Trenta Travel Guide

 
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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... 

Mountain huts

Mountain huts, Trenta

 Patje Says:  Mountain huts at the region of Trenta. 

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 

1st world war

1st world war, Trenta

 Patje Says:  Monument of the 1st world war at Soca. 

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... 

Closeup of Frozen Bridge

Closeup of Frozen Bridge, Trenta

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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... 

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... 

Gostisce Andrejc: Gostisce

Gostisce Andrejc: Gostisce, Trenta

 Patje Says:  restaurant's food, ambience, surroundings it is OK Everthing. 

Gostisce Metoja: Gostisce

Gostisce Metoja: Gostisce, Trenta

 Patje Says:   Metoja platte 

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

Adventures In The Gorgeous Gorge, Trenta

 KristaB Says:  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.Fishinghttp://www.dolina-soce.com/english/ribolov3.htmlRafting, canyoning... 

Favorites  

Life in Trenta Valley

Life in Trenta Valley, Trenta

 KristaB Says:  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... 

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Hidden Valley of Emerald Stream

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 Tucked away behind high mountain peaks, this valley carved by glaciers and water offers unique sights of beauty and peace as well as some really adventurous sports activities. Another glacier carved... 

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the heart of the Triglav National Park

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 The Trenta valley, carved deep into the heart of the mountains in the form of a horseshoe, opens up into wild side gorges. From the source of the emerald-green river Soèa and farther on to the point... 

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The Trenta valley and the source of the Soča

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  The Soča (in Slovenian) or Isonzo (in Italian) is a 140 km long river that flows through Western Slovenia and North-Eastern Italy. An Alpine river in character, its source lies in the Trenta... 

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