Great Soča Gorge, Slovenia
The Great Soča Gorge, known in Slovenian as Velika korita Soče, is one of the most spectacular natural attractions in the upper Soča Valley and one of the most unforgettable sights in Triglav National Park. Near the village of Soča, the emerald Soča River has carved a narrow limestone gorge about 750 metres long and up to 15 metres deep, with the riverbanks only a few metres apart in the narrowest sections. The result is a dramatic landscape of smooth rock walls, turquoise pools, rushing water and natural stone corridors shaped by the power of the river over time. Because of its colour, depth and wild alpine setting, Velika korita Soče is a must-see destination for photographers, hikers, nature lovers and travellers exploring Trenta, Bovec, Lepena and the Julian Alps.
