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The 10 Most Beautiful nature trails in the Julian Alps

Theme trail
· Julian Alps
Along the Soča River through the Kobarid Gorge to the village of Magozd and the Kozjak Waterfall
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.1 km
3:09 h
294 m
294 m
The Soča Trail, one of the finest themed trails of the valley, is surrounded by Mt. Krasji vrh and the ridge of Mt. Polovnik on the right and the emerald Soča River on the left. Along this nicely routed trail you will be able to take care for your body and soul.

Theme trail
· Littoral
Circular trail through the Koseč Gorges
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.8 km
1:05 h
177 m
180 m
Beneath the village of Koseč you can visit to 60-metre-deep Koseč Gorges. The arranged circular hiking trail takes you past the numerous waterfalls of the Stopnik Stream.

Theme trail
Soča trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
28.4 km
8:31 h
455 m
959 m
The Soča Trail is a nature trail taking visitors to the Triglav National Park along the Soča river from its source towards Bovec.

Theme trail
· Lake Bled
Bled Castle (Blejski grad)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2 km
0:42 h
94 m
89 m
Bled Castle is situated on top of Castle Hill directly above Lake Bled and is the most well-known and visited tourist attraction in Bled. The restored mediaeval castle delivers magnificent views of Bled and its surroundings

Theme trail
· Julian Alps
Zlatorog Fairy Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.4 km
2:00 h
9 m
9 m
The Zlatorog Fairy Trail is a 2 kilometres long, fun, educational and creative themed trail for children.

Theme trail
· Julian Alps
Kobarid Historical Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
closed
7.4 km
2:40 h
286 m
273 m
!!! Due to works on the Kobarid — Bovec road, the section on the Kobarid Historical Trail from Tonocov grad to the Lazar camp is closed.
The road closure is valid from June 23, 2022 until the cancellation.
The trail to the waterfall Kozjak is closed at the moment due to the consequences of the storm. Thank you for your understanding.
This mandatory tour for all visitors of the town of Kobarid connects natural sights and important historical monuments.

Theme trail
· Bled
Grumble bear trail – themed family walk trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.2 km
2:00 h
58 m
62 m
The Grumble Bear Trail will take you into past times, when a real bear once walked into the village of Bohinjska Bela, coming to be known as Grumble Bear.

Theme trail
· Bled
Following the trails of Arnold Rikli - Sunny path to the Osojnica (685 m) and Ojstrica (611 m) hills
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
2.3 km
1:00 h
188 m
189 m
The Mala Osojnica hill with a viewpoint offers one of the most beautiful classic views of Bled with the Karavanks in the background. And with its view of the lake, Ojstrica above Velika Zaka became Bled’s first photographic icon.

Theme trail
· Bled
Following the trails of Arnold Rikli - Bled Castle (600 m)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.8 km
45:00 h
82 m
89 m
The Bled Castle on the Castle Hill, right above Lake Bled, is Bled's most recognisable and visited attraction. It is an amazing viewpoint with a medieval castle converted into a museum.

Theme trail
· Bled
Following the trails of Arnold Rikli - Women's hill Hom
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.2 km
2:20 h
177 m
177 m
St. Catherine is a church on the eastern edge of Hom above Zasip. The panoramic natural terrace, popular among locals and visitors, was named after the near church of St. Catherine.
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Along the Soča River through the Kobarid Gorge to the village of Magozd and the Kozjak Waterfall by Helena
July 29, 2022
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When did you do this route? July 26, 2022
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Rateče-Planica-Zelenci by Sly
September 04, 2021
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Soča trail by Prisca
Photo: Prisca Preyer, Community
Photo: Prisca Preyer, Community
Photo: Prisca Preyer, Community
Photo: Prisca Preyer, Community
Photo: Prisca Preyer, Community
Photo: Prisca Preyer, Community
Photo: Prisca Preyer, Community
August 27, 2021
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When did you do this route? August 11, 2021
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