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From Hill to Hill around the Lake
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Mala OsojnicaPhoto: Jošt Gantar, Turizem Bled
Lake Bled is surrounded by monadnock hills acting as guards and closing access points to the lake. Every single hill represents a popular and intriguing point of interest. Our path “From Hill to Hill around the Lake” connects these individual endpoints into a single unit – a ring of higher grounds above Lake Bled providing different viewpoints. Dobra gora is less known, less crowded and provides shelter for the animals. Straža offers a fitness trail and a ski slope, Mala Osojnica and Ojstrica are a paradise for photographers. And if you would like to take in the natural beauty and not meet many people on the way, then Stan would be your choice, where you can witness the famous Bohinj railway line from above. Višce provides the foreground of Bled Castle – an icon that does not need any introduction. All in all, the “From Hill to Hill” path provides a real joy for enthusiastic hikers. You need to be in a fairly good shape, as you will walk on this path for 5 hours and cover a total height difference of 766 m. This path can be walked in one go as a round trip or in stages.
Author’s recommendation
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Don’t forget to bring your camera!
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There is an entrance fee to go into Bled Castle.
Track types
Rest stops
Bled cream cakeCafé Belvedere
Restaurant Vila Bled
Bled Castle
Vila Prešeren
Safety information
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Pay special attention at the steep sections of the path, especially if the ground is wet.
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Going to the top of these hills is advised against when the paths are snowcapped or have icy stretches.
Tips and hints
TIC INFOCENTER Triglavska roža BledLjubljanska cesta 27, SI – 4260 Bled
E-maili: info@visitbled.si , info.trb@tnp.gov.si
Tel: +386 (0)4 5780 205
Web address: http://www.bled.si ; http://www.tnp.si
TIC - Turistično Društvo Bled
Cesta svobode 10, SI – 4260 Bled
E-mail: info@td-bled.si
Tel: +386 (0)4 5741 122
Web address: http://www.td-bled.si/
Bled Culture Institute - Bled Castle
Cesta svobode 11, SI – 4260 Bled
E-mail: blejski.grad@zkbled.si
Tel: +386 (0)4 5729 782
Straža Bled
Pod Stražo, SI – 4260 Bled
E-mail: turizem@ibled.si
Tel: +386 (0)4 578 0534
Web address: www.straza-bled.si
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
LAKESIDE PROMENADE - DOBRA GORA - STRAŽA - MLINO - MALA OSOJNICA - OJSTRICA - VELIKA ZAKA - STAN - VIŠCE - BLED CASTLE - LAKESIDE PROMENADE
The starting point of the hike is in Bled town centre towards Dindol and Selo. Follow this road until you reach a pass on the northern side of Selo, where a steep trail takes you all the way to the top of Dobra gora. The way down will take you on the western slope to Megre between Dobra gora and Straža. At the bottom you will find signposts directing you along the southern and eastern slopes to the foothill of the Straža ski slope. Follow the path to end up on top of Straža, where you will see the upper chair lift station. Continue towards the west for a few dozen metres and take the trail downwards to Mlino just before the viewpoint. From here take the path beneath Vila Bled towards Zaka. At a signpost along the path to Osojnica you will face the hardest of the ascents to Mala Osojnica. From here follow the path west and in the saddle go downwards towards Zaka to the rocky head of Ojstrica. A short, but steep trail leads you to this rocky peak offering stunning vistas. From the top descend back to Velika Zaka. Continue on Kolodvorska cesta street towards the railway station. Just below the top, take the trail above the railway tunnel to Stan and follow the picturesque southern rim to see the Giant Spruce, and from there take the wide road to Razgledna cesta street. Follow this street above the railway tracks to reach Aljaževa cesta street and then take Kolodvorska cesta street in the direction of Višče. A short, but steep rise behind the last houses on Za žago street will bring you to the plane of Višče where you will pass the Muhrov monument and across the grassland you will descend beneath the western slope of Castle Hill. There are several trails on the way and all of them will lead you to the carpark beneath the castle and to the castle entrance. The way down will take you towards the parish church of St Martin, from where it is only a couple of minutes’ walk to the centre of Bled.
Note
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
You can take the bus, or travel by train to the nearby railway stations of Bled Jezero or Lesce-Bled. For more info visit our website:
http://www.bled.si/en/how-to-get-here
The walk starts and ends at the Bled Lakeside Promenade, which is 200 m from Bled’s main bus station.
Getting there
You can get to the starting point in Bled by car from Lesce (Ljubljana-Karavanke motorway exit) or from other regional roads from Bohinj or Jesenice..
Parking
There are several public pay carparks in Bled: http://www.bled.si/en/how-to-get-here .
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Equipment
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Light hiking shoes are recommended.
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Although you can get refreshments on the way, it is recommended to take enough water and a backpack with you.
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The use of sun protection is recommended on sunny days.
- In the warmer part of the year the use of tick repellent is recommended
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