Trenta between the Soča Source and Triglav National Park

The Trenta Valley lies entirely within Triglav National Park. The Soča Source emerges from a cave with an underground lake. The Mlinarica mountain stream has carved out a one-kilometre-long and 100-metre-deep gorge. At the confluence of the Mlinarica, there is an eight-metre-high waterfall. In this natural setting, a source with an unusual origin, a deeply incised gorge and a clearly named waterfall thus come together.

The Soča Trail is a trail in Triglav National Park that follows the Soča from its source to Bovec. The complete Soča Trail from the source to Bovec is 25 km long. The trail runs through technically easy terrain, although it includes short steep sections. Forests and meadows accompany the route, as does the course of the Soča. The technical classification as easy therefore does not mean that every passage is level. For hikes, route length and terrain profile are separate planning factors. Before departure, current information on trail conditions and transport schedules can be checked.

The upper section of the Soča Trail begins at Koča pri Izviru Soče and ends in Na Logu in Trenta with a visit to the information centre of Triglav National Park, Dom Trenta. Seven information points along the upper section convey the valley’s heritage, nature, geology and forestry. The trail section thus connects the source area with a named information destination in Trenta.

Juliana is the oldest alpine botanical garden in a natural setting on Slovenian territory. Albert Bois de Chesne founded Juliana in 1926. The garden therefore represents both an alpine botanical classification and a clearly dated founding history. A plant guide serves a practical identification function during a garden visit; choosing the language is part of preparing for the tour.

The natural features of Triglav National Park are presented at Dom Trenta. A special feature of the museum at Dom Trenta is the video installation “Secrets of the Soča – Time Horizon” by Andrej Zdravič. Current opening hours can be checked before visiting the museum.

Other destinations include Podmelec, Trnovo ob Soči, Hudajužna, Breginj, Robidišče, Magozd, Petrovo Brdo and Kobarid.

How can the starting point of the Soča Trail be reached?

The starting point of the Soča Trail can be reached by public transport.

How do you get to the Soča Source?

The Soča Source can be reached from Koča pri Izviru Soče via a marked trail in 15 minutes.

How can the Juliana Botanical Garden be reached?

The Juliana Alpine Botanical Garden can be reached via the Bovec–Trenta road.

In which languages is the plant guide available?

For Juliana, there is a guide for identifying 100 plants in the garden. The guide is written in Slovenian, Italian, German, English and French.

To the higher-level travel overview: Tolmin.