling tour |
 | 19.09.2026 09.00 Hotel Alp reception, Bovec | Along the Soča River and Cheese-Making Traditions by E-BikeModerately difficult cycling tour |
 | 26.09.2026 09.00 Bovec Airfield | From Bovec to Most na Soči Cycling TourEasy road cycling tour |
 | 03.10.2026 09.00 P2 car park, Tolmin | Finding Inner Balance by E-Bike |
Organizer:
Turizem Dolina Soče
Rupa 17, 5230 Bovec
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