Holidays in Bovec

Starting from Kobarid, this gentle walk leads to the striking Kozjak Waterfall. Along the way, take in views from Napoleon’s Bridge, one of the best spots to capture the Soča River’s turquoise waters. The route passes through forests and past a campsite, offering a good place to stop for refreshments. Kobarid itself is worth exploring, with a WWI Museum and a monument above the village. There is a small entrance fee for the waterfall, and a refreshing swim in the river is a great way to end the walk.

• Grade: Easy
• Distance: 5.3km
• Walking time: 2 hours
• Terrain: Partly on-road, partly forest route trailing the river

This circular walk from Bovec climbs to the Čelo Fortress, a well-preserved Austro-Hungarian military site from 1915. The route follows forested paths to the fortress, which offers panoramic views over the Bovec basin and surrounding peaks. Once a key defensive position, it overlooks both Vršič and Predil passes. The return route descends through Plužna village, where a water fountain provides a refreshing stop before heading back to Bovec.

• Grade: Easy to moderate
• Distance: 8.7km
• Walking time: 3 hours
• Terrain: Forested paths. Uneven in places

Following the emerald waters of the Soča River, this trail is one of Slovenia’s most scenic walks. The route passes through lush forests, picturesque gorges, and suspension bridges, offering spectacular views along the way. To shorten the walk, start at the Julius Kugy Monument and end in Lepena village, where the river is at its most stunning.

• Grade: Moderate - Challenging
• Distance: 15.2km
• Walking time: 4 hours 40 minutes
• Terrain: Forest route trailing the river, uneven in places

The Juliana Trail, a 270km circular long-distance trail, offers an exciting opportunity to explore the area that lies at the doorway of the Julian Alps. The trail is divided into 16 sections, each of them around 17.5 km long. 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 will take you as high as 7,163 metres in altitude, but its terrain is generally quite gentle, making it great for family outings.

Stage 13: Kobarid - Bovec

• Grade: Easy
• Distance: 20.4km
• Walking time: approx. 6 hours

Stage 14: Bovec - Log pod Mangartom

• Grade: Moderate
• Distance: 11.3km
• Walking time: approx. 3 hours

After completing several kilometres of the trail, your stomach will start to rumble. Treat it to something delicious and local. Why not try some typical dishes from the towns and villages around the Julian Alps.

Bovec is situated along the River Soča, known as the emerald river, renowned for its stunning colour and fast flow and ideal for watersport activities like white-water rafting. You can also find calmer areas of the river which are great for paddle-boarding and canoeing. This river is perfect for gentle riverside strolls, which may even take you across tension bridges or down rocky paths.

Drifting along the emerald River Soča in a raft is a wonderful experience that's fun for all ages. Rafting in the Soča Valley is one of those active trips that simply must be ticked off your adventure bucket list. The most popular rafting route on the River Soča is 10 kilometres long and runs from the bridge near Log Čezsoški, near Boka Waterfall, to Trnovo ob Soči.

Older children and teenagers can learn the basics of kayaking in the calm sections of the Soča River. Local instructors offer beginner-friendly lessons to help them build confidence on the water while having a blast.

Soar over Bovec with on a once in a lifetime tandem paragliding experience. Starting in Bovec, you can descend from either Kanin where you can see the Adriatic Sea on a clear day, Kobariški Stol which is the longest mountain ridge in Slovenia, Mangart which is Slovenia's third highest mountain, or Kuk, the highest of the Kolovrat mountains. If you're feeling adventurous book a zip-lining trip and whizz through the Učja Valley; taking you from mountain-top viewpoints and down into the depths of the Učja Gorge.

The Kobarid Museum will teach you about the heritage of the Isonzo Front on a Slovenian, European and a global scale. Unique demonstrations of fights and life during the war, the exhibits, the rich photo material and the multi-vision displays tell the touching story of hard and bloody days next to the River Soča; events once recounted by Ernest Hemingway and Erwin Rommel.

Kluže fortress - this majestic fort above the Koritnica gorge is one of the most visited cultural sights in the Soča valley. It's an important monument to the defence against Turkish invasions, Napoleon's army and attacks during World War I.

Introduce your kids to history at the Ravelnik Outdoor Museum, where they can explore preserved World War I trenches, bunkers, and pathways. The interactive and hands-on experience makes learning about the past engaging and memorable for children.

Enjoy a leisurely ride through the village or take on the mountain passes for more of a challenge. You can put your leg muscles to the test on a mountain bike, or ease your way along on an e-bike. For a scenic ride, the 21 kilometre trail covering the villages of Kal-Koritnica and Čezsoča will also have you ascending and descending Mt. Javoršček for a view of Bovec from above.