Napoleonov most – Napoleonbrücke

This extremely photogenic bridge crosses the Soča near Kobarid via a narrow rock channel. The transition at this point has always been important. Only a few places along the raging river offered the possibility of building a bridge. In the years 1758/1759 the old wooden construction was replaced by a stone arch bridge. At that time, Napoleonic troops were staying in the region, which is why the building got its famous name. However, none of the French were involved in the construction. During the Isonzo battles in World War I, the bridge was blown up and only rebuilt after the war.

The Soca has some beautiful gorges and rivers in its upper reaches, but here it is particularly beautiful ...
But this year it has very little water due to the drought ...

In 1616 the Venetians destroyed the wooden bridge. The old Napoleon bridge, with one arch, was built in stone in 1750. Later Napoleon's troops marched there towards Predil, hence the name.

Very beautiful stone bridge in beautiful surroundings.

If you come from the east and cycle north of the Soca on the less traveled road, this is the best option (and for a few kilometers the only one) to change the side of the river. Otherwise very picturesque and photogenic. This is where the road to Drezniske begins, which you can follow to an open-air museum further up on the mountain (komoot.de/highlight/3585236). Are about 1000 meters in altitude ;-).

beautiful view of the Soca

actually the bridge one further back into the gorge purely .. there you can also swim well

Nice bridge, beware there are two Napoleon bridges here!

Napoleon was not necessarily here - but the name has traction.