The Soca River or Isonzo as it is called in Italian a 138-kilometre long river that flows through western Slovenia and northeastern Italy. The river runs past the towns of Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin, Kanal ob Soci, Nova Gorica, and Gorizia, entering the Adriatic Sea near the town of Monfalcone.

Jul 28, 2023 · This guide is for the exciting and fun hike up to the Source of the Soca (Izvir Soce) in the Soca River Valley of Slovenia.

Wandering along well-kept natural paths, admiring the Soča River, wandering the surrounding hills… The valley offers a whole range of picturesque natural attractions that attract visitors from near and far, but also hundreds of lesser-known idyllic corners that you can explore on your own.

Waterfalls, rapids, suspension bridges and of course the surreal turquoise blue of the alpine river – we dare to say that nowhere else is the nature in Slovenia as captivating as it is in the Soča Valley. In this blog article, we will show you why the Soča Valley should be on your itinerary through Slovenia.

Aug 5, 2023 · The gorgeous, emerald-green Soča River winds for 137 km through the Soča River Valley, passing by and through a large number of towns (Soča, Bovec, Kobarid, Kanal ob Soči, and many, many others).

Jul 26, 2024 · The Soča Trail is a beautiful hike in the Slovenian Triglav Park along – you guessed it – the Soča River. You can kick off this adventure at the source and follow the water for about 25 kilometers until you reach the village of Bovec.

The Soča River is the emerald thread of the route and offers a view of all the famous and lesser-known natural values and cultural heritage of the valley. The picturesque footbridges, which are used to cross the river several times, are a particular attraction.

One of the most beautiful and the cleanest karstic water sources in the Julian Alps is the birthplace of the daughter of mountains, the majestic Soča River. The Source of the Soča River is a wonderful but hard to access natural sight and requires quite a lot of dexterity to be seen.

The emerald Soča river is the most beautiful river in Slovenia. It spring up in the heart of Triglav National Park, under the peaks of the Julian Alps.

The Soča river, the one and only - the Emerald Beauty. Her spring is located in picturesque Trenta valley in Julian Alps, then she flows through her valley down to Solkan, where crosses the border. From there on she slowly approaches to the outfalls into the Adriatic Sea.

This pristine gorge is one of the most beautiful natural sights on the Soča River and an important natural treasure of the Triglav National Park. The emerald green pools are intertwined into a 750-metre-long meticulously smoothed out gorge that is only a few metres wide and 15 metres deep.

Along this winding emerald treasure, you can find the jewel in its crown – the Great Soca Gorge. A source of national pride in Slovenia, this naturally crafted stretch of river meticulously cuts its way through the valley, measuring 750 metres long and up to 15 metres deep respectively.

The Soča Trail leads visitors to the Triglav National Park along the Soča River from its source towards Bovec. The trail is easily traceable and is 25 km long. The direction and length of the walk can be adjusted to the needs of each individual, as the route can be joined at any point.

Oct 21, 2022 · The Great Soča Gorge is a section of the much longer Soča River. It’s at this spot, that for about 750 metres, the river creates a stunning gorge that is up to 15 metres deep. It is also the part of the Soča River closest to its spring. This is why the turquoise-blue water is so clear and pristine.

The Soca Valley is a popular tourist destination due to its numerous natural attractions, including the Big Soča Gorge (Velika korita Soče), the Little Soča Gorge (Mala korita Soče), Kozjak Falls, Virje Falls, and the Tolmin Gorges (Tolminska korita).

The Soča Valley will enthuse you with many creations of nature and rich history, which unveils itself to visitors in the many treasuries of the museums. The emerald river Soča has shaped a valley full of superlatives. Do not miss out on the most beautiful natural and cultural sights: Tolmin Gorges, Tolmin, Soča Valey, ©Urša Drofenik. 1.

Jan 8, 2025 · The Soča Valley stretches along the Soča River from the northwest of Slovenia to the Goriška region and is also called "The Emerald Road." The Soča River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe, located in the Triglav National Park, and is highly diverse.

Jan 9, 2019 · On this great little road trip through Slovenia, drive the Vrsic Pass, explore Tolmin Gorge, see the dazzling Soca River, and drive Mangart Saddle.

Winding through quiet forests, the Soča River Trail follows the turquoise waters for ~25 kilometers, from Bovec to Trenta, and is undoubtedly one of the park’s most desirable walks. Throughout the length of the trail, a number of swaying, wooden, hanging bridges span the narrow river, inviting hikers for a bouncy crossing as well as some ...