Mountain biking and cycling routes for families invite many bikers to the Soča Valley. Biking represents one of the most interesting ways to explore Bovec and Soča Valley’s numerous hidden treasures. For experienced mountain bikers there are many diverse biking trails and slopes to explore, as well as for the less experienced bikers who can take a ride down easier local roads, forest roads and cycling paths.
Each year more tourists seek for relaxing getaways to escape from the busy cities where they can enjoy the Julian Alps and it’s green forrests, emerald river Soča, splendid panoramic views and release the hormone of happiness while cycling through this lovely Soča Valley.
We gathered some cycling routes for you below:
CYCLING TRAIL ALONG POLOVNIK FROM ČEZSOČA TO TRNOVO
DIFFICULTY: easy
DISTANCE: 26.1 km
DURATION: 3.05 h
ASCENT: 329 m
DESCENT: 329m
HIGHEST POINT: 453 m
LOWEST POINT: 306 m
This amazing biking trail takes you along the left shore of the Soča river, you pass the majestic waterfall Boka all the way to the village Log Čezsoški. From there you ride above the Soča River on the gravel cart track that gets you to village Trnovo ob Soči.
You can start your trail in the village Čezsoča and follow the blue signs of the Slovenian cycling trail or the so-called Juliana Bike Trail. While cycling you can observe and appreciate the amazing views of the Soča river and the mountains that surrounds it.
Soon you get to the part of the Soča river where a part of the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian was filmed in 2008. Once you continue down the road you will soon enjoy the breathtaking view of the majestic Boka waterfall, the most powerful and the highest Slovenian waterfall.
You then continue the gravel cart track in village Log Čezsoški that begins next to the Soča river and then elevates a little bit. You can also stop to admire the Soča river and all the brave rafters and kayakers paddling.
Then you continue past the Prevejk Mountain and descend to the bridge where you can refresh. After a short ascent you later on reach the village Trnovo ob Soči where you can enjoy the view of the village, its Church and Mt. Krn.
Z E – KOLESOM POD VZNOŽJEM KANINA DO PLANINE KRNICA
DIFFICULTY: moderate
DISTANCE: 24 km
DURATION: 3.00 h
ASCENT: 810 m
DESCENT: 810 m
HIGHEST POINT: 1.281 m
LOWEST POINT: 433 m
From the center of Bovec you cycle up to the Church of St. Ulrich (Sveti Urh), continue pass the Kaninska vas and soon reach the path that takes you to the village Plužna and continues to the Waterfall Virje and the Gljun source. Then you continue the ascend while enjoying the panoramic views of Bovec. You follow the blue signs of the Slovenian cycling trail or the so-called Juliana Bike Trail. After a steep ascent towards the Krnica Mountain pasture you will be able to enjoy those amazing views Krnica Mountain Valley has to offer, and also see the brave zipliners.
Bicycle and equipment rental
At the Soča Rocks Hostel and the Active Planet sports agency, we are happy to help you rent bicycles and equipment. We have several mountain bikes of different models and sizes available. All bikes are new or newer, regularly maintained and always thoroughly inspected and serviced. Mountain bikes, mountain E-bikes and accessories are available.
You can rent from us:
- mountain bike with front suspension
- mountain E – bike with front suspension
- equipment included in the rental: helmet, safety lock
