(Bovec – Kobarid – Tolmin – Kanal – Dobrovo – Nova Gorica – Šempeter – Miren – Ajdovščina – Vipava – Idrija – Cerkno)
 
Experience the unspoiled nature of northwestern Slovenia in the refreshing pools and rapids of our mountain beauty the Soča River. Feel the softness of Idrija’s bobbin lace and the snowy whiteness of aragonite in the Ravenska jama cave. Enhance the taste of alpine freshness in the Krn mountain chain with a glass of Vipava’s Pinela wine and rock your children to sleep with fairy tales about the trolls in the Antonijev rov mine shaft. Re-experience the Soča (Isonzo) Front at the authentic scene of Hemingway’s Farewell to Arms. And wish a happy descent to a rafter on the wild river.

Suggestions on the Emerald Route:
•    Water: rafting, canyoning, hydrospeeding, fly-fishing, and angling in the emerald waters of the Soča River and its tributaries
•    Casinos: try your luck at one of the casinos in Nova Gorica or Kobarid
•    Gastronomy: Soča trout, Bovec “čompe” (potato), Kobarid “štruklji,” award-winning tasty Tolminc cheese, Idrija’s “žlikrofi,” Goriška Brda’s Rebula wine and Vipava’s Pinela and Zelen wines
•    Bicycling: up hill and down dale across the Bovec, Kobarid, and Tolmin regions, among the vineyards of Goriška Brda and Vipava, across the Banjška and Trnovska plateaus and the hilly Idrija and Cerkljansko regions
•    Hiking: in the mountains and valleys of the Julian Alps
•    Wellness: quiet strolls in nature, relaxation in magical valleys embraced by mountains, fishing
•    Events: sports, music, entertainment, and ethnological events, grape harvests, fruit holidays, fairs
Alpine circle: Tolmin – Bovec – Vršič – Kranjska Gora - Bled – Bohinj – Tolmin (169 km)
Old cities: Nova Gorica – Idrija – Škofja Loka – Ljubljana – Nova Gorica (202 km)
Karst wonders: Nova gorica – Postojna – Lipica – Štanjel – Nova Gorica (136 km)
Adriatic coast: Nova Gorica – Grado (I) – Monfalcone (I) – Trieste (I) – Nova Gorica (157 km)


Top experiences on the Emerald Route:
• a mountain bike descent with the greatest altitude difference from the top of Mount Kanin
• experiencing the underground museum of Idrija’s mercury mine
• gazing into the most mysterious pool below the Kozjak waterfall
• the tour of gastronomical pleasures organized by five top Kobarid restaurants
• a night to remember in a Nova Gorica casino

•    Visit to the Triglav National park Information centre
•    Hike into the Triglav Lakes Valley
•    Visit to the Tolmin Gorges
•    Rafting down the Soča River
•    Summer bathing in the Nadiža or Idrijca rivers
•    Canyoning in Pršjak
•    Cable car trip and hike to the Kanin mountain
•    Exploration of the botanical wonders of the Črna prst mountain
•    Stroll along the Trnovski gozd Plateau
•    Tandem paragliding
•    Mountain biking in the alpine foothills
•    Visit to Vipavska Bela Rock climbing points
•    Fishing with a local guide
•    Romantic dinner at one of the excellent local restaurants in Kobarid
•    Visit to the Divje babe archeological site
•    Stroll down the cultural and historical learning path in Most na Soči
•    Visit to the Tomb of the last kings of France in the Kostanjevica Monastery
•    Visit to the Kobarid museum and the historical path
•    Cultural events by the 13-13 Association at the Kluže fortress
•    Visit to the memorial Church of Holy Spirit in Javorca
•    Exploration of the karst military remains
•    Pilgrimage to the Sveta Gora mountain
•    Visit to a dairy-farm in the Tolmin pastures to sample Tolmin cheese
•    Visit to the Idrija Lace Festival
•    Visit to one of the numerous tourist farms
•    Visit to the Carnivals in Drežnica, Cerkno or Lig
•    Visit to the Idrija museum
•    Visit to the tourist mine Anthonys shaft
•    Museum train route
•    Wine sampling in one of the numerous Brda or Vipava cellars
•    Visit to the Cherry festival in Goriška Brda
•    Slowfood – original, tasty, exquisite
•    Heat of expectations and events at the HIT Entertainment Centre
•    Trying your luck on the way between Kranjska Gora and Nova Gorica
•    Cross-country skiing in Lokve or Vojsko
•    Ski touring adventure with a mountain guide
•    Sledding from the Mangrt or Stol mountains