Tag: hiking/trekking

In the spring time Soca valley starts to wake up. Its stunning landscape, nestled between the Alps and the Adriatic sea, is slowly turning green. Lower temperatures and less tourists in the spring make a visit to Soca valley more pleasant. From April on it offers plenty outdoor activities and tasty food experiences in the green …

Soca valley lies on the western side of Slovenia and it is with no doubt one of the Slovenia’s highlights. I am sure you’ll be inspired by scenic alpine landscape, crystal-clear Soca river and snow covered Alpine peaks. … (only) 9 reasons to visit Soca valley 🙂 Living in Soca valley most of my life …

Soca valley is one of the must see regions when exploring Slovenia. Surrounded by high mountains it offers great views over Soca river and its neigbouring regions. My best views in Soca valley Mangartsko sedlo/Mangart saddle The Mangart road which is the highest mountain road in Slovenia was built by 500 workers in 1938 in …

A mountaintop Open Air Museum Kolovrat, located on the border between Italy and Slovenia, lies on a steep slope of the Kolovrat ridge overlooking Soca valley, Julian Alps, and offers panoramic views to Veneto region, Friuli Venezia Giulia lowland and all the way down to the Adriatic sea. During the First World War the Italian …

Sunik water grove trail (Šunikov vodni gaj) is a hidden gem in Soca valley. It can be found in Lepena valley in the middle of an unspoiled nature. Here the Lepenjica stream joins the Šumnik stream. Together they create a 100 meters long and 10 meters’ deep emerald gorge which flows through the brook with …