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The area surrounding Bled is very attractive for short walks and longer excursions. A refreshing walk AROUND THE LAKE, especially in the morning hours, is very peaceful and picturesque 5.4 km).

BLED CASTLE: Proudly towers on a sheer rock, 100 m above the lake. The castle terrace offers a fascinating view of the whole surrounding country. Accessible by vehicles along the road or by sunny walking paths.

BLED ISLAND: Traditional boat trip to the island is by a boat called a pletna. The idyllic Baroque church, belfry, chapel and presbytery with its grand staircase and famous wishing bell dating from 1534, is altogether a remarkable monument.

MOUNT OSOJNICA, 685 m: Beautiful views of the lake and its surroundings with Karavanke mountains, a favourite place for photographers.

BODESCE: Small village with an interesting old Gothic church and medieval frescoes from 15th to 17th centuries.

GRIMSCE MANSION: Built by Ahac Grimschitz, it underwent some renovation around 1850. The mansion features exhibitions, a show-room of period furniture and the sale of fashionable knitwear.

VINTGAR GORGE: Radovna, a small mountain river, forms the wonderful Vintgar gorge, 3 km long and in places only a few metres wide. The beautiful wooden path is mostly fixed directly on the rocks of the canyon.