Trenta Travel Guide

 
by Patje
 
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Things to Do  

Waterfall Virje

Waterfall Virje, Trenta

 Patje Says:  Waterfall Virje height is 15 - 16 meters and it runs in two divided streams. Water falls into a big pool. Spring of Glijun stream is a carst springIn the center of Bovec turn to Kaninska vas and further to hamlet Plužna. In Plužna there is a sign board which directs you to... 

Trenta military cemetery

Trenta military cemetery, Trenta

 Patje Says:  Russan war prisoners, who died building a road across Vršiè, were buried on Trenta military cemetery alongside fallen Austrian soldiers 

Water hurst of Sunik

Water hurst of Sunik, Trenta

 Patje Says:  At the Lepena valley in the middle of intact nature, by the water stream is the hidden "Hurst of Sunik" 

Soca Trail

Soca Trail, Trenta

 Patje Says:  The Soca Trail is a nature trail taking visitors to the Triglav National Park along the Soèa river from its source to Bovec. 

Small troughs of Soca

Small troughs of Soca, Trenta

 Patje Says:  A bit before Big troughs, at the branch towards Vrsnik and Vas na skali, Soèa formed 100 meters long and 6 meters deep Small troughs. 

Big Soca trough

Big Soca trough, Trenta

 Patje Says:  The most beautiful gorge is carved by Soèa river near the Soèa village, big trough is 750 meters long, 15 meters deep and in sometimes with river banks only 2 meters apart. Gorge ends at the beginning of Lepena valley. Big trough could be seen from a footbridge. 

Mlinarica Gorge

Mlinarica Gorge, Trenta

 Patje Says:  The Mlinarica, a torrential stream, carved a one-kilometer long and 100 metre deep gorge, which narrows down into breathtaking troughs just before its confluence with the Soèa. One of the most amazing parts of the gorge is the 8 metre high fall to the mouth of the troughs. 

Juliana Alpine Botanical Garden

Juliana Alpine Botanical Garden, Trenta

 KristaB Says:  This botanical garden hosts almost all existing Alpine botanical species, including Scabiosa Trenta, the flower to which famous mountaineer from Trieste, Mr. Julius Kugy, dedicated great part of his life. This monument located under magnificent Jalovec cliffs is dedicated to... 

Picnic Table Closeup

Picnic Table Closeup, Trenta

 KristaB Says:  Make sure you wipe off all breadcrumbs, so birds don't soil this lovely table which shows directions and distances towards surrounding landmarks. 

A Perfect Picnic Spot

A Perfect Picnic Spot, Trenta

 KristaB Says:  On our way from Kranjska Gora, just below Vrsic pass, we stopped at one small parking near natural terrace with wonderful view over the valley. These two guys were having a break, using a round plate that shows directions to surrounding landmarks as a table. Great location... 

Hang On!

Hang On!, Trenta

 KristaB Says:  Hiking is the best way to explore the area, but if you don't have much time, drive along and choose lovely spots to stop and do some short hiking expeditions.This one was not really my kind of thing, walking acros the ice covered suspended bridge that swings and shakes under... 

The Russian Chapel - A Silent Reminder

The Russian Chapel - A Silent Reminder, Trenta

 KristaB Says:  This beautiful wooden chapel with two typical Russian bell towers is Ruska Kapelica - The Russian Chapel, is located by the Vrsic mountain pass road, and surrounded by graves of Russian soldiersIt was built by Russians during 1916 and 1917 to honor the memory of more than... 

Sparkling & Green

Sparkling & Green, Trenta

 KristaB Says:  On my way up to Soca spring, I ventured closer to the stream, away from the trail, and found some lovely waterfalls and small lakes. The water was low during my visit in early winter, so the flow was gentle and almost silent.If you decide to do the same, be careful while... 

Getting to Soca spring

Getting to Soca spring, Trenta

 KristaB Says:  From Vrsic mountain pass road turn to "Koca na izviru Soce", after about 1 km you will reach Koca and parking area.From there, it takes about 10 - 15 minutes hike to reach the spring. The trail is marked and in some steeper areas there are wooden steps and steel ropes. On my... 

Birthplace Of Emerald Beauty

Birthplace Of Emerald Beauty, Trenta

 KristaB Says:  River Soca emerges here, high in the mountain, and descends through lovely rapids and canyons on her 136 km long journey towards Adriatic sea, 96 km through Slovenia, and the rest through Italy. This river is famous for it's emerald color, which doesn't fade even on a cloudy... 

Queen of Soca Stream

Queen of Soca Stream, Trenta

 KristaB Says:  Famous unique Soca trout (Salmo Trutta Marmoratus) lives only in Soca's upper stream. Because of artificial introduction of of non-autochthonous Rainbow trout, which happened in the first half of the 20th century, the endemic Soca trout almost disappeared, so it had to be... 

Restaurants  

Dobra Vila Hotel: Trust A Good Fairy

Dobra Vila Hotel: Trust A Good Fairy, Trenta

 KristaB Says:  Later that evening, we had a lovely snack at Dobra Vila hotel and restaurant near Bovec.The name has two meanings - in Slovenian Vila means villa, but also a fairy. Dobra means good. :o)What a surprise, to find such an elegant and luxurious villa in such a remote place. But... 

Gostišče MARTINOV HRAM: Local Bovec specialities

Gostišče MARTINOV HRAM: Local Bovec specialities, Trenta

 ursa9 Says:  This is a family-run pension. The food was ok, a bit overpriced though. Try local specialities, such as sheep cheese, air-dried ham (prosciutto), red wine (teran), Bovec plate and "Bovška frika".They also offer rooms: from €58 per double room per night (2 people, B &... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Adventures In The Gorgeous Gorge
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Soca

Fishing, rafting, canoeing and other sports activities are allowed only from Soca village down the stream - the area from the spring to the village Soca is protected.

Fishing
http://www.dolina-soce.com/english/ribolov3.html
Rafting, canyoning etc
http://www.socarafting.si/?lng=eng

Updated Dec 24, 2004

Related to:
 Kayaking
 Rafting
 Fishing

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Life in Trenta Valley
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Trentarji preparing wood for winter

Favorite thing: This area was very isolated for centuries, the road across Vrsic mountain pass which was built in 1916 enabled locals to reach other parts of Slovenia more easily, but still this road stays closed during winter - it is impossible to clear the show and ice on such a steep curvy road.

So locals, "Trentarji", always had to rely on themselves to survive in this harsh environment.

Their main source of income was production and sales of goat and sheep cheese, wool, lumbering and wildlife hunting. On their very limited fields they grew just enough potatoes and cabbage to survive through the winter.

In 19th century, funny dressed people started emerging on their doorsteps asking for directions and offering money for lodging, food and guided tours.
This was the beginning of tourism here.
Some of those early guides are still remembered, like Anton Tozbar - Spik Medved (the Bear) who's lower jaw got ripped away by the bear but he survived and kept on guiding tourists.

The number of inhabitants is still decreasing, but hopefully the tourism will enable more people to make a decent living and stay here.

Updated Jun 2, 2005

Related to:
 National/State Park
 Hang Gliding
 Hiking and Walking

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