Hiking in the Soča Valley
The mountainous world of the Julian Alps, the pristine nature of the Triglav National Park and the refreshing Soča river make Soča Valley one of the most beautiful hiking destinations.
The hiking trails boast magnificent views of streams and waterfalls, quiet Alpine forests, and a wide range of plants and animals that live in what many people consider the most beautiful part of the Julian Alps.
The marked trails of varying levels of difficulty are suitable for advanced mountain hikers and climbers as well as visitors looking for a pleasant walk and a way to see some of the easily accessible natural wonders and cultural sights.
We recommend:
- the Soča Trail,
- the Walk of Peace,
- the Alpe-Adria Trail,
- Mangart,
- the Krnsko jezero lake,
- Kriški podi,
- Triglav
Before you go to the mountains, read the instructions for safe hiking.
Hiking, Žabiški kuk
Hiking, Kolovrat
Hiking, mountain pasture Polog
Hiking, Kolovrat
Alpe Adria Trail, Soča Valley
Tolmin Gorges, Tolmin
Prestreljenik window, Bovec
View to Mangart pass, Bovec
Hiking, Boka waterfall, Bovec
Most na Soči
Theme trail | easy
Čez most po modrost: a cultural-historical trail along Most na Soči
This cultural-historical trail takes you through the three millennia of Most na Soči.
6.2 km
3:00 h
125 m
125 m
Bavšica valley
Hiking trail | easy
Bavšica valley trail
A great trail to view the amazing Bavšica valley in its entirety, passing by the historic Kluže fortress and the turquoise waters of the...
7.2 km
3:00 h
260 m
278 m
14 chapels of the Sections of the Cross
Theme trail | easy
Mt. Mengore, visit to the Church where the rebels used to gather
A pleasant ascent to the place of meeting of the rebels and to the popular pilgrimage Church.
3.3 km
1:15 h
219 m
219 m
Big Gorge of the Soča river
Theme trail | moderate
Soča trail
The Soča Trail is a nature trail taking visitors to the Triglav National Park along the Soča river from its source towards Bovec.
28.4 km
8:31 h
455 m
959 m
Last section of the trail and Mt. Triglav on the right
Hiking trail | moderate
Hiking trail to the Berebica Mountain pasture
This pleasant hiking trail takes you above the Trenta Valley along an old winding military mule trail.
11.2 km
4:37 h
1063 m
1064 m
Mt. Kolovrat Highway
Hiking trail | easy
Mt. Kolovrat, a magnificent panoramic hill above the Soča Valley
Today, the ridge of Mt. Kolovrat, which was the crucial area for the breakthrough at the Isonzo front 100 years ago, offers peace, silence and...
8.6 km
2:50 h
264 m
264 m
Fort Kluže
Hiking trail | moderate
Zgodovinska pot (Historic Trail)
A roundtrip tour from the center of Bovec passing by historical highlights of the First World War as well as offering stunning views of the...
14.1 km
5:00 h
758 m
758 m
Rapids along the Šunik Water grove
Hiking trail | easy
Šunik Water grove
This short hiking trail leads into the positive bioenergy environment of pools, rapids and waterfalls of the Lepenjica Stream.
1.1 km
0:22 h
59 m
56 m
In front of the village of Drežnica
Hiking trail | moderate
Curk Waterfall – a 70-metre waterfall above the village of Drežniške Ravne
This waterfall is falling across precipitous red walls. It can be reached along an attractive trail which offers splendid views. This waterfall...
5.0 km
1:54 h
344 m
344 m
The Bovec area
Hiking trail | easy
Plajer Trail
A 6 km loop from the center of Bovec. Perfect for those looking to get a birds eye view of the town of Bovec, while also getting a glimpse of...
5.3 km
2:00 h
336 m
336 m
Proti planini Leskovca
Hiking trail | moderate
Planina Kuhinja - Sleme - Visoč vrh (1482m) - planina Kuhinja
Planina Sleme gnezdi pod Slemenskimi pečmi. S planine Kuhinja nas do nje pelje lepa, nezahtevna pot, ki pa je, kljub lepoti okolja, slabo...
19.1 km
6:53 h
1025 m
1035 m
Virje waterfall
Hiking trail | easy
Slap Virje (Virje Waterfall)
An easy two hour, 10km loop from the center of Bovec to the stunning Virje waterfall.
9.5 km
2:00 h
196 m
200 m
Začetek poti na Žabijski vrh
Hiking trail | moderate
Na Tolminski Triglav (1141m) čez Žabijski vrh (775m)
Nezahtevna, delno označena pot nas hitro popelje malce višje v neokrnjeno naravo, kjer lahko uživamo v svežem zraku in krasnih razgledih...
10.2 km
4:05 h
852 m
852 m
Tolminka gorge
Theme trail | easy
Tolminska korita
Tolmin Gorges, the common name for the Tolminka and Zadlaščica gorge, are one of the most magnificent natural sites in the region.
2.0 km
1:30 h
202 m
202 m
Signs before the start of the trail to the waterfalls
Hiking trail | difficult
Brinta Waterfall and Gregorčič Waterfall – hidden sights above the village of Selce
The land of waterfalls beneath the village of Vrsno boasts two wonderful waterfalls that can be reached along a demanding marked trail from...
3.0 km
1:22 h
256 m
256 m
Brjeka footbridge.
Hiking trail | easy
Brjeka trail
A wonderful hike to familiarize yourself with the stunning colors of the Soča river. The turquoise waters of the Soča are unique, attracting...
9.6 km
2:30 h
126 m
125 m
A perfect location to view the valley
Hiking trail | easy
Čelo Fortress Trail
A round trip trail to the historic Čelo fortress that played an important role in the Austro-Hungarian defense of the Bovec Valley from an...
8.7 km
2:30 h
357 m
339 m
Proti lovski koči pri izviru Tolminke
Hiking trail | easy
Izvir Tolminke
Razgibana krožna peš pot, zelo primerna za družine. Pri izviru Tolminke se odpre pokrajina, ki je v objemu hribov prava paša za oči....
6.2 km
2:06 h
325 m
246 m
Blick vom Kolovrat auf Tolmin und Soca Tal
Long distance hiking trail | moderate
ST27 AAT: Tolmin - Tribil di Sopra
On this “peace stage” you will cross the border between Slovenia and Italy. Your route takes you past valleys, rolling hills, an open air...
19.0 km
7:30 h
1292 m
852 m
Cascata Virje
Hiking trail | easy
Virje Waterfall
This magical spot at the Virje waterfall is a perfect destination for photographers, couples in love and people looking for relaxation.
3.5 km
1:08 h
112 m
112 m
Bovec panorama (Narnia)
Long distance hiking trail | moderate
ST25 AAT: Bovec - Drežnica (Kobarid)
A large part of this picturesque stage runs along the left bank of the River Soča, before turning away from the river towards the end of this...
22.0 km
7:15 h
410 m
336 m
Mimo planine Kuhinja
Hiking trail | moderate
Pod pogorjem Krna - krožna pot mimo planin do razglednika Planica (1376m)
Krožna pot s pogledi na vršace in dolino Soče nas popelje po planinah pod Krnom, Batognico in Kožljakom. Turo zaokrožimo na čudovitem...
7.6 km
2:44 h
434 m
434 m
Vrsic-Sattel
Long distance hiking trail | moderate
ST23 AAT: Kranjska Gora - Trenta
This stage leads via the Vršič Pass, the highest mountain pass in the Julian Alps. Hikers can enjoy the picturesque view of the stunning...
20.5 km
8:00 h
918 m
1108 m
Kobarid Historical Trail, along the Soča River, Kobarid
Theme trail | easy
Kobarid Historical Trail
This mandatory tour for all visitors of the town of Kobarid connects natural sights and important historical monuments.
7.4 km
2:40 h
286 m
273 m
Hiking trail | moderate
Kožljak(1578m), botanično in zgodovinsko zanimiv vrh v senci Krna
Kožljak je neizrazit vrh, mimo katerega pelje pot na bolj cenjeno goro Krn. Tik pod markantno krnovo ploščo se odcepita pot proti Drežnici...
8.1 km
3:54 h
906 m
906 m
Soča Trail sign
Theme trail | moderate
Along the Soča River through the Kobarid Gorge to the village of Magozd and the Kozjak Waterfall
The Soča Trail, one of the finest themed trails of the valley, is surrounded by Mt. Krasji vrh and the ridge of Mt. Polovnik on the right and...
8.1 km
3:09 h
294 m
294 m
Mt. Kozlov rob and Tolmin viewed from Mt. Bučenica
Hiking trail | easy
Mt. Kozlov rob, a trip to the castle
A trip to the castle, as the locals call the ascent to Mt. Kozlov rob, is a pleasant tour along the educational forest trail to the ruins of...
3.7 km
1:00 h
205 m
203 m
Traditionelles Essen im Socatal
Long distance hiking trail | difficult
ST26 AAT: Drežnica (Kobarid) - Tolmin
This stage is steeped in history – on former military paths and across the Alpine meadows of the Triglav National Park – and combines...
22.0 km
8:00 h
728 m
1079 m
Boka Waterfall
Hiking trail | moderate
Boka Waterfall and the Lipuc Bridge
This circular hiking trail offers two superb sights: Boka Waterfall – the mightiest waterfall in Slovenia and the Lipuc Bridge in the vicinity...
10.9 km
3:16 h
211 m
201 m
Slap Beri
Hiking trail | easy
Slap Beri
Nezahtevna, delno označena, krožna pot iz Tolmina k slapu Beri, ki nam v vseh letnih časih nudi prijetno sprostitev in je idealna za...
8.8 km
2:44 h
281 m
300 m
Brücke über die Soča
Long distance hiking trail | moderate
ST24 AAT: Trenta - Bovec
This stage follows the marked, well-kept Soča Trail and leads almost continuously along the emerald green Soča River and at the same time...
21.0 km
6:30 h
325 m
489 m
The Trail Guardians
Hiking trail | easy
Visna trail
A short hour and a half 5 km loop through the upper farms of the Bovec basin, offering panoramic views of the Soča valley. ...
5.1 km
1:30 h
226 m
223 m
Izvir Grofova voda
Hiking trail | moderate
K zdravilnemu izviru Grofove vode
Nezahtevna, krožna in razgibana pot nam nudi posebno doživetje ob znamenitem zdravilnem izviru Grofove vode, slapovih Sopotnice ter ob...
9.8 km
3:14 h
413 m
414 m
Globoški potok waterfall
Hiking trail | easy
Globoški potok (waterfall)
A short 3km out-and-back trail from the town of Žaga, leading to the multi tier waterfall on the trail of Globoški potok. ...
1.6 km
1:00 h
103 m
5 m
Waterfall in the Koseč Gorges
Theme trail | easy
Circular trail through the Koseč Gorges
Beneath the village of Koseč you can visit to 60-metre-deep Koseč Gorges. The arranged circular hiking trail takes you past the numerous...
4.2 km
1:30 h
233 m
233 m
Along the trail from the cottage at the source of the Soča RIver
Hiking trail | moderate
Zapotoški slapovi Waterfalls, natural sight in gable end of the Zadnja Trenta Valley
The Suhi potok Stream creates wonderful waterfalls hidden in the embrace of the gable end of the Zadnja Trenta Valley. You can reach and admire...
7.1 km
2:10 h
236 m
232 m
Bovec Basin
Hiking trail | moderate
Gozdec, a trip into the cool forests of Mt. Kanin
This hiking trail takes you into the cool forests of Mt. Kanin. Several sections of this trail offer splendid views of the Bovec Basin and the...
15.9 km
6:50 h
1694 m
1696 m