Alpine Meadow Cheesemaking Experience

Hands-on cheesemaking adventure at the Zaslap Alpine Meadow

Step into the boots of a local cheesemaker in our hands-on Tolminc cheese workshop at scenic Zaslap Alpine Meadow, high above the Soča Valley.

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.

Cuddle with the friendly cows and soak in the stunning panoramic views
Savor a hearty farmers' meal, prepared with local ingredients and rich with mountain flavors
Explore the rustic cheese cellar and learn the secrets of Tolminc aging

2-10 people

min. age: 12

4 h

tasting

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.

Download the 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

BOOKING

Check the next available date, complete the payment and book your appointment. You will receive an email with the invoice and all the necessary information, including a map to meet with your guide. Please bring the receipt with you. A calendar appointment will be set to remind you of your booked experience.

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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