
From the historic town of Kobarid, a challenging route that climbs from one of the most renowned centers of the Great War to the lush tranquility of the alpine pastures.
Part of the Austro-Hungarian territory until the First World War, but already occupied the day after the declaration of war by the Royal Italian Army, Kobarid went down in history as the symbol of the action that led to the Italian retreat to the Piave line during the Twelfth Battle of the Isonzo (October 24 - November 9, 1917). Its historic center and immediate surroundings indelibly preserve the memory of the Great War. After visiting the town, the stage climbs through evocative lands, following paths and small roads that, touching some small villages here and there, finally lead to the lush and unspoiled nature of the pasture areas.
It is recommended to visit the "Walk of Peace" Visitor Center and walk the Kobarid Historical Trail
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Since part of the trail may be inaccessible or difficult to walk due to the terrain, it is advised to check the trail conditions before setting out. In winter, check the weather conditions.
Always check the trail conditions and weather forecast.
The route starts from the center of Kobarid where it is possible to visit the namesake Museum, walk along the streets and see the cannons recovered from the Soča (Isonzo) River dating back to the Great War, and visit the two private historical collections on site and the Dairy Museum.
After about 10 minutes' walk you will reach Napoleon’s bridge, which connects the banks of the Soča (Isonzo) River at the narrowest point of the Kobarid gorge. From here you can admire the gorges carved by the river. From there the route first follows an asphalt road, then, after 900 meters, turns left onto a trail that gradually ascends towards the villages beneath Krn (Monte Nero). When you reach the asphalt again, turn left and follow the road to Drežnica, a picturesque mountain village, which can boast, among other things, the pilgrimage church of the Sacred Heart and the private Botognice collection, which gathers ethnological and Great War artifacts. From the nearby village of Koseč, you then climb up to the Italian military chapel on Mount Planica. After passing several ravines, in about half an hour you arrive at the refuge in the Malga Kuhinja area, the final destination of the stage.
Summer bus lines:
Most na Soči–Tolmin–Kobarid Kobarid–Drežniške Ravne (Hop on-Hop off)
Kobarid–Malga Kuhinja–Kobarid (Hop on-Hop off)
Regular bus lines:
Tolmin–Kobarid
Departure: parking next to Kulturni dom Kobarid (Cinema)
Arrival: parking above the village of Krn
Trekking shoes and clothing, packed food and drinks, flashlight, trekking poles
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.