Slovenië, Soča vallei | Pippin Hikes

Soca valley, Slovenia

The Soča Valley is located just next to the border with Italy and is known for its beautiful nature. The valley has a huge attraction for active travelers. The mountains are fantastic for hiking and the Soča river has a beautiful emerald green color. Centuries-old traditions, such as those of traditional cheese-making, are still kept alive in the alpine pastures. Between nature you will also find nice villages whose history goes back to prehistoric times. During the First World War, this area was the front line between the armies of Italy and Austria-Hungary. Remnants of the battle can still be found throughout the valley.

The experience of the beautiful nature of the Soča valley is central to everything; this place is not called Slovenia's outdoor sports paradise for nothing. Pippin Hikes places the attractive tipis and the pop-up kitchen where the most delicious meals come out in the middle of this beautiful area.

10 days | €999

On adventure

Day 1 | 6km

We meet at the campsite in Slovenia. We are close to the village of Tolmin where there is plenty to do. We start with a cup of coffee with something delicious and you can acclimatize and relax. After you have met the other participants and have furnished your tipi, a delicious lunch is ready. After lunch we put on our hiking boots for a short walk where we have beautiful views. Here you already get to see how beautiful Slovenia is.
When we return, the most delicious dishes come from Kim's kitchen and we can enjoy a wonderful evening.

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Day 2 | 10km

After a delicious freshly made breakfast and a good cup of coffee, we set off for Kolovrat today. Kolovrat is a mountain that offers views as far as the Adriatic Sea on clear days. A nice but tough walk of about 10 km with a beautiful viewpoint along the way. Here are also remnants of the front line from the First World War, where one of the most famous battles between the Entente and the Central Powers took place. The Slovenes themselves affectionately call this area the "miracle of Caporetto (Kobarid)". On the way we picnic with a delicious lunch made by Pippin Foods.

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Day 3

Today we start the morning on the beautifully clear Soča river, where we go 'Stand Up Paddling' or SUP. No problem if you've never done this before because a local guide will give you a short training and join us so you can paddle for an hour or two.
Then we go back to the tipis to have lunch or we have brought a nice packed lunch.

In the afternoon we will do the workshop 'Food from Nature'. We go out with a local for a walk where we will discover edible things from nature and together we will then make a meal and have a nice dinner.

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Day 4 | 18 km

After another delicious fresh breakfast, we start the hike in the medium category to the top of Mrzli Vrh (1,359 meters) with panoramic views. Along the way we pass beautiful mountain pastures where cows graze that produce the milk for the delicious alpine cheese. We walk on cart tracks and through beech forests to the top for a beautiful view. On the way we will see a summer farm, the Puščavnikova jama cave and a Hungarian chapel.
Back at the campsite, Kim has delicious cold drinks ready together with snacks and we can enjoy the evening.

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Day 5 | 8 km

Today we have a small walk on the program, but one that is really great. After a good breakfast we go to the beautiful Tolmin Gorge. Over time, the Tolmin gorge was created by the power of the turquoise river Tolminska. Here we find beautiful clear water, special plants, trees and a bright green moss that grows against the rock walls. By many, this area is rightly considered one of the most beautiful places in Slovenia. In the village we have a hot lunch and then we drive back to the campsite or you can go for a swim in the soca river.

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Day 9 | 20 km

Today's hike is partly on the Soča Trail. This is the first created nature trail in Triglav National Park and runs along the river Soča from its source to the town of Bovec. It connects the peaceful, mysterious parts of the valleys of Soča and Trenta. The path is special
popular for its picturesque suspension bridges. A beautiful route where you constantly want to take pictures. Along the way we pass small beaches and we walk through beautiful forests.

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Day 8 | 8 km

Today we make a nice circular walk of about 4 hours at the Kosec gorge, which has been marked out entirely by local residents. After breakfast and coffee we go for a walk.
The Koseska korita (gorge of Kosec) takes us along the rivers Stopnik, Brsnik and Rocica with their waterfalls and through a beautiful gorge with slate formations. The landscape is very varied and beautiful as always.
In the evening we enjoy all the goodies that come from Kim's kitchen and enjoy a wonderful Slovenian evening

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Day 7 | 18 km

Kobarid has a beautiful historic walking route. We first go to the church far above Kobarid and there we have a magnificent view of the area. Then we walk through beautiful forests with abandoned houses to Tonocov Grad, an archaeological site from the Middle Ages. Then we go over the Soca river towards the Kozjak waterfalls. Because of its location and the beautiful color of the water, this is a picture to see. near the falls we see old trenches and a beautiful viewpoint. Then we continue into the forest and we pass the first small water wall. We later reach the large waterfall over wooden platforms.
After the beautiful falls we go back to Kobarid.

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Day 6 | 20 km

This day we go out with a walk in the medium category. Today we walk about 20 km on the Juliana Trail. A long distance walk around the Triglav National Park. We walk part of a stage between Bovec and Kobarid where we mainly walk through valleys along the river Soča. Here the river is most scenic and most wild. Behind us we have a view of the mighty peaks: Kanin, Rombon, Loške stene, Svinjak and Triglav while in front of us the Soča meanders through the valley We pass old abandoned houses and cross the water a few times with a fantastic view over the valley.

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