Lake Bohinj, also known as Bohinjsko jezero in Slovene and Wocheiner See in German, is the biggest permanent lake in Slovenia, covering a vast area of 318 hectares. Situated in the Bohinj Valley of the Julian Alps, in the northwestern region of Upper Carniola (Gorenjska, Alta Carniola, Oberkrain), it forms a part of the Triglav National Park.
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Vogel Ski Resort - Slovenia (33 photos) 3.7 km away. Vogel Ski Resort is situated in Slovenia, above Bohinj and adjacent to Lake Bohinj, on the outskirts of Triglav National Park. The resort derives its name from the nearby Mount Vogel, and was established in 1964.
Slap Savica waterfall - Slovenia (12 photos) 6.9 km away. Slap Savica, found in the northwestern part of Slovenia, is a magnificent, 78 m high waterfall. It derives its water from a karst spring called Savica located just above the falls.
Slap Kozjak waterfall - Slovenia (24 photos) 22.6 km away. Slap Kozjak waterfall, perhaps the most beautiful waterfall in Slovenia, is situated near Kobarid. Located within the Kozjak stream gorge, and overlooking the stunning emerald green Soca River, this magnificent waterfall cascades 15 meters high, and is enclosed within a mesmerizing stone chamber.
Napoleon Bridge - Kobarid, Slovenia (22 photos) 23.1 km away. The Napoleon bridge (Napoleonov most) is located near Kobarid, on the banks of the Soca (Isonzo) river. The bridge has existed since ancient times, and has undergone multiple demolitions and reconstructions.
Boka Waterfall - Slovenia (11 photos) 31.3 km away. Boka (Slap Boka) is a waterfall in western Slovenia, near the Soca River. It has two stages, with the first being 106 m high and 18 m wide, and the second being 33 m high.
Predjama Castle - Slovenia (54 photos) 54.6 km away. Predjama Castle built onto a cave, is situated on a cliff, in the village of Predjama, Slovenia. The castle has a rich history dating back to the 13th century.
Postojna Cave - Slovenia (12 photos) 60.3 km away. The Postojna Cave (Postojnska jama) is a renowned tourist attraction located in Slovenia. It is a network of underground galleries and halls, stretching over 24 kilometers, known for its geological formations, including stalagmites and stalactites.
Skocjan Caves - Slovenia (22 photos) 68.6 km away. The Skocjan Caves (Skocjanske jame) are a system of underground caves located in the Karst region of Slovenia. These caves are famous for their breathtaking natural beauty, and extensive underground river system.
Old town Krk - Krk Island, Croatia (11 photos) 149.2 km away. Krk is a Croatian island located in the Adriatic Sea. It is the largest island in the country, and has a rich history dating back to ancient times.
Venice - Italy (60 photos) 152.1 km away. Venice (Venezia) is a city located in northeastern Italy, it is the capital of the region of Veneto. It is known for its unique setup of being built on a lagoon, on a group of islands separated by canals and connected by bridges.
Rab Island - Croatia (24 photos) 182.6 km away. Rab is a small island located in the Adriatic Sea, belonging to Croatia. It is known for its beautiful beaches, mild climate, and historic town of the same name.
Videos of nearby places
Silberkar Gorge - Ramsau am Dachstein 129.5 km away. One of the most beautiful hiking spots in the area of Ramsau am Dachstein, is the Silberkarklamm (Silberkar Gorge). It is possible to drive to the entrance of the gorge, there is parking available on the side of the road, and you have to pay an entrance fee.
Hias via ferrata - Silberkarklamm, Ramsau am Dachstein 129.7 km away. The Hias via ferrata in the Silberkar Gorge (Silberkarklamm) is the first of the three via ferrata routes, and perhaps the easiest to complete. Two cable bridges and a few trickier sections make it interesting, but it is truly impressive due to the view of the narrow gorge.
Rosina via ferrata - Silberkar Gorge, Ramsau am Dachstein 129.8 km away. The Rosina via ferrata is the most difficult via ferrata in the Silberkar Gorge (Silberkarklamm), has a D difficulty rating, and it is a vertical masterpiece. After a short suspension bridge above the stream, it leads up the rock wall next to the gorge waterfall, all the way vertically.
Siega via ferrata - Silberkar Gorge, Ramsau am Dachstein 130.5 km away. The Siega via ferrata, categorized as a C/D level of difficulty, is perhaps the least interesting of the three via ferrata routes in the Silberkar Gorge (Silberkarklamm). This doesn't mean that it's not good, just that the other two are even better.
Other places
Trift valley, bridge, lake and glacier Gadmen, Switzerland 425.6 km away. During the hike in Trift Valley, I experienced cloudy and gloomy weather with intermittent rain. Here is the 170 m long Trift Bridge, the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Swiss Alps, in a breathtaking environment, 100 meters above the Trift Glacier Lake.
Aareschlucht Meiringen-Innertkirchen, Switzerland 436.4 km away. The Aareschlucht is a 1400-meter long, 200-meter deep gorge of the Aare river, near Innertkirchen, Switzerland. It has two entrances, one from Meiringen in the west, and one from Innertkirchen in the east, which lead into the narrow, but stunning gorge.
Rosina via ferrata Silberkar Gorge, Ramsau am Dachstein 129.8 km away. The Rosina via ferrata is the most difficult via ferrata in the Silberkar Gorge (Silberkarklamm), has a D difficulty rating, and it is a vertical masterpiece. After a short suspension bridge above the stream, it leads up the rock wall next to the gorge waterfall, all the way vertically.
Rossloch Klettersteig Leopoldsteiner See 162.7 km away. The D/E difficulty Rossloch via ferrata is situated at the top of the 900-meter-high Seemauer cliff, overlooking the Leopoldsteiner See in the western part of the Hochschwab mountain range. It is designed for experienced via ferrata climbers, and complements the already impressive Emperor Franz Joseph via ferrata, as the two routes can be connected.
Óbányai Valley Eastern Mecsek 346 km away. The Óbányai Valley is located in the Eastern Mecsek Landscape Protection Area, stretching between Óbánya and Kisújbánya. Its attractions include the Slanting waterfall or Fairy Stairs, and the Dripping Rock.
Jacob Hill Lookout Western Mecsek 328.5 km away. Jacob Hill is a popular hiking destination in Western Mecsek, with an elevation of 592 m. At the top, there are the ruins of a Pauline monastery and a lookout tower.
Lookout platform Kis-Tubes Western Mecsek 333.3 km away. The lookout platform at Kis-Tubes, located at an altitude of 577 meters, was built in 1959, and offers a magnificent panorama of Pécs at the foot of the hills. The concrete lookout, situated on the western side of the Kis-Tubes peak along the ridge connecting Misina to Tubes, was designed by Tibor Kiss.
Mürren-Gimmelwald Klettersteig Switzerland 460 km away. The Mürren-Gimmelwald Klettersteig is a relatively new via ferrata route in Switzerland, located in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. It is moderately difficult, but incredibly scenic.
Tapolca lake cave Balaton-felvidéki National Park 280.2 km away. The Tapolca lake cave is situated in the Balaton-felvidéki National Park. A modern visitor center has been constructed at its entrance, featuring ten rooms that highlight the unique characteristics of karst regions.
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