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Soča Valley Hiking Festival 2023 – Outdoor Museum Zaprikraj

Enjoy the magnificent views, breathe fresh mountain air and admire the beauties of nature, learn about the heritage of the Isonzo Front and listen to the stories of the soldiers

30 September at 7:00 a.m.

The well-fortified Italian line in the Krn range offers an insight into the organization of Italian defence. Take a walk along the well preserved and partly restored trenches, explore the caves and through the stories of the soldiers learn about their lives on the Isonzo Front. The outdoor museum Zaprikraj (1,259 m) is located within the Triglav National Park area and in the vicinity of still living mountain pastures. In addition to the history of World War I it also offers many trekking pleasures in the beautiful nature. In Drežnica, you will visit the outstanding storyteller of todayʼs and past stories, Mirko Kurinčič, and his collection Botognice.

 

The guided tour along the Walk of Peace is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture as part of the Public Call for the selection of public cultural programs in the field of cultural heritage protection in 2023–2024.

 

Meeting point: Kobarid, parking lot at primary school at 7:00 a.m
Duration: 9 hrs
Difficulty: medium
Equipment: trekking clothing and footwear, trekking poles, drinks and food from backpack, flashlight
Price: free of charge

 

Prior registration required by Friday, 29 September at 4:00 p.m. at +386 31 586 296 or info@thewalkofpeace.com

 

Photos: Matevž Lenarčič, Tamino Petelinšek, Schirra/Giraldi

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