The original bridge was intentionally blown up by Austro-Hungarian forces in 1916 to prevent its capture during World War I.
The central arch is built using 4,533 stone blocks to achieve its world-record span.
It remains the longest stone arch railway bridge in the world.
The 1927 reconstruction was built by the Italian state railways using a design that closely mimics the original 1905 aesthetic.
The bridge's elevation allows for a 55-meter free-fall for bungee jumpers.
During construction, workers used a specialized wooden centering scaffold that was considered a marvel of engineering for the era.
The Solkan Bridge is a stone railway bridge crossing the Soča River in Solkan, Slovenia, notable for featuring the longest stone arch in the world. Originally constructed between 1900 and 1905 as part of the Bohinj Railway line connecting Jesenice to Trieste, the current structure is a 1927 reconstruction of the original bridge destroyed during World War I. The arch has a span of 85 meters and is composed of over 4,500 tons of stone blocks. It serves as a vital component of the railway network while functioning as a major site for bungee jumping activities. The bridge connects the Gorizia region of Italy and the Slovenian town of Solkan over the turquoise waters of the Soča River. It is managed by the local tourism board and remains a functional crossing point for trains.
From the river bank at the base of the bridge looking upward to capture the full arch against the landscape.
Walk the pedestrian path along the river bank below the bridge for the best perspective of the stone arch architecture.
Check the local bungee jumping operator schedules if you wish to observe or participate in bridge-based adventure sports.
Combine your visit with a short walk to the nearby Solkan power plant to view the river’s unique emerald coloration.
Do not attempt to walk on the railway tracks, as the bridge is an active transport corridor.
The bridge is a functional railway structure; bungee jumping activities are seasonal and typically operate from spring through autumn.
