Walk of Peace from the Alps to the Adriatic

Walk of Peace from the Alps to the Adriatic is a 500 km cross-border long-distance hiking trail that connects the landscapes and stories of the former Isonzo Front between Log pod Mangartom in Slovenia and Trieste in Italy. Divided into 30 well-marked stages, the trail leads visitors along mountain paths, through valleys, and all the way to the coast, offering routes for experienced hikers as well as families and casual visitors. Along the way, it links more than 300 heritage sites across western part of Slovenia and eastern part of Friuli Venezia Giulia, including monuments, museums, trenches, cemeteries, and ossuaries, bringing together history, nature, local culture, and wide panoramic views. At its heart, the trail carries a strong message of peace, remembrance, and reconciliation, inviting visitors not only to explore a remarkable landscape, but also to reflect on the past and the stories it still holds. Hikers can explore the Walk of Peace using the official map, the guidebook or the APP where in addition to the route, it’s possible to find information on visitor centres.

Facts about the Walk of Peace from the Alps to the Adriatic:

• long-distance hiking trail
• several sections suitable also for cyclists
• more than 500 km of maintained paths
• divided into 30 sections
• it connects around 300 World War I heritage sites
• demanding trail
• starting point: Log pod Mangartom (SIovenia)
• end point: Trieste (Italy)
• the shortest possible route from Log pod Mangartom to Trieste takes 13-19 days
• the highest point: Mt. Krn 2,244 m
• the lowest point: Trieste
• ascent 19,130 m
• descent 20,170 m

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Information:

Slovenia
The Walk of Peace Visitor Centre, Kobarid
Gregorčičeva ulica 8
SI–5222 Kobarid
+386 5 389 0167
+386 31 586 296

Italy
PromoTurismoFVG
Trieste Airport
Via Aquileia, 46
I–34077 Ronchi dei Legionari (GO)
+39 0431 387 111

info@thewalkofpeace.com
www.thewalkofpeace.com

 

Photos: (1, 10) Jošt Gantar; (2, 5) Schirra & Giraldi, PromoTurismoFVG; (3) JRP Studio ‒ Jasmina Putnik, Miren Kras; (4) PromoTurismoFVG; (6) Tanja Gorjan; (7, 9) Jure Batagelj; (8) Kurka Geza Corey, Shutterstock; (11) Rok Peric, Občina Komen
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