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Leg via Austria
Around 5 hours of driving, so a bit more than the usual daily amount today. Plan to set off early and make a conscious point of calling it a day at Lake Ossiach.
Get a Go-Box or route toll ready for the Tauern motorway.
Long leg — build in some breaks.
This is where your trip begins. Full tank, fridge stocked, and off you go towards the Alps.
A terraced pitch right on the warm Lake Ossiach, ideal for stretching your legs after the long drive and taking your first dip in the water. From here, the Slovenian border is quickly reached the next morning. A peaceful spot with views of the Karawanks.
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Turquoise lake and island church
A short driving day, leaving the afternoon free for swimming and the lakeside path.
There are ground-level car parks on the edge of Bled; avoid multi-storey car parks because of the campervan's height.
Slovenia's best-known lake, with turquoise-green water, a small island home to a pilgrimage church, and a castle perched on the cliff above. A circular route of around 6 kilometres runs comfortably around the shore, and there are several spots to swim. You can reach the island by traditional Pletna rowing boat.
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A spacious pitch at the quiet western end of Lake Bled, with its own bathing beach and views of the island. A perfect base for exploring Bled on foot and for swimming. Restaurant, good sanitary facilities and family-friendly.
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Gorge walk and lake
Very little driving, but plenty of movement: gorge in the morning, castle or swimming in the afternoon.
Bring sturdy shoes for Vintgar Gorge and secure a time-slot ticket the day before.
The path winds along wooden walkways for 1.6 kilometres through the narrow gorge of the Radovna, past turquoise pools and roaring rapids, right up to the Šum Waterfall. One of Slovenia's most impressive gorge walks, and manageable even for less experienced walkers. It's worth arriving early, when it's quieter.
Perched on a 130-metre-high cliff, Slovenia's oldest castle offers sweeping views over the lake, the island and the Julian Alps. Inside there's a small museum, a printing workshop and a chapel. A lovely way to round off the day after the gorge.
The large, still lake in the national park
A relaxed day with a short drive, leaving plenty of time for the lake and the waterfall.
There are ground-level car parks at Lake Bohinj; arrive early in summer, as they fill up quickly.
Slovenia's largest lake lies calm and clear in the heart of Triglav National Park, ringed by mountains. Less touristy than Bled, but ideal for swimming in turquoise water and for walks along the shore. A circular path leads all the way around the lake.
From the western end of the lake, a steep but short path climbs up to the famous Savica Waterfall, which splits and plunges down the rock face in two branches. There are around 550 steps to climb, but a magnificent view awaits at the top. The waterfall is considered the source of the Sava.
A wooded pitch on the western shore of Lake Bohinj, with direct lake access for swimming. A peaceful, natural setting, perfect for walkers and water lovers alike. This is also the starting point for the drive to the Savica Waterfall.
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The spectacular Alpine pass
Not many kilometres, but the pass drive is demanding: lots of gear changes, tight hairpins, and slow going.
Set off early to beat the pass traffic. Check your brakes before the descent and use a low gear going downhill.
The campervan handles the Vršič without any trouble, but larger motorhomes and vehicles with trailers struggle on the tight bends.
On the northern ramp of the Vršič Pass, this small wooden chapel commemorates Russian prisoners of war who built the pass road during the First World War. A quiet, moving spot amid the hairpin bends, and a good first stop on the climb.
The highest drivable mountain pass in Slovenia, at 1611 metres, with 50 numbered hairpin bends and views of the jagged Julian Alps. Manageable in a campervan: the road is surfaced but has tight bends, some cobbled, where you should use a low gear and keep an eye out for oncoming traffic. At the top, hiking trails and a mountain hut invite you to take a break.
In the Trenta valley, the Soča springs emerald-green straight out of a rock cave. A short but steep path, secured with ropes in places, leads up to the source, where cold, clear water bubbles forth. This is the origin of the river you'll be following over the coming days.
A family-run pitch right at the confluence of the Soča and the Lepenca, with turquoise water for swimming right next door. A peaceful spot in the upper Soča Valley, and a good base for hikes and for the Kozjak Waterfall the following day. Small restaurant and simple, clean facilities.
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The turquoise water world of the Soča
Short drives, lots of hiking and swimming. Plenty of time for the waterfall and the museum.
The water in the river is very cold, but wonderfully turquoise. Water shoes help on the stony banks.
From the car park near Kobarid, an easy walking trail leads over bridges and walkways to the hidden Kozjak Waterfall, which plunges into a turquoise, half-enclosed rock cave. One of Slovenia's most photogenic waterfalls. The round trip takes around one and a half hours.
The stone arch bridge spans high above the turquoise Soča, right at the start of the trail to the Kozjak Waterfall. From here you get a beautiful view into the gorge, and the starting point for several hikes lies right next to it.
An award-winning museum about the Battles of the Isonzo during the First World War, which were fought right here in the Soča Valley. It tells the story of the mountain warfare vividly and without sentimentality. A good contrast to the trip's natural highlights.
An eco-certified pitch high above the turquoise Soča, just a few steps from the Napoleon Bridge and the path to the Kozjak Waterfall. Peacefully located, with a sauna and climbing wall, and an ideal base for Kobarid. From here it's a short walk down to the river for a swim.
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Narrow gorges and silent mountains
Generally relaxed, but the road to Javorca is narrow and steep. If you're not confident, you can skip Javorca and spend more time at the Soča instead.
The gorge is partly damp and slippery, so bring sturdy footwear.
The deepest point of Triglav National Park, where the Tolminka and the Zadlaščica carve their way through narrow, towering rock walls. Walkways and bridges, including the airy Devil's Bridge, lead through a wonderfully wild gorge with emerald-green water. A varied circular walk of around two hours.
A wooden memorial church from 1916, high above the Tolminka valley, built for fallen Austro-Hungarian soldiers. The quiet, beautifully painted building carries the European Heritage Label and stands on a narrow lane with a magnificent mountain view. A special, out-of-the-way spot.
From the Soča Valley heading north
Around two and a half hours of pure driving, well within the daily amount. At Lake Faak, there's time for one last swim in turquoise water.
No vignette needed for Italy, but factor in the motorway toll on the A23.
A brief stop at a turquoise-blue mountain lake just across the Italian border, framed by steep rock walls. Ideal for one last swim or a picnic before continuing towards the northern side of the Alps. Peaceful and beautifully situated.
A peaceful pitch near the turquoise-green Lake Faak, one of the warmest swimming lakes in Carinthia. Perfect for a final night with a swim, before the journey home the next day. Family-run and well maintained.
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Return to the starting point
The longest driving day, with around five hours of pure driving. The break in Salzburg splits it up nicely.
Set off early so you arrive relaxed and in daylight.
Long leg — build in some breaks.
Salzburg makes a good spot for a longer leg-stretch and lunch break at the halfway point. A stroll through the old town or along the Salzach river breaks up the long drive. Use the ground-level car parks on the edge of town.
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The end of the round trip. Back in Nuremberg after nine days of turquoise water, mountain passes and gorges.
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