Biking in Slovenia » Primorska » Kolovrat
Kolovrat is a long ridge west of the Soča Valley, renowned for the fierce battles that took place during World War I. We’ll use the asphalt roads around it to make a lovely round trip starting above Livek.
At a Glance
- Difficulty
- Steep asphalt roads with a bit of gravel
- Altitude
- 1243 m
- Average time
- 2 h
- Elevation gain
- 660 m
- Distance
- 16.7 km
In a Nutshell
- I started at Nebesa chalet above Livek (highly recommended). You could start in Livek (for an extra 150m of altitude gain) or even in Kobarid.
- From Kobarid, start toward Tolmin, then turn right (direction Livek) in Idrsko. From Livek, follow the signs for Livške Ravne or Kolovrat. From Nebesa, start biking uphill ;)
- Keep on the main road, and you’ll eventually reach the outdoor museum. Don’t forget to enjoy the views ;)
If you don’t mind gravel roads, return via Italy:
- Keep going south (toward Tolmin), then follow signs for Italy (keep to the right). When arriving in Italy, take the right fork (heading uphill) and you’ll eventually reach a gravel road that’ll take you back to Slovenia.
I missed the “follow the gravel road” part of the instructions and took one of the dirt trails that separates the Slovenian and Italian asphalt roads. I also couldn’t resist visiting Kuk, the highest peak in the Kolovrat range (an extra 120 m altitude gain):
- When returning toward Kobarid, take a right turn onto a concrete trail just after the sign announcing the Kobarid county.
- Follow the disgustingly steep concrete/gravel trail to the peak.
- Enjoy the views ;)
Map of the Route
The map shows the path we took as recorded by the GPS receiver. Never trust a GPS track wholeheartedly; rely on your senses and maps.
