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Lake Bled Loop

Bled, Slovenia

4.6/5
based on 10 reviews

Details

Distance

3.67 miles

Elevation Gain

203 ft

Route Type

Loop

Description

Added by Josh Currie

Lake Bled is truly one of the most beautiful lakes and surrounding country I have ever visited. With incredible views and mountain castles, this is an incredible place to hike and visit.

Bled, Slovenia is an incredibly picturesque town situated at the foot of the Karawanks Mountains near the boarder of Austria. The small lake town is often regarded as one of the best kept secrets because of the intimate and secluded location. The town center sits right on the waters edge with views of snow capped mountains, the local castle, and of course Bled Island in the middle of the lake.

There are many good hikes around this area but if you are looking for a more mellow stroll, there is nothing better than taking the hour and half walk along the waters edge. The trail is very well marked and even paved at times, but feel free to wander away from the path and walk through the woods and climb the hills for more expansive views of the surrounding area. Perched on top of the cliffside is an ancient Castle that has the most spectacular view of the lake and mountains. It's a humbling experience sitting on the ramparts of that castle thinking about how it was built so perfectly to rest above the lake.

Once you have finished your walk around the lake, you have undoubtedly been staring at Bled Island the majority of the time so please take the ferry out and visit it for yourself! It's a short 15 minute boat ride out to the Island and once you arrive you get to see Bled from a whole different vantage point, as well as explore one of the most uniquely positioned churches in the world.

Depending on where you are visiting from, this could be a wonderful day trip, but I suggest staying a few nights so you are able to explore the area more. There are quaint neighboring towns and breathtaking views, hikes, and waterfalls. Enjoy!

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Lake Bled Loop Reviews

Beautiful scenery, stunning views from the cliffs and restaurants above the lake, boat rides, cute church on a small island in the middle of the lake to which one can get with a rented paddle boat, or motorized transport. The only downside is that it tends to be chock full of tourists, which is why I'd sooner recommend the Bohinj lake nearby, just as big but much more "raw".

Explorer

05/10/16

Visiting Lake Bled is a truly unforgettable experience. On a sunny day, it can be insanely crowded but if you wander around the lake you can find pockets of solitude. My favorite part was renting a row boat and paddling around the small church in the middle of the lake. Make sure to grab your shot of the church framed with imposing Bled Castle in the distance before you row back in.

I love Bled's unique nature, especially the one of kind island with it's recognizable little church. It's a pity you get around the lake so fast. The paths are also great for biking or rollerblading. The most annoying thing is that there are many peope during sunny days. During summer is great to take a ride with a boat as it's sad above, if you really want to feel the tradition of Bled, you should take the traditional Pletna boat.

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Hike to Viševnik

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Hike to Peričnik Waterfall