{"id":1459,"date":"2020-01-22T20:58:10","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T19:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.econaturesways.com\/?p=1459"},"modified":"2020-05-01T12:20:23","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T10:20:23","slug":"5-things-to-do-bovec-slovenia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.econaturesways.com\/de\/5-things-to-do-bovec-slovenia\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things To Do in Bovec, Slovenia for Adventure Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"

When somebody says adventure, most people immediately think of bungee jumping in New Zealand or whitewater rafting in the Swiss Alps and of course\u2026no wait. Slovenia?<\/strong> Where is that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you know about Slovenia? Did you know it is one of the greenest countries in the world<\/strong>? Did you know there\u2019s a small town in Slovenia with less than 1700 people, known as the adventure capital of Europe<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bovec, So\u010da Valley, Slovenia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Surrounded by mountain peaks over 2000m, Bovec is situated in the heart of the So\u010da valley<\/strong>, just outside of the Triglav National Park<\/strong>. Being a summer and a winter resort, Bovec attracts travellers all year long. It\u2019s a very popular destination among adventure travelers and people who just want some relaxation in the middle of beautiful nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know Bovec needs a more detailed travel guide (and I\u2019m working on it) if you want to experience everything it has to offer, but for now here\u2019s my list of 6 best things to do in Bovec, Slovenia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy an Amazing Sunset (or Sunrise) at the Mangart Saddle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drive up the highest mountain road in Slovenia in the heart of the Triglav National Park<\/strong>, all the way up to 2072m above sea level, sit at the edge of a 200m cliff (just be careful) and enjoy the views of the Slovenian Julian Alps<\/strong> on one side and Laghi di Fusine lakes on the Italian side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Mangart saddle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The mountain road is 12km long and quite narrow in some places. Great driving skills are more than welcome. You should expect about 1 hour drive from Bovec to the saddle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun fact: for adrenaline lovers, I suggest the alternative way down, but it\u2019s not for the faint-hearted. It\u2019s paragliding. The Mangart saddle is a very popular staring point for paragliders. <\/strong>It\u2019s no wonder why. The views are unlike anything I\u2019ve ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The alternative way down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Whitewater Rafting Down the So\u010da River<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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So\u010da river rafting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Whitewater rafting<\/a> is by far the most popular adventure activity in the So\u010da valley<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think adrenaline and adventure aren’t even the main reason people decide to do rafting. It’s the beauty of the So\u010da river and the surrounding landscape that make people put on funny (but cool \ud83d\ude0e) looking wetsuits and start this crazy adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The river has a unique emerald color and the water is so clear you can see every stone and fish in the river (except after heavy rain). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as adrenaline goes, if you\u2019re looking for a really adventurous rafting tour<\/strong>, you must visit Bovec when the water level of the river is high, that is generally from April till the end of June, when the snow is melting, or anytime after a heavy rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the summer time (July, August) the water level usually drops a bit and therefore rafting becomes possible also for less adventurous people, as well as families with kids<\/strong>. If you\u2019re not sure about the conditions, feel free to contact me<\/a> and I\u2019ll help you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n