Date: 21.09.22 07:45
The Soča Valley - Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin and Kanal
Feel the holiday bustle of the small alpine town Bovec, taste the reason for Kobarid to be among the highest ranked places on the culinary map of the world, and do not miss out on the festival events that make Tolmin more
interesting each and every year. The Soča Valley will thrill you with
various possibilities of an active holiday in nature in a relatively
small area.
Towns in the Soča Valley and the Surroundings
The towns in the Soča Valley are some of the most famous tourist towns
in Slovenia. Curious historians, admirers, and explorers of nature,
seekers of good tastes, and lovers of various music genres will enjoy
this location.
BOVEC
Paradise for Active Holidays
Bovec, a small town at the threshold of Triglav National Park,
surrounded by the high peaks of the Julian Alps, the centre of outdoor
activities, is particularly inviting with a colourful array of sports
adventures. Take the time for a pleasant lunch in a domestic inn, taste
the popular bovški krafi (sweet
dumplings with pears, apples, walnuts, raisins, and cinnamon), and sit
in the lively Bovec Square, which turns into a scene of entertaining
events in the evening. Take a walk to the Virje Waterfall and follow the
route of the Isonzo Front and visit various outdoor museums.
See the nearby Trenta with Lepena, a picturesque valley of Triglav National Park, which is a showcase of lonely farms, a harsh past, and indescribably charming natural pearls, among which the Source of the River Soča, the Great Soča Gorge, and the Šunik Water Grove stand out. Here, Julius Kugy is proudly admiring the great Mount Jalovec.
Visit Log
pod Mangartom, an idyllic little alpine village under the 5 kilometres
wide and over 1000 metres tall ridge of Loška stena (the Log Cliff). The
view from Log usually stops at Mangart, a mountain to which a breathtaking panoramic road climbs, which is also the highest lying mountain road in Slovenia.
If you love holidays near water, Čezsoča will excite you with incredible
access to the gravel riverbanks of the River Soča. Only a shot away, at
the confluence of the Soča and Koritnica, lies Vodenca, the crossroads
of four popular camps. When you will want to escape the lively tourist
pulse, try exploring smaller villages, such
as Plužna, Kal-Koritnica, Žaga, and Srpenica.
KOBARID
Heritage Trails of the First World War
Kobarid is a historic town beneath the picturesque Krn mountain range (2244 m), where the tough and bloody battles at the Isonzo Front raged. Take a walk on the Kobarid historic route, visit Tonovcov grad, the mysterious Kozjak Waterfall, the famous Kobarid Museum, the best European museum of 1993, and take a peek in the Cheesemaking Museum.
If you love good tastes, you will surely find the best indulgence for your
tastebuds, since Kobarid boasts many excellent restaurants.
Furthermore, Ana Roš, the world’s best female chef in 2017, creates her
dishes in Kobarid.
In the summer months refresh yourself in the River Nadiža, take
a peek in the Breginjski kot (the Breginj Combe) and the
romantic Drežnica, then head towards Tolmin via the Livški greben (the
Livek Ridge), which offers great views. Look at the sky every now and
then and, and if the weather is favourable, you may see paragliders.
TOLMIN
Festival Town at the Threshold of the Julian Alps
Tolmin is the biggest settlement and the management centre of the
Soča Valley. Each year it hosts a lively pulse of music, dance, and
sports festivals. At the confluence of the Soča and Tolminka, fans of metal, rock, reggae, pop, alternative, and Oberkrainer music gather.
If you love history and cultural heritage, be sure to see the Tolmin Museum and the nearby Javorca with its Memorial Church of the Holy Spirit, which was placed on the list of European heritage in 2006. Not far from here are the famous Tolmin Gorges, the lowest entry point of Triglav National Park.
In the surroundings, visit Most na Soči and row on the emerald lake, the
alpine village Čadrg, where a hundred-year-old tradition of cheesemaking
has been kept, the Šentviška planota (Šentvid Plateau), which offers
beautiful views, or take a heritage train on the old railroad
through Baška grapa.
KANAL
A picturesque medieval twon with a rich cultural heritage
Kanal, a medieval town in the middle Soča valley offers plenty of
opportunities for recreation, relaxation, excursions, cycling, hiking,
hunting, fishing, swimming. Through these activities you will discover
unspoiled corners of nature, the remnants of the First World War, the
rich natural and sacral heritage of the countryside and enjoy the
beautiful views of the Julian Alps, Venice and Friuli.
The town
boasts a rich cultural heritage. In the old town, you will be enchanted
by the picturesque Kontrada Square with the Gothic and Kolar House, the
gallery and the memorial room of the painter and graphic artist Riko
Debenjak. In the summer months, you can enjoy concerts, theater
performances and other events. Don’t miss the 1815 Neptune Fountain in
the heart of the city.
If you walk across the famous bridge over
the Soča, you can visit the Keramost Gallery on the right bank of the
river. Next, the path will take you to Pečno Park. There is a circular
hiking trail with a viewpoint on the Channel, Form live and a mountain
bike trail for adrenaline enthusiasts.
The Soča Valley, The Julian Alps, Triglav National Park and Unesco
UNESCO declared the Julian Alps as the first biosphere reserve of international importance in
Slovenia. Locals use innovative approaches to connect people with
nature and thus preserve natural heritage, the biotic diversity, as well
as take care of the continual development. The unique beauty of nature
was also recognised by the filmmakers of The Chronicles of Narnia, who filmed some of the most exciting scenes of that famous movie by the River Soča.
The text is copied from the official website: https://www.soca-valley.com/sl/