Alpe-Adria Trail
Bovec and Soča valley is part of a large walking network called Alpe-Adria trail which leads its hikers on 740 km long routs from Grosglockner, Austria, over Italy and Slovenia to its finish in Muggia, Italy. Soca valley is considered as one of the most scenic part on the route, following the emerald Soca river.
Bovec and surroundings can be starting point for the following routes:
Kranjska gora to Trenta
Trenta to Bovec
Bovec to Dreznica
Dreznica to Tolmin
Best time for hiking this selection of Alpe Adria trails is from April until October. Summer months (July&August)can somethimes be very hot for walking.
Routes description
Alpe-Adria trail - section Kranjska gora to Trenta
This section of trail leads you over Vrsic pass, highest mountain pass with road in Slovenia. Pass is 1611m high and on the routes you can get scenic view to the peaks of Julian Alps. Trails also follows the road build by russian prisoners during WWI.
Points you should not miss: Ajdovska girl, view from the Vrsic, russian chapel
Quick info
Lenght: 17,8km |
Ascent: 962m |
Duration: 6,3hrs |
Descent: 1146m |
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Alpe-Adria trail - section Trenta to Bovec
Trail leads us on well marked route along the Soca river also known as Soca trail, which is part or Triglav national park trails. Section starts in Trenta valley and ends up in Bovec, which is a good place for accomodation.
Points you should not miss: Mlinarica gorge, Trenta museum, Soca river gorges (canyon)
Quick info
Lenght: 20,9km |
Ascent: 571m |
Duration: 5,3hrs |
Descent: 736m |
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Alpe-Adria trail - section Bovec to Dreznica
Points you should not miss: Virje&Boka waterfall, kayakers on Soca river, Dreznica village view
Quick info
Lenght: 23,8km |
Ascent: 802m |
Duration: 6,3hrs |
Descent: 721m |
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Alpe-Adria trail - section Dreznica to Tolmin
Points you should not miss: villages under Krn mountain, views of Soca valley
Quick info
Lenght: 18,3km |
Ascent: 837m |
Duration: 6,3hrs |
Descent: 1182m |
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