Kanal on the Soča – Soča Gorge loop from Drenchia

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Friuli Venezia Giulia

Udine

Drenchia

Kanal on the Soča – Soča Gorge loop from Drenchia

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Kanal on the Soča – Soča Gorge loop from Drenchia

05:35

73.0km

1,740m

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 26, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 71.9 km for 45 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.5 km

Cave Entrance

17.2 km

Ruins

25.4 km

Soča River Beach at Kanal ob Soči

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Take a dive into the Soča river!

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25.4 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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49.9 km

Volarje

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Very nice church in the middle of a meadow near Voljare.

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55.0 km

Türkis

Highlight • River

The colors of the Soca always attract attention.

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58.6 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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58.7 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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58.7 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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58.7 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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