Everyone who follows me knows how much I love Slovenia. It has everything! It’s close enough for the weekend to enjoy nature, good food, and adult and child amenities.
On the weekend with the girls, when we visited Hiža Franko, the first stop was actually the Tolmin riverbed – which I, a “Slovenian”, had never been to. Fortunately, I corrected that mistake because the place is enchanting and I simply have to visit it with Liv! I’ve never seen a river that color, and I bet not many of you have either! So, don’t delay and pack for the lakes, and I’ll bring you all the important details!
The Tolmin riverbeds are a natural phenomenon located in the Soča river valley. The narrow canyon stretches through the rocks and is full of crystal water, waterfalls, and lakes, where you’ll want to stay forever. Everything looks both wild and unreal at the same time, and through it all, there is a walk for every foot, both children and adults! The path along the riverbed is about 2 km long (so you don’t even have to be in shape), and it leads you over wooden bridges, stairs, and adorable walkways during which you will not only see perfect nature, but also numerous phenomena and attractions such as the Devil’s Bridge, the Osojnica waterfall, and Dante’s cave (according to legend, this place enchanted the famous Dante so much that he wrote several lines of his Divine Comedy right there in 1302). You now have a recommendation from Dante if my knowledge of the Tolmin riverbeds isn’t enough to persuade you to go! Yes, in some places you can swim – but more about that in the summer when I return! I want you to get ahead of me on that!
You’re not the zipline or farmer type, but is that why you enjoy the water? You’re here again, and you don’t go any further? Did you ever suspect that there are no water activities on Soča, such as rafting, kayaking, stand-up paddling, or canyoning? And no, the same rules as for ziplines do not apply because the routes are suitable for kids of all ages. Which means I’m definitely coming back with Liv, and I’ll let you know how it went!