Follow the emerald Soča from the Julian Alps to Tolmin — gorges, waterfalls and suspension bridges, with a riverside campsite every night.
The top row shows when the trail itself is in good condition (snow, heat, services). Below it, when each campsite is open — the trek works when both line up. Trail conditions can differ from year to year, so always keep an eye on local websites before and during your trek.
| Row | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail season | Not advised | Possible | Best | Best | Best | Best | Possible |
| Campsites open | |||||||
| Soča | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| Bovec | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| Trnovo ob Soči | Closed | Open | Open | Open | Open | Part | Closed |
| Kobarid | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| Gabrje | Part | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Part |
| All campsites open | Closed | Open | Open | Open | Open | Part | Closed |
Sources: thedetoureffect.com
Down the Trenta valley in Triglav National Park, alongside the young Soča.
Suspension bridges over the river; the Great Soča Gorge (Velika korita) near Soča village.
Very little on the way or in Soča village — carry food for the day.
Kamp Klin. Riverside campsite near Soča village.
An easy riverside path through forest as the valley widens towards Bovec.
Short day — time to swim, raft or visit Bovec.
Supermarket and restaurants in Bovec.
Camp Liza. Riverside campsite near Bovec.
Across the Bovec basin, then on paths along the slopes above the Soča between steep mountains.
The Virje waterfall and its green pool; views of the Kanin range.
Shops in Bovec — buy food for the day. Little in Trnovo.
Kamp Trnovo. Small campsite by the river at Trnovo.
Forest paths high above the river, then down into a narrow side gorge.
The Kozjak waterfall in its cave-like basin; the Napoleon Bridge at Kobarid.
Shops and restaurants in Kobarid.
Kamp Koren. Riverside campsite near Kobarid — busy in summer.
Down the wider lower valley through villages and pastures towards Tolmin.
The Soča in its broad, gravelly bed below the Krn mountains.
Shops in Kobarid; Tolmin a few kilometres beyond Gabrje.
Camp Gabrje. Campsite at Gabrje, near Tolmin.
Walking times are calculated with the DIN 33466 hiking formula (4 km/h, 300 m/h up, 500 m/h down), without breaks.
The Soča is famous for its colour: an unreal emerald green that comes from the limestone of the Julian Alps. From its source in Trenta to Tolmin, the river runs through narrow gorges, past waterfalls and under swaying suspension bridges, with the peaks of Triglav National Park all around.
This route follows the Soča Trail and parts of the Alpe Adria Trail for five days. The official Alpe Adria stages are 21–22 km, but the valley has so many campsites that you can walk it in short days — including a very easy second day to enjoy Bovec.
Why campsite to campsite here? The Soča is a rafting and kayaking valley, so riverside campsites are everywhere. Wild camping is not allowed in Slovenia, which makes a campsite-based trek the natural way to walk it with a tent.
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