Boka Waterfall
Bovec · Soča Valley Free
Described as Slovenia's most water-rich waterfall, it drops 106 m freely and a further 30 m, and is visible from the Bovec-Žaga road with a marked path from the bridge to a panoramic viewpoint.
Great Soča Gorge
A 750 m gorge of smoothed rock only a few metres wide, with emerald pools; a marked forest path along its left side starts at a wooden hanging bridge, and after rain the walls catch curtains of water.
Bovec Free
Last checked 10 November 2026
Overview
The Great Soča Gorge is a 750-metre gorge of smoothed rock, only a few metres wide and 15 metres deep, with emerald pools in Triglav National Park. It lies on the Bovec-Vršič road about 11 km from Bovec, and a marked forest footpath along the left side shows it from some spots. The gorge is not completely accessible, and the path can be slippery or icy in wet, cold and winter months.
Highlights
- 750 m long, a few metres wide
- Emerald pools
- Start of the Soča Trail
Good to know
Questions
When is it open?
No opening hours are published; it is an open natural sight in Triglav National Park. The path can be slippery or icy in wet, cold and winter months.
How do I get there?
The end of the gorge is on the Bovec-Vršič road about 11 km from Bovec: turn right for the Lepena Valley, cross the bridge and park. The upper part is another kilometre along, at a parking area with an information sign.
Can I raft through it?
No. Navigation through the Great Soča Gorge is not allowed for safety reasons; the sport navigation entry point is at the end of the gorge.
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