The picturesque village of Bovec lies between the mountains and rivers of the Julian Alps on the doorstep of the Triglav National Park. It’s a mecca for nature lovers, cyclists, anglers, canoeists and walkers of all levels. You’ll recognise the beautiful River Soca (pictured above) as the location for many of the scenes in the 2008 film the Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. The three crystal-clear lakes of Kriz, high above the valley, are a must to visit. Here you can often see herds of ibex which seem to be able to climb almost vertical rocks! Or just stroll along through the village and admire its Gothic churches and traditional local houses. There is so much to see and do in this undiscovered part of Slovenia.
Things to do in resort
- Cycling
- Walking
- Watersports
Other things to do in and around Bovec
- Triglav National Park
- River Soca
- Trekking
- Mountain biking
- Paragliding
- Kluže fortress - this majestic fort above the Koritnica gorge is one of the most visited cultural sights in the Soča valley. It is an important monument to the defence against Turkish invasions, Napoleon's army and attacks during World War I
- Canoeing
Juliana Trail – a walk around the Kingdom of the Golden horn
The Juliana Trail, a 270 km-long circular long-distance trail, offers an exciting opportunity to explore the area at the doorway to the Julian Alps, leading you under the high peaks and inviting you to explore them. The trail is divided into 16 sections, with each of them roughly 17.5 km in length. The sections are designed so that, at the completion of each, hikers can take a break and regain their strength to continue their journey. The trail covers a total of 7163 metres of altitude difference, but its terrain is mostly flat, which makes it great for family outings.
Stage 13: Kobarid - Bovec is 20.4km long, easy and takes approx 6 h
Stage 14: Bovec - Log pod Mangartom is 11.3km long, moderate and takes approx 3 h
After completing several kilometres of the trail, your stomach will start to rumble. Treat it to something delicious and local. Try some of the typical dishes from the towns and villages around the Julian Alps.
Kobarid Museum
Represents the heritage of the Isonzo Front on Slovenian, European and on a global scale. Unique demonstrations of fights and the life during the war, the exhibits, the rich photo material and the multi-vision display tell the touching story of hard and bloody days next to the River Soča, which were also described by the famous Ernest Hemingway and Erwin Rommel.
Location in resort
- Longitude: 13.5521466
- Latitude: 46.3375453
For more information on travel and transport visit our Bovec page
