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Lakeside Path

A flat 6-kilometer path around the lake, with the island and the castle in view all the way.

Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0
Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
1½ hours
Address
Cesta svobode, 4260 BledDirections
Getting There
Start anywhere along the shore.

Why Go

The path passes villas, swimming spots and the rowing center, where world championships have been held. For the classic view of the island framed by the mountains, climb the short, steep trail to the Ojstrica or Mala Osojnica lookouts on the west shore.

Nearby in Lake Bled

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