Family Soča Valley Hiking Guide
TRIPS FOR ACTIVE FAMILIES
IDEAS FOR A FAMILY HIKING IN NATURE
Trips tailored to active parents and their little adventurers. Trips through the landscapes of our beautiful Soča valley.
BASIC DATA
Distance: 2.4 km
Duration: 0:42 h
Height difference: 46 m
Highest point: 493 m
Lowest point: 467 m
TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS
From our accommodation, we turn left, where we walk along the main road to the first bridge, where we cross the Soča River. We continue to the right along the Soča path. The route takes us past Small Soča Gorge all the way to the Great Soča gorge.
BASIC DATA
Distance: 3.8 km
Duration: 1:11 h
Height difference: 165 m
Highest point: 1,049 m
Lowest point: 887 m
TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS
We drive to the cottage at the source of the Soča River. First of all, we can see the source of the Soča, to which there is a marked, walkable, but somewhat exposed path in the upper part. The spring is hidden in a rock about 100 meters above the hut. We return by the same route.
We continue towards the valley, which the locals call Zapoden. We follow the signs for Bavški Grintavec. We cross a wide clearing and continue along it under the Trentarski Prelec and Srebrnjak mountains. The path is lost towards the remains of the Zapotok mountain, and we continue under the slopes into a tight corner, where the stream from under the Zapotok mountain merges through the waterfalls. We return by the same route.
BASIC DATA
Distance: 3.4 km
Duration: 1:17 h
Altitude difference: 340 m
Highest point: 998 m
Lowest point: 657 m
TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS
We drive to the 50th serpentine of Vršič or Russian road. Here we turn onto a side road, along which after a few 100 meters we park in the parking lot next to the road.
From the parking lot, we continue along the road, but this only takes us past a few houses (mainly holiday houses) in about 20 minutes to the place where the road splits into two parts. The road leads to the left in the direction of Pogačnik hut on Kriški podi, and we continue straight along the road to the end of the valley.
BASIC DATA
Distance: 1.7 km
Duration: 0:48 h
Height difference: 210 m
Highest point: 535 m
Lowest point: 351 m
TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS
There are picturesque troughs and waterfalls hidden in the Učja riverbed, but they are difficult to access and passable only with special equipment. Part of this beauty can be seen from the footbridge, which is only a few minutes from the starting point. We visit the valley along the path along the left bank. We start at the restaurant by the bridge in the village of Žaga. We follow the road towards the upper houses and at the first bend we leave the road and continue to the left. The track is carved into the rock world. After a quarter of an hour, the markings turn towards Planina Ben, and we continue in the current direction. We soon find ourselves in the hay fields and continue in the forest to the left. After 10 minutes, we descend to the Globoščak stream and see a beautiful waterfall. We cross the stream and on the opposite bank we look for a mule track. Turn right along the mule track, then left. We soon find ourselves on the Planina Srednja Učja, which stretches on a vast plateau above the river bed. Here are some haylofts that have been converted into holiday homes. We return by the same route.
BASIC DATA
Distance: 4.3 km
Duration: 1:26 h
Height difference: 282 m
Highest point: 915 m
Lowest point: 655 m
TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS
In the village of Log pod Mangartom, immediately after the bridge over Predilnica, turn right in the direction of Koritnica. At first, the paved, then macadam road quickly leads us to the parking lot at the beginning of the entrance to the central part of the TNP. A pleasant footpath leads to the gable of Koritnica.
BASIC DATA
Distance: 2.1 km
Duration: 0:51 h
Height difference: 202 m
Highest point: 790 m
Lowest point: 598 m
TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS
The Možnica hut
The hut (793 m) stands on a meadow in the middle of the forest in the Možnica valley. There is also a winter bivouac next to the hut which serves more as an emergency shelter. The bivouac can also be used in the event of a storm
The modern Slovenian family lives a fast and rather hectic life. During the week, everyone is usually in a hurry. We can spend time differently. Let’s go on a trip to the mountain world and spend a few hours in interesting, generous and varied nature. Walking in the mountains is perfect for families who can hardly stand at home. Perhaps more important than the goal itself is that the family is together and we have time to get to know each other, listen to conversations and laugh.
Zapotok Waterfall in the back of the Zadnja Trenta valley
Učja valley
Loška Koritnica valley
Možnica valley
The Great Soča Gorge
Loška Koritnica is one of the most beautiful alpine valleys, located in the extreme northwestern part of Slovenia. It lies in the area of the Triglav National Park, which is the only national park in Slovenia and is subject to a special nature conservation regime.
It is suitable for families, as a pleasant shady footpath leads to the Koritnica gable.
The river Koritnica originates in Loška Koritnica, below Mangart, and flows through the gorge until it flows into the emerald river Soča.
The valley is surrounded on all sides by magnificent 2,000 peaks: Mangart, Jalovec, Kotovo sedlo and others.
Zadnja Trenta valley
At the Great Soča Gorge
AFTER AN ACTIVE DAY
Our modern apartment complex comprises 4 buildings and offers 19 above-standard apartments in which tradition and comfort join hands. Our accommodation offers excellent opportunities to relax after a day in the air:
- whirlpool and sauna,
- massages in the apartment,
- rental of sports equipment (including hiking poles and electric bicycles),
- help in organizing additional activities
The apartments are designed with respect for the pristine nature of the Triglav National Park and the cultural heritage of the local environment. They are characterized by spaciousness, brightness, carefully selected natural materials and top-quality equipment in a modern Alpine style.
