Lake Bohinj lies deep in a glacial valley, nestled between the steep slopes of the surrounding hills and green pastures. It is situated in the Triglav National Park, Slovenia’s only national park, with unspoilt nature that you will fall in love with at first sight. In summer, the lake’s temperature rises to a pleasant 22 °C, whilst in winter the lake freezes over.
Lake Bohinj in figures:
- Altitude: 526 m
- Length: 4,100 m (longest diagonal)
- Maximum width: 1,200 m
- Water volume: 92.5 million m³
- Maximum depth: 45 m
- Area: 318 ha
- Shore length: approx. 11.35 km
The main tributary is the Savica, whilst the Sava Bohinjka flows out of the lake. More than a third of the water comes from underground karst springs; during heavy downpours, the karst waters burst to the surface as the Govic waterfall on the Pršivec cliff face.
Activities around the lake
The lake is ideal for swimming, rowing, sailing, surfing, kayaking or canoeing, fishing and diving, and in winter for ice skating. You can enjoy a boat trip or a relaxing stroll along the shore.
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