Planina nad Sočo
NATURAL BALCONY OVER SOČA VILLAGE
Planina nad Sočo is a scenic mountain located north of the village of Soča. From the mountain on which the hunting lodge stands, we have a beautiful view of the mountains that rise above the upper course of the Soča river valley.
Mountains: Julian Alps
Altitude: 1400 m
Walking time: 2 h 30 min
Difficulty: easy marked trail
Altitude difference: 900 m
Lat/Long: 46.3425°N 13.6693°E
Terrain type: hills
Trail type: forest trail
TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS
From the village of Soča, head for the track after the Bavški Grintavec signs. The path begins to climb quite steeply through the forest at the beginning and in a good half hour’s walk leads us to the mountain or the abandoned village of Lemovje.
Start of the trail, parking lot
Start of the trail
Here the path first turns slightly to the left across the meadow, then soon turns to the right and begins to climb steeply again, partly through the forest, partly over steep meadows.
View towards Veliko Špičje
Mountain hut on the Planina above Soča
In the background Peak of Ovčja planja
View towards village Soča
The path then turns to the left, where the slope slightly decreases. Next is the crossing of the steep southern slopes under Kolom (1924 m), which leads us to the hunting lodge on the Planina above Soča.
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 an active day:
- 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.
