Peaks of the Julian Alps above the Vršič pass

Itinerary · Ljubljana, Slovenia

The Julian Alps loop

The great mountain drive: Kranjska Gora, the Vršič pass and the Russian Chapel, the emerald Soča and Kobarid.

A full day by car (June to October)

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  1. 8:00

    1Kranjska Gora & Lake Jasna

    Kranjska Gora·Alpine resort

    Coffee by Lake Jasna.

  2. 9:30

    2Vršič pass & the Russian Chapel

    Kranjska Gora·Mountain road

    Fifty hairpins over the pass.

  3. 12:00

    3The Soča valley & Bovec

    Bovec·River valley

    The emerald river and lunch in Bovec.

  4. 15:00

    4Kobarid & the Kozjak waterfall

    Kobarid·Town & waterfall

    The museum and the waterfall.

  5. 19:30

    5Hiša Franko

    Kobarid·Fine dining

    Dinner, if you booked months ahead.

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