Soča River Swinging Bridges Walk

Leave the ordinary behind and take a relaxing walk along the emerald waters of the Soča and Koritnica rivers. This circular trail follows well-maintained paths through forests and canyons, offering unique views of the surrounding mountains from several picturesque swinging bridges.

A WALK ALONG THE EMERALD THREAD

This popular and relaxing circular walk from Bovec offers a perfect way to experience the natural beauty of the Soča and Koritnica river valleys. The trail guides you through dense forests, allowing you to cross between riverbanks via wooden suspension bridges. These bridges hang just above karst canyons and boulder-garden-like riverbeds, with the green Koritnica and turquoise Soča rivers flowing beneath. Along the way, you’ll enjoy glimpses of the towering Julian Alps and their foothills in the background. Beyond the photogenic swinging bridges, the trail’s highlights include beautiful meadows and the opportunity to step into the Triglav National Park.

STARTING POINT & PARKING

While this circular trail can be started from anywhere in Bovec, the most common starting points are Alpi Center Camps Bovec and Vodenca. This route description begins from Camp Polovnik in Bovec.

ROUTE DESCRIPTION: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

From Camp Polovnik, follow the gravel road past the church Cerkev Device Marije v Polju. Cross the main road and continue along the field path on the opposite side.
The path soon veers left, passing a small ski lift and crossing over a small hill. After descending the hill, you’ll reach an asphalt road.
Turn left onto the asphalt road and walk downhill past Camp Alpicenter Vodenca. Just before reaching the camp, turn left onto a marked forest path.
Walk through the lower campsites and past the restaurant at Camp Liza to reach the trail leading to the footbridge over the Koritnica River.
After crossing the footbridge, turn right to walk along the confluence of the Soča and Koritnica rivers. Then cross the first available footbridge over the Soča.
Once across the Soča, turn left onto the asphalt path, which soon ends and becomes a trail leading to the Golobar Gorge.
After exploring the gorge, backtrack slightly and cross the Soča on a footbridge located a bit further downstream. On the right bank, this bridge is anchored to a black rock—a popular spot for jumping into the water.
Continue on the trail along the right bank of the Soča and cross the next footbridge you encounter.
The trail now follows an asphalt section before turning right onto a gravel road (opposite the swimming pool).
When you reach the village of Čezsoča, cross the main road bridge and turn left onto the gravel path that climbs toward the airfield.
Walk around the airfield, keeping it on your right side. From here, it’s a short walk back to your starting point in Bovec.

Extra tips

The black rock supporting the bridge is a popular spot for locals to enjoy a refreshing – though chilly – plunge into the river on hot days.

When approaching the confluence of the two rivers, pause to admire how their waters merge. During rainy periods, one river may flow brown and silty while the other maintains its clear emerald-green color, creating a dramatic visual contrast.