Soča Valley

Description

See the captivating color of the Soča river, experience a bit of Triglav National Park, add a UNESCO destination and see nature created sights along the way on a multi-day journey around Soča Valley.

Loopy tip:
Emerald journey.

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Program (3 days)

Day One

Before getting to the top of the Vršič Pass we stop at the Russian Chapel. 
The panoramic point at the top of the mountain pass is the next stop, with panoramic views to the surrounding peaks of the Triglav National Park.
The serpentined descend takes us to the Trenta Valley, a remote and tranquil place in the heart of the Julian Alps, the entrance to the upper section of Soča Valley.
The exploration begins.
A possibility is to do some of the adrenaline sports, taste some of the local delicacies in some of the remote villages, hike innumerable paths around or simply stay in some of the nice accommodation places and enjoy the pleasant breeze from the mountains.

Suggested overnight in Trenta, Bovec, Kobarid.


Day Two

A stop at Kobarid Museum is the best chance to learn about the Soča River front line, one of the toughest front lines in World War I history.
The visit to the museum is an intense experience of what should not be repeated again.

Still of that topic, we continue to explore the fortified trenches of World War I on Mount Kolovrat.
Its trails are significant parts of the Walk of Peace hiking trail, connecting the Alps with the Adriatic Sea through the corridors of the Soča River frontline.

Near the town of Tolmin, we can stop at the Tolmin Gorges.
Amazingly rugged steep slopes are hiding the confluence of Tolminščica and Zadlaščica rivers, both flowing into the Soča River a bit later on.
A hike down to the hidden canyon is considered semi-difficult, with the trails leading up and down.

Suggested overnight in Tolmin or Kobarid.


Day Three

On our last day, we head to one of the tributary valleys to the Soča Valley.
We follow the Idrijca River to the areas of Cerkno.
Cerkno is an important cultural center of Slovenia, hosting important either jazz or other genres of music festivals and workshops.
Idrija is one of the towns on the UNESCO list of World Heritage with its Mercury mine, today an educational site and underground museum.
If the mining was men's domain, the Bobbin Laces are still ladies' one.
This filigree craftwork is as beautiful as the men's' work down in the mine was hard.
We can stop in one of the craft shops and have a more detailed look into Bobbin Lace art, as well as walk up to the Gewerkenegg Castle, keeping and maintaining the technical and cultural heritage of the town.

We will enrich our journey throughout the tour with some improvised visits to random spots that Loopy knows from the times when he played tuba in a local brass band.


Overnights are not arranged by Loopy Slovenia.
You can extend your stay in any of the destinations to have a day or more at leisure without additional costs.
For information and suggestions please send an email.

Check the day trips to the Soča Valley here.

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  Vrsic Mountain Pass

  Slovenia's highest mountain pass impresses with its spectacular views across the Julian Alps. Serpentine curves and scenic landscapes make this drive an unforgettable experience.
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  Kobarid

  Kobarid Museum exhibits photographs, a model cave and a documentary film of the First World War with a particular focus on the Battle of Kobarid. It received the highest national certificate for museums, the Council of Europe Museum Prize and was nominated for the European Museum of the Year award. A stone's throw from the town center you can start to explore the hidden corners of the Soča River.
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  Tolmin Gorges

  Tolmin Gorges is accessed by an easy circular trail. It is at the Southeast entrance to Triglav National Park, a carefully protected natural site. The beautiful, clear, turquoise water of Zadlaščica and Tolminščica Rivers is enchanting.
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  Idrija

  The town of Idrija is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was one of the very few sites on the planet where tough guys sacrificed their lives to mine Mercury, one of the most poisonous rare earth elements. While the men worked the mines, their ladies created intricate patterns of bobbin lace. Around Idrija the Klavze constructions, flood dams, were built with the purpose of accumulating water and then floating timber down the river for the needs of the mercury mine. It is also a place where you can experience what it means 'to bite your knees' by walking home.
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  Cerkno

  Cerkno is the jazz capital of Slovenia with music festivals all year round. A highlight is the annual, three-day Jazz Cerkno Festival in May which presents high quality international musicians from a variety of music genres.
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  Trenta Valley

  Trenta Valley is the source of the Soča River. It is located in the heart of the Julian Alps and known for its natural beaty and serenity. Rural farmsteads and unspoiled vistas are a step back in time and the emerald water of the Soča River invites a closer look.

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