Great Soča Gorge
Velika korita Soče
A narrow limestone gorge about 750 m long carved by the Soča, up to 15 m deep. Look down on the emerald rapids from a suspension bridge.
The Great Soča Gorge lies near the village of Soča. The river has cut a channel about 750 m long through white limestone, where it is only 1 to 2 m wide at its narrowest and up to 15 m deep. Water churns through potholes, shifting in colour from bright green to deep blue. A car park sits by the road, and a few minutes' walk brings you to a footbridge across the gorge. You can follow the riverside path upstream or downstream, which is part of the Soča Trail (Soška pot). Entry is free and it can be visited all day. The rock is slippery, so don't climb to the edge, and swimming in the gorge is prohibited. It's about 12 km from Bovec, along the road toward Trenta.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kluže Fortress
- Fort Hermann
- Ravelnik Outdoor Museum
- Kozjak Waterfall
- Soča River
- Trenta & Source of the Soča
- Mangart Saddle
- Napoleon Bridge, Kobarid