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Tour dataHiking TrailDistance 15.1 km

Duration 3:40 h

Ascent 95 m

Descent 159 m

Difficulty easy

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415 m

572 m

Best time of year

DECNOVOCT

SEPAUGJUL

JUNMAYAPR

MARFEBJAN

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Properties

Public transport friendly Multi-stage tourScenic Insider tipSuitable for strollers In and outCultural/historical valueAwards

Disability access

With refreshment stops

Family friendly

Marko LenarcicUpdated: February 14, 2020

SourceJulische Alpen

Bled, Ljubljanska c. 274260 BledPhone +386(0)4 / 578 02 00Faxtriglavski-narodni-park@tnp.gov.si

A flat stage that connects Begunje, a village below theKaravanke mountains, Radovljica, the cultural capitalof the Julian Alps, and Bled as one of the mostrecognised places at the eastern entry area to theJulian Alps. The stage runs from Begunje to Radovljicaand to the shore of Lake Bled.

The stage starts in Begunje, in front of the TouristInformation Centre or in front of the Slavko AvsenikMuseum, which is dedicated to the most renownedSlovenian composer of national folk music. Besides theElan factory, where the famous Elan skis and boats aremade, the Avsenik Inn and Museum are the basic sitesthat you just have to see. The trail runs from below theKaravanke mountain range, via the so-called Dežela(Land) to Dvorska vas, Gorica, Vrbnje to Radovljica. Theold town centre of Radovljica is one of the most

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beautiful in Slovenia; the heritage of beekeeping, ironforging and national folk music can be felt all around.For some time, it has been well-known for theRadovljica Chocolate Festival. The stage continuesupstream along the Sava River to the famous ŠobecCampsite near the confluence of the Sava Bohinjka andSava Dolinka Rivers. Continue to Bled and the LakesidePromenade on the eastern shore of Lake Bled, wherethe stage ends. Bled is one of the main renownedtourist sites in Slovenia and the world with the islandand church in the middle of the lake, the mighty castlejust above the lake, and Straža Hill on the oppositeside, which in summer and winter offers many optionsfor views, walks and other sports activities.

Author’s recommendationThe stage runs on flat land and is interestingdue to the many natural and cultural sightsalong the way. Take some time to visitRadovljica and Bled and their sights.

Safety informationThe entire stage has phone reception. The trail toRadovljica runs mostly on asphalt road; therefore, werecommend shoes for asphalt. The path along the SavaRiver can be slippery in bad weather.

EquipmentHiking shoes and season-appropriate clothing andhiking poles.

Additional information

Tips, hints and linksHint by Triglav National Park: The Šobec wetland

The confluence of both ‘alpine’ rivers – the SavaDolinka and the Sava Bohinjka – is well-known as thesite of a popular campsite. With its favourable andsecluded location and the abundance of waterfeatures, Šobec is a preferred habitat of many smallanimals.

Squirrels can be seen chasing each other among pinetrees, and the riparian area is home to amphibians andthe non-venomous grass snake. Dragonflies areindicators of clean water. Šobec is also a paradise forbirders, as swans, grebes, kingfishers, white-throateddippers, tits and many other bird species can bespotted here throughout the year. A perfect sport tolisten to the birdsong in the chill of the river and theshadow of high trees.

www.julijske-alpe.com

www.radolca.si

www.bled.si

www.slovenia-outdoor.com

Turn-by-turn directions

Starting point / trailhead

Car park in front of the TIC in Begunje.

Coordinates:

Geogr. 46.375041, 14.198843

UTM 33T 438385 5136030

Point of arrival

Lakeside promenade on the eastern shore of Lake Bled.

Turn-by-turn directionsThe trail to Radovljica mostly runs on local roadsthrough the villages, from Radovljica to Šobec; it runsalong the themed Sava River Trail. Follow the markedBled hiking trails from Šobec to Bled.

The trail starts at the car park in front of the TIC or theAvsenik Inn. The trail continues to the cemetery andschool, and further through Begunje to Dvorska vas andZgornji Otok. Turn right onto an unpaved road andcontinue across the field to Gorica. Turn right onto anasphalt road and continue to the motorway underpass.Turn left to Radovljica, walk on the pavement to thecentre of the town, and below the old wall turn left tocome to the old city centre. Continue right through thecity ditch and make a steep turn right and once againright to come to the main town square. Before thechurch at the end of the square, turn right to come tothe viewing point of the Julian Alps and Triglav.Continue along the asphalt road to the Sava River, turnright and after 500 metres left you come to a path,where you walk 800 metres. The path takes you to thevicinity of Šobec Campsite. Turn left onto the unpavedroad to reach the campsite, and continue through thecampsite to the bridge over the Sava. The trail runsalong unpaved roads to Koritno, where you turn leftonto an asphalt road and after 100 metres turn right tocontinue to Bled. After approximately 2 kilometres youcome to the main Lesce – Bled road; at the roundaboutturn right to the Triglavska roža Bled TIC. From therecontinue on the pavement along the main road to thelake, behind the Hotel Park, and turn right onto theLakeside Promenade from where it’s another 500-metre to the Festival Hall.

Getting There

This tour is conveniently accessible by public

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transport.

Public transportBus:

www.arriva.si

Ljubljana – Bled

Jesenice – Bled

Train:

https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/sl/

Ljubljana – Bled

Salzburg – Jesenice – Bled

Jože Pučnik Airport in Ljubljana:

bus to Bled

Getting thereMotorway:

Ljubljana – Jesenice – exit Bled

Regional road:

Tolmin – Podbrdo – Soriška planina – BohinjskaBistrica – Bled

ParkingCar park in front of TIC in Begunje.

Car parks in Bled.

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