Slovenia-Walking » River Soca

WWI Isonzo Front, the Soča Valley, Slovenia

David Robertson — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:22:06 +0000

Memorial on Batognica

World War One began on 28 July 1914, when the Austro-Hungarian Empire declared war on Serbia. Two opposing blocks entered the war, The Allies, composed of France, Great Britain and Russia on one side and the Central Powers of Germany, Austro-Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey on the other. At this stage Italy had not entered the war, remaining … Read the rest

Tolmin, Slovenia

David Robertson — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:38:15 +0000

Tolmin is the main administrative centre of the Upper Soča Valley but seems to miss out as a major tourist destination. The River Soča is now wider and more placid and less attractive to kayakers and rafters, the hills lower and wooded and less exciting than their neighbouring mountains further up the valley. But hidden in nearby valleys are a … Read the rest

16. Kobarid Historical Walk

David Robertson — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:38:20 +0000

River Soča, near Kobarid, Slovenia

Walk 16 – The Kobarid Historical Walk, from a Walking Guide to Slovenia.

Following the Kobarid Historical Walk, we visit along the way the Italian Charnel House on the Hill of St Anthony and Tonocov Grad, a hilltop site used as a place of refuge and settlement over the centuries. The walk passes through … Read the rest

Kobarid, Slovenia

David Robertson — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:28:19 +0000

The Charnel House and Sv Anton, Kobarid

Kobarid, forever to be associated with WWI and the battles of the Isonzo Front, is a small town sitting a little above the River Soča and at the base of steep wooded mountains. Close to the border, Kobarid has a distinct Italian flavour. The Soča Valley narrows immediately to the north of … Read the rest

13. Bovec and the River Soča Walk

David Robertson — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:06:43 +0000

Walk 13 – along the River Soča and around the Bovec Basin, from a Walking Guide to Slovenia.

Rafting on the River Soča

Beginning in the centre of Bovec this walk follows the banks of the River Soča before heading through the villages of Kal and Koritnica. A rural walk through quite countryside with superb mountain views.

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Bovec, Soča Valley, Slovenia

David Robertson — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:17:34 +0000

Kayaking on the River Soca, Slovenia

Bovec is popular with many sporting enthusiasts; including kayakers and rafters who come for the rapids of the River Soča; paragliders who come for the thermals and superb flying conditions of the Soča Valley; in winter, skiers visit Slovenia’s highest ski station on Mt. Kanin; and, of course, hikers and walkers come to climb … Read the rest

12. River Soča walk, Trenta, Slovenia

David Robertson — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:38:57 +0000

Walk 12 – along the River Soča in Trenta, the Soča Pot, from a Walking Guide of Slovenia.

Julius Kugy Monument, Trenta

Exploring the upper reaches of the River Soča from Trenta right up the river’s source, Izvir Soče, this walk, the Soča Pot, also visits the Kugy Monument, a hidden gorge and the Juliana Alpine Botanical Garden.

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11. The source of the River Soča and Vršič, Slovenia

David Robertson — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:16:38 +0000

Walk 11 – from the source of the River Soča (Izvir Soce) to Vršič and back again, from a Walking Guide of Slovenia.

Zapoden in the Soca Valley, Slovenia

Beginning at the source of the River Soča (almost a place of pilgrimage for many Slovenians) the walk soon climbs to a high-level traverse, offering stunning views over the Julian … Read the rest