Guides · 2 days · 6 stops · from Ljubljana
Two alpine lakes an hour from Ljubljana, with a cliff castle, a gorge walkway and two waterfalls between them. The first day is the famous postcard; the second is the quieter valley where the Sava begins.
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Lake Bled is an Alpine lake in the Gorenjska region of northwestern Slovenia, next to the town of Bled. It is known for its small island with a pilgrimage church and for the medieval castle standing on a cliff above the northern shore. A level path follows the entire shoreline and makes for an easy walk of a few hours at a relaxed pace.
Bled Castle is a medieval castle standing on a steep cliff above Lake Bled in the Gorenjska region. From its terraces there is a wide view over the lake, the island church and the surrounding Julian Alps. The castle sits directly above the town of Bled and can be reached on foot by a short but steep path from the lakeshore.
Vintgar Gorge (Blejski vintgar) is a narrow gorge carved by the Radovna River, shared by the municipalities of Bled, Gorje and Jesenice in the Gorenjska region. A path of wooden walkways and bridges follows the river along the steep rock walls, passing rapids and pools, and ends near the Šum waterfall. It lies just north of Bled, making it an easy half-day walk from the lake.
Lake Bohinj is the largest natural lake in Slovenia, lying in a glacial valley within Triglav National Park in the Gorenjska region. It is surrounded by the peaks of the Julian Alps and is known for its clear water and quieter shores than nearby Bled. A level path runs along much of the shoreline, and the Church of St John the Baptist stands by the stone bridge at Ribčev Laz on the eastern end.
Savica Falls is a waterfall in the Julian Alps above Lake Bohinj in the Gorenjska region, where the Savica stream drops from a rock wall and forms the source of the Sava Bohinjka. The falls are reached by a stepped forest path from the end of the road west of the lake, a short but steady climb suited to most walkers.
Peričnik is a waterfall in the Gorenjska region, in the Vrata valley above Mojstrana in the Julian Alps. It is one of the best-known falls in Slovenia, and a path leads behind the curtain of water, so you can look out through it. It is a short walk up from the road into the Vrata valley.
Start early at Bled: the lakeside path and the castle fill up by late morning. Vintgar gorge is a one-way walkway with a fee and closes in winter. Savica is a short, steep climb from the car park at the end of Lake Bohinj; Peričnik is best after rain and can be walked behind.
