Alpine Cheesemaking Experience in Soča Valley

Make your own Tolminc cheese at Zaslap alpine meadow under Mt. Krn

During this hands-on workshop at Zaslap Alpine Meadow you will learn how traditional alpine cheese is made – from fresh milk to a finished cheese wheel. After the workshop enjoy a shepherd’s meal with frika and local wine while admiring panoramic views over the Soča Valley.

Cheesemaking Workshop highlights:

Make your own authentic Tolminc cheese wheel
Visit a real alpine dairy at 1400 m below Mt. Krn
Traditional shepherd lunch: frika & polenta
Stunning views over the Soča Valley
Meet cows on the alpine meadow

Group size: 2–10 people | Duration: 4 hours | Price: from €34

Book your experience

This is a seasonal alpine experience. Dates for June–September 2026 will be available at the end of May once the pasture calendar is confirmed.

Surrounded by breathtaking views, you’ll learn to craft this prized Alpine cheese from fresh raw milk—curdling, pressing, and shaping under the guidance of a skilled artisan. Create your own golden wheel of authentic Tolminc to personalize and take home, while discovering the secrets of traditional Alpine cheesemaking.

2-10 people

min. age: 12

4 h

tasting

Your cheesemaking experience timeline:

1 ... Arrival at Kuhinja pasture
2 ... Scenic hike to Zaslap
3 ... Cheesemaking workshop
4 ... Visit to cheese cellar
5 ... Traditional alpine lunch
6 ... Amazing views

Why Zaslap meadow is unique:

... highest alpine pasture
... 1000-year dairy tradition
... Triglav National Park
... PDO cheese tradition

Alpine Cheesemaking Experience in Soča Valley | Make Your Own Tolminc Cheese

This workshop is perfect for food lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking to connect with Slovenia’s rich alpine heritage. Whether you're visiting the Soča Valley on a culinary journey or looking for a unique outdoor experience, this authentic cheesemaking adventure offers a meaningful connection to the land, its people, and their traditions.

Come and enjoy a taste of tradition, breathe in the mountain air, and take part in a slow food experience that you’ll remember for years to come.

BOOK YOUR CHEESEMAKING EXPERIENCE

First, select the next available date and confirm your booking with payment. Afterward, you will receive an email with the invoice, navigation instructions, and all necessary information. Please bring the receipt with you to the tour. Finally, a calendar reminder will be added to help you keep track of your booked experience.

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DOWNLOAG GPX HIKING TRAILS

Download GPX traces for the hiking trails to access the Zaslap Alpine Meadow:

... from Drežnica to Zaslap, 2.5h

... from Kuhinja parking place to Zaslap TRAIL, 1h

... from Kuhinja parking place to Zaslap BY ROAD, 1h

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TOUR OVERVIEW

Learn how Tolminc cheese is made at high mountan pastures in a hands-on workshop
Enjoy an authentic Alpine Cheese Farm in the Soca Valley
Savor a traditional farmers' meal with local cheese
Enjoy the stunning views, relax and meet the cows
Explore the cheese cellar and personalize your wheel of cheese

WHEN

From May till September.

DURATION

Up to 4 hours including the hike from/to the parking lot at Kuhinja.

CHILDREN

Children from the age of 12 are welcome.

PRICE

from 34,00 Euro

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Cheesemaking presentation
Hands-on cheesemaking process
Cheese tasting
Traditional Alpine Meadow meal with frika & polenta
A glass of wine
Incredible views over the Soča Valley and down to the Adriatic Sea

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

Comfortable hiking shoes
Water bottle

LOCATION

Zaslap Alpine Meadow below Mt. Krn

PARKING

Parking lot at Kuhinja Alpine Meadow and hut.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Approximately 1 hour hike is required from Kuhinja Alpine Meadow parking lot to reach Zaslap Alpine Meadow
Zaslap is reachable with e-bikes should you fancy this aproach from the valley.
Zaslap is the highest Alpine Meadow under Mt. Krn.
You can combine the hike to Zaslap Alpine Meadow with the ascent to Mt. Krn 2244m
Check the Hop-ON bus option from Kobarid to reach the Kuhinja Alpine Meadow
Megalitic circle is located just nearby Zaslap Meadow
The kind of Tolmin cheese made at Zaslap Alpine Meadow is also available at our regular Cheese Tasting events in Tolmin