Soča Gorge – Soča Gorge loop from Bovec

Soča Gorge – Soča Gorge loop from Bovec

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Soča Gorge – Soča Gorge loop from Bovec

02:19

45.6km

750m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

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After 7.37 km for 179 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.12 km

Most Čezsoča (Čezsoča Bridge)

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Most Čezsoča – a picturesque bridge in the breathtaking Soča Valley in the Slovenian region of Goriška, offering magnificent views of the emerald-green waters of the Soča (Italian: Isonzo) River; a starting point for numerous outdoor activities.

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8.73 km

View of Boka Waterfall

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It's worth taking a short break here to look at the Boka waterfall. It can be very crowded at times. Extra tip: you can see the waterfall even better from a kayak!

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18.2 km

Along the Soča

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Nice, quiet road with good asphalt. Ideal to avoid the main road for a bit.

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21.6 km

Soča Gorge

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1750 was the old stone Napoleon bridge with only a bridge arch. On the bridge, Napoleon's troops marched towards Predel, hence the name.

In the First World War, this bridge was blown up by the Austrian army, later the Italians built a wooden bridge and then followed by an iron bridge. During the Second World War, the partisans defended the Republic of Kobarid here. In commemoration of these events, two commemorative plaques are erected on the bridge.
Source: soca-valley.com

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21.6 km

Napoleon Bridge over the Soča Gorge

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This extremely photogenic bridge crosses the Soča near Kobarid over a narrow rocky channel. The transition at this point has always been important. Only a few places along the raging river offered the opportunity to build a bridge.

In 1758/1759 the old wooden structure was replaced by a stone arch bridge. At that time there were Napoleonic troops in the region, which is how the building got its famous name.

However, none of the French were involved in the construction. The bridge was blown up during the Isonzo battles in World War I and was only rebuilt after the war.

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21.6 km

Soča Gorge

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The bridge has a long history and is known as the Napoleon Bridge:

"In 1616 the Venetians tore down the old wooden bridge. In 1750 the old stone Napoleon Bridge was built with just one arch. Napoleon's troops marched on the bridge towards Predel, hence the name.

During the First World War, this bridge was blown up by the Austrian army, later the Italians built a wooden bridge and then an iron bridge followed. During the Second World War, the partisans defended the Republic of Kobarid here. Two commemorative plaques are erected on the bridge to commemorate these events."
soca-valley.com/de/erlebnissuche/kultur/2021051711511191/die-napoleonbrucke-bei-kobarid

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22.4 km

Kobarid

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Kobarid, or Caporetto in Italian, is a small lively town on the Soča River. The best known point is "Napoleon's bridge" where the Napoleonic troops marched and it is a truly spectacular place. Kobarid was one of the most important partisan recruitment centers for the fight against Italian fascism. The battles that occurred here in the First and Second World Wars are documented in the Kobarid museum.

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38.3 km

Čezsoča quiet road

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Quiet and nice asphalt road around Čezsoča with spectacular views.

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45.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.9 km

5.48 km

2.50 km

567 m

179 m

Surfaces

45.2 km

242 m

179 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

11°C

7°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 15, 2024,3 - De Kobarid à Bovec

Short stop on the road to Bovec. We stop at the campsite (always crowded!) and we take the bikes again to go and cool off in the Soča gorges, about ten kilometers further east, on the road to Trenta. Another beautiful canyon!

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