Snowshoeing in the Zapoden Valley (Zadnja Trenta Valley)

Parking lot next to the cottage at the source of the Soča River (898 m)

Zapoden Valley

Visitors usually park their vehicles at the ploughed parking lot next to the cottage at the source of the Soča River. If the following section of the gravel road into the valley is ploughed to the extent which prevents snowshoeing (early spring) you can drive to the end of the road (ramp) where you start snowshoeing. From here, the trail leads along the dry and narrow riverbed without excessive ascents and gradually ascends towards the gable end of the valley. If you would accidentally leave the marked trail you would still be able to find your way by following the smooth riverbed of the stream which provides comfortable walking. At the end of the valley, the direct view of the ice-covered waterfall can be prevented by the water of the stream. The waterfall is located behind a small river bend. You return along the same way you came from or by meandering along the riverbed towards the starting point at the ramp and further to the parting lot next to the cottage. In case of large amounts of snow, we recommend the last version because you can expect bent-over or fallen trees along the trail through the forest.