Day trip Triglav and Soca river

Discover Slovenia’s highest mountain and the azure river Soča with this day trip. In this route, you will ride 52 hairpin bends past stunning views and step with your feet in crystal clear water.

From Kranjska Gora to Bovec

This day trip takes you from Kranjska Gora over the Vršič mountain pass to the town of Boveč. Your trip starts in Kranjska Gora. Get here in about 1 hour from Ljubljana, 45 minutes from Podljubelj and 25 minutes from Jesenice.

The lake in front of the mountain

The trip starts from the first roundabout at Kranjska Gora. This road through the village leads you towards the Vršič mountain pass. Even before the mountain pass you will find Lake Jasna. Make a stop here and enjoy the view. You can walk around and take a dip in the summer.

The most beautiful mountain route

Continue the road up the mountain. The Vršič mountain pass has 52 hairpin bends and takes you right through Triglav National Park.

During the climb up, stop at the car parks to enjoy the views and nature. A stop at the summit is also worthwhile.

Into the vaLleY

From the summit you have a beautiful view into the valley. Continue down the road here. After lots of hairpin bends and beautiful vistas, you reach the village of Trenta. Here you can have a delicious roadside lunch or a drink. A visit to the botanical garden here is also a nice trip for plant lovers.

Continue along the road and the azure river Soča will accompany you on your left. Feel free to stop at a car park and take in the scenery. Several small bridges cross the river, giving you a beautiful view over the water.

Soča gorge

Take the turnoff at this point towards the Velika Korita Soča and discover the beautiful Soča gorge. Here the crystal-clear water flows between white rocks.

in summer, you can paddle here and children jump from the rocks into the water.

From the (paid) car park, you can also hike along this gorge, but it is challenging and not without danger.

At the part where the river widens, sit quietly along the water’s edge and enjoy cooling off by paddling in the cold water.

The Sunikov water forest

From the car park, most tourists turn around and continue towards Boveč. But if you follow this (dead-end) road correctly, you will come to the Šunikov vodni gaj water forest. A beautiful area to take a walk along beautiful streams and waterfalls. Mountain boots recommended.

After your hike, head back towards the main road and continue towards Boveč.

Visit Boveč

Boveč (pronounced ‘Bovetsj’) is the place in this region for restaurants, terraces and supermarket shopping.

Return journey

From Boveč you can choose to drive back along the same road, via the Vršič mountain pass. But it is quicker to drive via Italy. The route through Italy is flatter, faster and easier. This route offers you beautiful views of the Mangart mountain range.

• Option: During your return trip via Italy, you’ll pass Kluže: an old bunker in the middle of the mountains. Nice place for a stop.

Tip: Bring your passport. Almost never checked at the border, but when abroad it is compulsory to be able to identify yourself. So bring your identity card or passport just to be sure.