Long distance hiking trail ST25 AAT: Bovec

Long distance hiking trail
ST25 AAT: Bovec - Drežnica (Kobarid)
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Experience
Landscape
J F M A M J
Difficulty
938 m
Technique
moderate
Stamina
7:00-8:00 h
J A S O N D
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Duration
24.2 km
1018 m
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Long distance hiking trail
ST25 AAT: Bovec - Drežnica (Kobarid)
After crossing the bridge we turn right up on a trail,
that leads to several other view points on the
waterfall, but before reaching them we turn left
towards Žaga vilage. When we cross the bridge over
Uja river, we descend the stears left down and folow
the path pass Žaga vilage to Srpenica, where we
cross the longest hanging bridge in Slovenia (63 m)
called Lipuc. Then we procede along the gravel road
to the small village of Trnovo ob Soi, which is also
the main “getting off” point for the popular raft
tours. Along the way there are several spots where
we can simply climb down to the river for a short
break and refreshment.
Description
Summary
A large part of this picturesque stage runs along the
left bank of the River Soa, before turning away from
the river towards the end of this stage. The route
then leads up to the delightful village of Drežnica
near Kobarid.
Description
Our hike takes us past the romantic Virje waterfall
to the magical world of Narnia: The Bovec Valley , a
natural and cultural heritage, once served as the
setting for part of the Walt Disney film “The
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian”. Near the
majestic Boka waterfall, hundreds of cubic metres of
water dash deep into the valley from a height of 106
metres. Then we follow the emerald green River
Soa, on which keen canoeists and rafters take it in
turns to tackle the rapids, around the Polovnik
Mountain. After a slight ascent we reach the
mountain village of Drežnica, below the Krn
Mountain.
We could make our hike more exciting by rafting for
part of the route, to be precise the section between
the bridge beneath the Boka waterfall and the
village of Trnovo. The Soa is always impressive
anyway, but the nearer we get to it, the more of an
impression this roaring river makes!
In Trnovo we can cross to the other side of the river
for a cup of coffee or other refreshment in the camp
or in the village. Afterwards we return to the lefthand bank which continues slightly uphill along the
forest trail to Drežnica, a pleasant and hospitable
mountain village.
Starting point / trailhead
Bovec
Turn-by-turn directions
Author´s advice
We start in Bovec, walk past the church of St. Ulrich
and then head uphill to the village of Plužna. After
Plužna we pass the Virje waterfall and a small lake.
Once we have passed a small golf course we can
marvel at the largest waterfall in Slovenia – Boka.
The most widely known cultural artefacts of the
region are the unique Drežnica Masks made of
wood. Locals still follow tradition and organize
carnival festivities, which faithfully recreate the
masks’ ancient usage.
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Long distance hiking trail
ST25 AAT: Bovec - Drežnica (Kobarid)
With refreshment
stops
The village of Drežnicaalso prides itself on quite a
few private collections, among which is the most
attractive Botognice Collection, compiled by Mirko
Kurini and dedicated to World War I.
Points of Interest
Historical ethnological
collection Od planine do
Planike
Gregorciceva ulica 32
Kobarid is a pleasant little town, 5 km out of
Deržnica, that gained recognition during the First
World War.
The story of the town's history and primarily of the
Soa or Isonzo Front is told in the Kobarid Museum,
voted best museum of Europe in 1993. The exhibits,
the large reliefs of the surrounding mountains, the
rich photographic material and mlutivision
projections offer a sensitive narrative of those hard
and bloody days near the Soa. Part of the events
connected to the Soa Front were described in his
famous novel A Farewell to Arms by then American
war correspondent Ernest Hemingway.
The Kobarid historical walk is fascinating and
instructive, leading us through time and the natural
beauties of the surrounding environment.
Tipp
5222 Kobarid
00386 5 38 41 000
Kozjak waterfalls
Tipp
5222 Kobarid
00386 5 380 04 90
www.dolina-soce.com
Apartments Kamp Koren
Kobarid
Ladra
Tipp
5222 Kobarid
+386 5 389 13 11
Equipment
Hiking clothes and footwear.
Boka
Safety information
Die Soa ist ein kalter, schnell fließender Fluss.
Vorsicht, wenn Sie hineinsteigen oder baden wollen!
Tipp
Getting there
By bus: Timetable
Virje
Public transport
Tipp
Mit dem Bus:
Busse verkehren auf den Strecken Ljubljana - Tolmin
- Bovec und Bovec - Tolmin - Nova Gorica.
Busfahrplan.
Poitniška hiša Ivani
Drežniške Ravne 30 B
Tips, hints and links
5222 Kobarid
Tourist information:TIC Kobarid
Trg svobode 16
SI-5222 Kobarid
T: 00386 5 38 00 490
E-mail: [email protected]
W: www.visit-soca.com
00386 5 384 86 40
Museum von Kobarid
Gregorieva 10
5222 Krid
++386 5 389 00 00
Point of arrival
Drežnica
Jelkin Hram
Properties
Drežnica 30
Stage tour
www.mlekarna-planika.si
5222 Kobarid
Healthy climate
+386 41 953 370
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www.kamp-koren.si
Long distance hiking trail
ST25 AAT: Bovec - Drežnica (Kobarid)
Guesthouse Jelkin hram
Drežnica 30
5222 Kobarid
00386 41 953 370
Kose Waterfalls
Kose
5222 Kobarid
Tourist farmhouse Kranjc
Kose 7
5222 Kobarid
00386 5 384 85 62
Turistina kmetija Kranjc
Kose 7
5222 Kobarid
+386 (0)5 384 85 62
Botognice museum collection
Drežnica 22 A
5222 Kobarid
00386 5 384 86 01
Author and source
Author
Klavdija Lešnik
created
19.10.2011
changed
27.03.2014
Source
Kärnten Werbung Marketing &
Innovationsmanagement GesmbH AlpeAdriaTrail
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