Slovenia-Walking » Soca Front

A drive over the Vršič Pass, or Russian Road

Sarah Robertson — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:52:17 +0000

The Vršič Pass, which rises to a height of 1611 metres, is the highest pass in Slovenia. It connects, in the north, the Sava Dolinka Valley in

Vršič Pass - mountain view

Gorenjska to the the Soča Valley in Primorska, in the south. The road, impassable in the winter months, is an exhilarating and spectacular … Read the rest

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 … 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

15. Krn – a mountain walk

David Robertson — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:29:54 +0000

Walk 15 – Krn – a mountain walk, from a Walking Guide to Slovenia.

Cows on the lowers slopes of Krn

One of our favourite mountain walks. Mt Krn stands a little apart from the other mountains of the Julian Alps and so a climb to its summit is rewarded with fine views over the … 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. … 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 … Read the rest