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

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.
Start/Finish – Bovec
Distance – 12km/7.5miles
Height gain – approx 100m
Time – 2h50min
Grade – easy, on good paths and tracks.
Equipment – Walking shoes. See our clothing and walking equipment page for more recommendations.
Recommended map(s) – are the 1:50 000 Triglavski Narodni Park or the Julijske Alpe zahodni del (western) map published by PZS. There is also a 1:25 000 Bovec Tourist map.
Refreshments on route – At Čezsoča and Kal.
Updates to the 2019, 5th Edition – There are no updates.
Public transport – Bovec is easily reached by bus.
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Nearest Town/Village – Bovec has the full range of accommodation and shops.

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