Kluže Fort – Rombon

Getting to the Starting Point:
Head out from Bovec in the direction of the Predel border crossing. After a few kilometers, you’ll come across Kluže Fort on your right, where you’ll find a parking lot nearby to leave your vehicle.

Trail Overview:
Start your hike by crossing the road and taking the wide trail directly opposite Kluže Fort. The path begins with a gentle incline and soon leads to a historic military tunnel. Since the tunnel is quite long and dimly lit, carrying a headlamp or flashlight is highly recommended. Once through the tunnel, you’ll come to a junction—follow the left path marked toward Na Robu (elevation 1313 m).

The trail briefly becomes steep before leveling out into a gentle traverse, offering glimpses of Kluže Fort below. About 30 minutes in, the route reaches Fort Hermann, another impressive military structure from the past. From here, take the right-hand path toward Rombon, which climbs steeply through a dense forest. Follow the trail markers, initially pointing toward Na Robu and later transitioning to signs for 1313.

Roughly two hours into the hike, the forest opens up to reveal a stunning viewpoint overlooking the peaks of Jerebica and the Koritnica Valley below. After enjoying the scenery, the trail leads back into the forest and eventually splits again. Take the path marked for Rombon and continue to follow the markings.

The steep climb begins to ease, and you’ll emerge onto open terrain with sweeping views of the Bovec Basin and surrounding mountains. From this point, the trail becomes less distinct as it crosses grassy slopes, but well-placed trail markers help keep you on track. A short stretch through another forested section brings you to a slope covered in dwarf pines.

Here, you’ll join an old military mule track, which winds through increasingly panoramic landscapes and passes by remnants of wartime structures. The trail leads through ruins, with clear markers ensuring you don’t lose your way in the maze of stone walls. After continuing along the mule track, the trail shifts to grassy slopes. These sections, while generally moderate in incline, can be slippery in wet conditions, so caution is advised.

You’ll then ascend a shallow valley that leads to an indistinct saddle where the trail intersects with another path coming from Bovec (Za Vrzelno). At this point, turn right and tackle a short, steep section that requires scrambling up a 5-meter rocky step using natural handholds—take care here, especially on the descent.

The trail then levels out slightly, winding across the final summit slopes. From here, follow the increasingly breathtaking route to the peak of Rombon, where you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of the Julian Alps.