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Kolovrat

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

Hiking map Download GPX file

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.

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