View of Napoleon Bridge – Soča Gorge loop from Bovec

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Bovec

View of Napoleon Bridge – Soča Gorge loop from Bovec

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View of Napoleon Bridge – Soča Gorge loop from Bovec

03:27

47.3km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.45 km

Sandy Beach on the Soča River

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Probably a flood area at high tide. Littered with thousands of round stones of all sizes. But also with the finest sand. Shallow entry into the relatively quiet Soca. Recommended …

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9.72 km

Boka Waterfall

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The most water-rich and most powerful waterfall Boka with a total height of 144 m and width of 18 m is one of the most magnificent waterfalls in Europe.

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9.81 km

View of the Soča River from the bridge

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Here you can observe the training of the canoeists as if from a box seat.

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12.1 km

Ruins

17.1 km

Soca Suspension Bridge

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nice bridge for a great view of the Soca

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23.8 km

A classic historic bridge, very well preserved or renovated. Combined with the eroded gorge and the emerald-colored waters of the Soca, the bridge's value increases. All in all, it's a free tourist attraction.

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23.8 km

Napoleon Bridge over the Soča Gorge

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This extremely photogenic bridge crosses the Soča near Kobarid over a narrow rocky channel. The transition at this point has always been important. Only a few places along the raging …

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23.8 km

Soča Gorge

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1750 was the old stone Napoleon bridge with only a bridge arch. On the bridge, Napoleon's troops marched towards Predel, hence the name.

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32.7 km

Soča River

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Just a few kilometers downstream, the area around the “Big Soča Troughs” (Velika korita Soče) is one of the most beautiful places in the valley. Over a length of about …

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47.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

6.73 km

5.44 km

112 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

6.66 km

543 m

358 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

17°C

9°C

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

June 27, 2024,Soĉa-Schlucht von Bovec

I am navigating from point A because @Reinhold had to abort due to a breakdown 🙄

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September 19, 2022,🇸🇮 Bovec - Kobarid, entlang der Soča

A great day in the Soča Valley 🥰 Fantastic weather, fantastic Soča and fantastic food.
Unfortunately you have to drive on the street but the drivers are very considerate. Highly recommended, also for hiking 🚶‍♀️

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