CAROLINE WHITTLE

SLOVENIA

A photographic travel guide to the mountains of Slovenia, including Bovec, Triglav National Park, the Soca Gorge, and Logar Valley.

Use this guide to find your own way through this scenic area.

Plan your trip to the mountains of Slovenia

How long should I spend here?

A week to ten days. Spend 7 days around the Triglav National Park/Bovec/Soca River area and 2-3 days near the Logar Valley.

When is the best time to visit?

June to August for the best conditions for hiking and outdoor adventures.

How do I get around?

You can get between the towns by public transportation, but if you want to hike and visit the more unique spots, you should rent a car.

What are the best places to visit?

Lake Bled & Bohinj, Bovec, Mangart Saddle Road, Soca River Gorge, Logar Valley, and Velika Planina.

Hiker in gray pants and striped shirt wears a green backpack on a trail with sheep
Hiking trail near Bovec
Hikers in pink and black stand on a hill with a gray mountain backdrop.
Views along the Mangart Saddle Road
Yellow dish with noodles and cheese sitting on a wooden table.
Local dish, zganci, and cheese at Velika Planina
Turquoise colored lake with trees surrounding it.
Swimming hole along the Soca River
A hiker in pink with a green backpack walks along a trail of yellow flowers.
Hiking trail on the Mangart Saddle Road
A hiker in blue and a hiker in stripes pose next to a white and brown cow.
Views at Velika Planina, a traditional shepherd settlement
A beer in a green bottle and soup sit on a wooden table overlooking a green meadow.
Local cuisine at Slap Voje Pavel Kozelj
A woman in a green shirt and black pants holds a wheel of cheese in a room full of cheese.
Dairy farm near Bovec

HIKES

Hikes to Do:

Mangart Saddle Trails

Mostnica Gorge to Slap Mostnice

Brv Brjeka along the Soca River

FOODS

Foods to Try:

Local Cheese at Bogota Bovec or Ekoloska Kmetija

Zganci (Buckwheat Mush) at Velika Planina

ACTIVITIES

Activities to Enjoy:

Drive on the Mangart Saddle Road

Go White Water Rafting or Skydiving in Bovec

Hike or Take the Cable Car to Velika Planina

EXPLORE

Where to Explore:

Bovec & the Great Soca Gorge

Lake Bohinj

Logarska Dolina (Logar Valley)

Yellow flowers line a field with a mountainous backdrop.
Flowers along a trail on the Mangart Saddle Road
A winding road leads to green pastures and mountains.
Logar Valley
A hiker, in a striped shirt and gray shorts, stands on a wooden bridge with green mountains behind him.
Izvir Savinje Hiking Trail in Logarska Dolina

EXPLORE MORE

Find your next favorite destination.