Solkan Bridge
Solkan, Slovenia
A railway bridge from 1906 with an 85-metre stone arch over the emerald Soča, the largest stone railway arch in the world. The best view is from the riverbank path; kayakers often paddle below.
Solkan Bridge (Solkanski most) at Solkan near Nova Gorica in Slovenia is a stone railway bridge over the Soča. It was built between 1900 and 1905 and opened in 1906 for the Bohinj Railway. Its arch has a span of 85 m, the total length is 219.7 m, and 4,533 stone blocks were used. It was designed by the architect Rudolf Jaussner and the engineer Leopold Oerley; in 1904 the arch was extended from 80 to 85 m because of the soft ground.
In August 1916 retreating Austrian soldiers blew up the bridge. The Italians began rebuilding in 1925 and finished in 1927; the new bridge has four small arches instead of five. It is regarded as the longest stone railway arch bridge in the world. Viewpoints and paths around the bridge are best explored on the spot during your road trip along the Soča.
- Nearest town
- Solkan, Slovenia
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 45.9754, 13.6523
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Slovenia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- SiestaCampsite2 km from Solkan BridgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Kamp BrdaCampsite3 km from Solkan BridgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Kamp Park LijakCampsite6 km from Solkan BridgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWi-Fi
- DavidCampsite14 km from Solkan BridgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping Village Mare PinetaCampsite23 km from Solkan BridgeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Agrituristico CarsoCampsite24 km from Solkan BridgeTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Solkan Bridge?
Solkan Bridge is in Solkan, Slovenia, at GPS 45.9754, 13.6523. It is about 10 km from Dobrovo.
Can you camp near Solkan Bridge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Siesta, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 47 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Solkan Bridge?
Solkan Bridge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Karst, Vipava and Brda: caves, horses and wine hills.
What is there to see near Solkan Bridge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Šmartno (8 km), Lombard Temple of Cividale (22 km), Štanjel (23 km) and Tolmin Gorges (26 km).
When is the best time to visit Solkan Bridge?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)