Kolovrat is a mountain ridge approximately 3.5 kilometres long, rising to elevations of around 1100 metres and stretching in a distinct east–west direction above the right bank of the Soča River. The ridge forms a natural divide between two contrasting landscapes: to the north, sweeping views open toward the Julian Alps, while to the south and southwest the terrain descends into the rolling hills of Friuli (Benečija), extending all the way to the distant shimmer of the Adriatic Sea. East of the village of Livške Ravne, the border between Slovenia and Italy follows the crest of the ridge, adding another layer of historical and cultural significance to the area.
During the First World War, Kolovrat became one of the key strongholds of the Italian army. Recognizing its strategic importance, the Italians constructed an extensive and well‑fortified system forming their third defensive line, known as the linea d’armata. From this elevated and naturally commanding position, Italian forces monitored the movements on the Isonzo Front and used their artillery to control the mountain battlefields on the left bank of the Soča, between Tolmin and Kobarid.
Thanks to its exceptional visibility, rugged terrain, and favourable defensive configuration, Kolovrat served as one of the most important rear‑area positions of the Italian army before the breakthrough at Kobarid in 1917. Today, the ridge is interwoven with restored trenches, caverns, observation posts, and open‑air museum installations, offering visitors a vivid and tangible encounter with the dramatic history of the First World War.