Soča River
Soča
An Alpine river famed for its emerald-green water. The Bovec stretch is Slovenia's hub for rafting and kayaking.
The Soča River runs about 138 km. Its upper course flows through limestone gorges, and its water has an unusual emerald green colour, earning it the nickname 'the emerald beauty of the Alps'. The stretch from Bovec to Čezsoča is the core rafting and kayaking section. Local operators offer half-day trips (about 2 to 3 hours, including wetsuits and transfers). In Čezsoča you can also watch the river and paddle among its pebble beaches. Water temperatures stay around 8 to 12 °C year-round, so wear a full wetsuit even in summer. Soča trout is a local signature dish.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ravelnik Outdoor Museum
- Virje Waterfall
- Fort Hermann
- Kluže Fortress
- Boka Waterfall
- Kozjak Waterfall
- Kobarid Museum
- Napoleon Bridge, Kobarid