Soca Cycle Path – Kanal on the Soča loop from San Giovanni al Natisone

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Italy

Friuli Venezia Giulia

Udine

San Giovanni Al Natisone

Soca Cycle Path – Kanal on the Soča loop from San Giovanni al Natisone

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Soca Cycle Path – Kanal on the Soča loop from San Giovanni al Natisone

10:48

166km

2,010m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.6 km for 64 m

After 28.1 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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27.9 km

Beach

33.4 km

G1 Isonzo Cycle Route

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A nearly perfect, very shady, paved bike path along and slightly above the Soca River, next to the single-track railway line. There are also many rest areas with tables and …

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35.0 km

Soca Cycle Path

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This almost 50 kilometer long cycle path connects Gorizia, on the Italian-Slovenian border, to Kanal, in Slovenia, entering the Isonzo Valley. It is a cycle path in perfect condition, mostly …

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46.7 km

Kanal on the Soča

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Isonzo Canal (Kanal ob Soči) is a picturesque medieval village that stands on the left bank of the Isonzo River (Soča). Don't miss the Gothic house, the Neptune fountain and …

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64.0 km

Cave Entrance

66.4 km

Cycle path along the Soča

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The bike path in this section is really great and the directions of travel are separated by a center line.

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81.5 km

Napoleon Bridge over the Soča River near Kobarid

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The old Napoleon Bridge was built in 1750, gaining its name from when Napoleon's troops marched across it to get to Predel Pass. It was later destroyed in WWI by …

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84.7 km

Napoleon Bridge over the Soča Gorge

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This extremely photogenic bridge crosses the Soča near Kobarid over a narrow rocky channel. The transition at this point has always been important. Only a few places along the raging …

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84.7 km

Soča Gorge

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1750 was the old stone Napoleon bridge with only a bridge arch. On the bridge, Napoleon's troops marched towards Predel, hence the name.

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84.7 km

A classic historic bridge, very well preserved or renovated. Combined with the eroded gorge and the emerald-colored waters of the Soca, the bridge's value increases. All in all, it's a free tourist attraction.

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85.3 km

Mašerova hiša

Castle

109 km

Bocchetta di Sant'Antonio / Sintonih

Mountain Pass

147 km

Porta Aquileia

Castle

166 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

101 km

32.6 km

18.6 km

10.8 km

2.58 km

390 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

141 km

19.9 km

2.42 km

1.61 km

811 m

481 m

Elevation

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

22°C

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Comments

June 25, 2024,Gorizia 🇸🇮 - Udine 🇮🇹

Today we completed the tour with a slightly shorter stage and more coffee and ice cream. Once again, Slovenia impressed us with its emerald green waters and amazing mountain scenery, as well as its incredibly great cycle paths. The final climb over to Italy was also top notch 👌😅.

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