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Lake Bled & Bled Island
The postcard view
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Image courtesy of © Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Lake Bled & Bled Island
Lake Bled’s island church of the Assumption is reached by pletna, the traditional wooden boats rowed standing up, or by rowing boat. Climb the 99 steps and ring the wishing bell. The path around the lake, about 6 km, takes an hour and a half on foot.
Why it's on our list
- Pletna boats to the island
- 99 steps and the wishing bell
- A 6 km walk around the lake
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Lake Bled & Bled Island before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Lake Bled & Bled Island are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Getting around
- Ljubljana Airport (Brnik)32 kmCar or taxi 100 min