Lake Bohinj

Lake Bohinj is the largest permanent and natural lake in Slovenia, located in the Julian Alps in the northwest of the country. The main tributary of the lake is the Savica River, which flows through a moraine with boulders in the western part of the lake basin and empties into the lake at Ukanc. The lake is a flowing body of water – from the lake, the Jezernica River flows out, which, after less than 100 meters, joins with the Mostnica River coming from Voje, forming the Sava Bohinjka River.

Along the northern edge of the lake, there are several underwater karst springs, among which the most famous is Govic. It is located in the heart of the Triglav National Park and is considered a natural landmark of Slovenia. Only the intermittent Cerknica Lake and the artificial Ptuj Lake surpass it in size in Slovenia.

Although less known than the nearby Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and its surroundings are a popular destination for active leisure. It is especially known for hiking on a network of trails, climbing on glacial boulders and established climbing areas, as well as paragliding, thanks to the warm air rising from the slopes above the lake.

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The lake itself offers opportunities for swimming, rowing, sailing, and diving. Local tourist organizations have been organizing the “Ironman Triathlon” event here in recent years, with the swimming segment held in the lake. Near Ukanc, you will find the lower station of the Vogel cable car, and the village also serves as a starting point for hikes through Komarča and Komna.