Walking in the Soča Valley

Situated close to the mighty Triglav National Park and its imposing Julian Alps, the beauty of the North-West of Slovenia will leave you mesmerised. The Soča Valley offers a variety of walking, from peaceful valleys to exhilarating alpine peaks. Enjoy strolling alongside rivers of melt water a stunning aquamarine blue, or rising valley sides into spectacular mountains of predominately limestone, where jagged peaks create stunning vistas wherever you look. Waterfalls cascade down into the valleys and below the mountains you will find rivers winding their way along the valley floors towards the Adriatic Sea. The site of some major battles in World War I, you will find many fascinating natural and historic sites along the way and there are many relics and museums that tell the story of warfare.

There is walking in Slovenia to challenge the most able walker as well as those who require more gentle routes. At low levels there are beautiful rivers, forests and picturesque villages whilst higher up you will encounter traditional alpine farming, whilst enjoying stunning vistas of limestone peaks.

In Bovec, one of our centres, you can enjoy the blooming colourful meadows, awakening life in spring and summer, and the softness of winds, calm and peacefulness of nature in autumn. The lowland features forest, blue-green rivers and streams, magnificent waterfalls and gorges enriched with old homesteads and friendly Slovenes.

Our second centre, Kobarid, encompasses a wonderful natural environment. There are many picturesque pathways along rivers and marvellous viewpoints, as well as access to striking waterfalls and gorges. Kobarid is a prominent historical town and is famous for bearing the last battle of the Soča Front during World War I. There are some beautiful, historical, cultural and natural sights in the vicinity, all connected to the rich history of Slovenia.

At both centres, you will walk along parts of the famous 'Walk of Peace' which is dedicated to the memory of the multitude of casualties of World War I. It begins north of Bovec at Log Pod Mangartom, a lovely alpine village and a popular starting point for many walkers. The route passes various poignant reminders of the terrible history of the area, including cemeteries, fortifications, trenches, memorial chapels and a number of open-air museums whilst running through gorgeous scenery and along beautiful river valleys.

Walking alongside the crystal clear Soča River is an absolute must for anyone visiting the area. You can begin from near to the river's source which then connects to serene sections of the valley, interspersed with narrow and raging gorges through the limestone. You can walk along the river at both centres. Picturesque footbridges crossing the river add an element of adventure to otherwise peaceful walks.

When you change centres, you can opt to walk between the two centres from Bovec to Kobarid or you can choose to be transferred all or part of the way with your baggage. This walk passes the highest waterfall in Slovenia.

Why not combine a week at our Bovec and Kobarid centres with a week at our Lake Bled or Lake Bohinj centres, not far away but a completely different experience? We can provide the transfer between the two. Click on the link for more information on our Lake centres or contact us to combine the two.