hiking near Bovec

Šunikov vodni Gaj

The Šunikov vodni gaj (water forest) is a lovely spot for a beautiful walk. In about an hour you stroll past many small waterfalls and emerald-blue pools.

Šunikov vodni gaj is situated in the Lepena valley. From Bovec, drive towards Lepena and you can park at a small car park at Šunikov vodni gaj. From here, simply follow the signs. First you go straight on for a short stretch, then around in a loop. The walk takes about an hour.

You can do the walk in your trainers, but hiking boots might be easier. You’ll come across lots of tree roots and loose stones on the route. On warm days, it’s wonderfully cool in this ‘water forest’.

the Soča Gorge

The Soča River is the big attraction in Bovec. The road towards Kranjska Gora follows the Soča to its source. Via several bridges along the road you can see the clear-blue water surging through the gorge. But there’s also the option to walk along this gorge.

At the end of the gorge you’ll find a car park (for a fee). From here you can walk along the gorge via a narrow ‘unofficial’ path. We ourselves found the path along the gorge extremely dangerous in places. But for daredevils, it’s definitely a beautiful route. There are several footbridges across the gorge, offering splendid views between the cliffs and of the churning water below.