Muzej na prostem Mrzli vrh
Open-air museum on the ridge of Mrzli vrh above Tolmin, with trenches, caverns and remains of the Austro-Hungarian and Italian defensive lines of the Isonzo Front.
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About the museum
The steep slope above Tolmin is considered one of the bloodiest battlefields on the Isonzo Front. Today an open-air museum has been set up here, which is part of the Pot miru od Alp do Jadrana (Peace Trail from the Alps to the Adriatic), and the place commemorates soldiers of all nationalities who lost their lives here in the First World War.
The ridge of Mrzli vrh is crossed by trenches, caverns and the remains of both defensive lines, Austro-Hungarian and Italian. Many remains are harder to reach, so a guided tour is recommended for a visit.
The marked circular route starts at the Pretovč mountain pasture, which is still inhabited; in summer young cattle graze beside it. From the top of Mrzli vrh there is a fine view of the former battlefields.
Highlights
- Trenches, caverns and remains of the Austro-Hungarian and Italian defensive lines
- Marked circular route from the Pretovč mountain pasture
- View from the summit over the former battlefields of the Isonzo Front
- Part of the Pot miru od Alp do Jadrana
- Guided tours with the Informacijski center Pot miru v Kobaridu
Permanent exhibition
- Muzej na prostem Mrzli vrh – The ridge with caverns, trenches and remains of both defensive lines of the Isonzo Front, arranged as an open-air museum along a circular route.
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Only footpaths lead to the museum: from the Pretovč mountain pasture to the summit it takes about 40 minutes on foot.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
From the village of Zatolmin along a gravel road towards the Pretovč mountain pasture (2 hours on foot). From the west, access is possible from the village of Krn along a route that matches the European long-distance path E7 (1.5 hours on foot to Pretovč). From Pretovč to the summit it takes about 40 minutes on foot.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Many remains are harder to reach, so a guide is recommended for visits. Information and guided tours are offered by the Informacijski center Pot miru v Kobaridu (Gregorčičeva 8). Because of the walk of several hours, the trip must be carefully planned. |
