Kobarid Historical Trail

Since this is a circular route around Kobarid, it can be done in both directions; however, it is recommended to first head from the town center to the Italian ossuary, from which there is a beautiful view of the Soča River and Kobarid. The path on the left side of the ossuary leads into the forest, where we soon turn left (Tonocov grad sign). The trail takes about half an hour of gentle ascent to Tonocov grad (412 m), which, due to its naturally protected position, has been used as a settlement for centuries. At the end of the 5th century, a settlement with more than twenty houses and several churches was built on the hill. The remains can still be seen today.

From Tonocov grad, we descend steeply down stairs towards the Soča (following signs for Kozjak waterfall). At the bottom of the slope, remains from the First World War are visible. Here, we turn left towards a wooden footbridge over the Soča. After crossing the bridge, we turn left towards Kozjak waterfall. We walk another 10 minutes, crossing a small stone bridge under which the Kozjak stream falls into the small Kozjak waterfall. We keep right and continue the path to the big Kozjak waterfall. The last part of the path goes over stones, rocks, and a wooden footbridge, so caution is needed.

We return to the wooden footbridge by the same path, nearby viewing additional First World War remains (bunkers), then continue along a gravel path to the main Kobarid - Drežnica road. When we reach it, we turn right over Napoleon’s Bridge back towards Kobarid center.