Soča River Valley Slovenia

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Discover the top photo spots in the Soca River Valley

Follow the vivid emerald green waters of the river Soča, from the mountains in the north western Julian Alps, through one of the most beautiful and unspoiled valleys in Europe and on towards Italy and the Adriatic Sea. Explore 40 incredible locations including 130+ inspirational images of the river itself, mountain meadows, steep gorges and spectacular views of towering mountains as you discover Slovenia’s Soča River Valley.

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AUTHOR'S PICKS

Spring is the best time to come to the Soča valley with waterfalls and rivers at their most impressive, forests lush green and meadows carpeted with alpine flowers. Summer is busy but the weather is reliable and great for hiking. In autumn you will enjoy more quiet moments and incredible autumn colours in the forests. Winter is incredible if you are lucky with snowfall and low temperatures, but it makes it more challenging to get around the area. My advice is to base yourself in Bovec and make short trips to the photo locations. Bovec has everything you need; good rooms, nice restaurants, supermarket and a petrol station. Allow at least three nights in the area. You will be able to cover most of the highlights in this time, but to explore further I would suggest at least five nights. An overnight stay at one of the mountain huts is also recommended. Five unmissable spots are Kozjak waterfall, Korita Soče, Mangart mountain road, the Vršič pass drive and Šunik Water Hurst. But there is so much more than I can describe in this guide!

TRAVEL TIPS

This is very outdoor-oriented destination and you will need to be reasonably fit in order to get the most out of it. Many of the spots are easily accessible, but some will require some experience or even climbing skills. Make sure you have proper hiking boots and comfortable outdoor wear. It pays to have a warm layer with you at all times as well as a rain jacket. There is an Outdoor Sports shop in Bovec town. Often there will be no mobile signal in the valley (which can be a blessing!), although on most roads and in towns the signal is good, and Bovec has good internet connectivity. There is no border control between Slovenia and Italy so it is very easy to travel between the two countries via the Predel pass.

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The Best Photo Locations In SOČA RIVER VALLEY

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About The Author

Luka Esenko

Having established and run my own photography workshop and tour company since 2008, creating SNAPP Guides has been an exciting development both personally and professionally. It’s been a fantastic experience building an app that brings all kinds of photographers around the world together to share something that I feel so passionate about. My role is to steer the creative and technical direction of SNAPP and make sure the experience of using our app is always an enjoyable one. Besides SNAPP, I love travelling with Neja (my wife) and Brin (my little boy) and of course my camera. Wherever I am I’m usually never far from the Julian Alps, my second home.