The Walk of Peace is a long-distance hiking route, that takes you through the diverse landscapes between the high Alps and the Adriatic Coast. Along the route, you will visit many sites, which will make you encounter the tragic stories of WW1 battles, that happened here between 1915 and 1917. Among museums, cemeteries, trenches, and chapels that you’ll see along the way, the red line of this inspiring route is hiking through the incredible nature of Western Slovenia and Northeastern Italy. Most of the time on this journey you’ll avoid crowds, with your only company being small streams, wild rivers, and mighty mountains.

Luckily, what once divided us, now unites us. While walking along the former frontline from the Julian Alps to the Adriatic Sea, it is impossible not to be overtaken by gratitude for peace and the immense beauty of nature. The diversity of the landscape is also reflected in delicious local cuisine, a constant companion on the way.

The original Walk of Peace trail starts just above the Soča Valley, where this emerald river is still wild and narrow. After hiking below majestic Krn mountain in the Triglav National Park, the river is already calmer – just like you might feel when enjoying the sunset with a glass of wine in the Brda wine region. In the last part of the hike, the landscape becomes less mountainous. The mystical Karst plateau awaits you, known for caves, stone carving, their ‘Teran’ wine, and prosciutto. The hiking trip ends on the Adriatic coast, where you can reward yourself with a swim in the sea.

In 2016, the Walk of Peace was put on UNESCO’s tentative list of world heritage.