Bohinjsko Jezero
Slovenia
They say that Bled is for tourists and Bohinj is for Slovenians. A marvelous lake, the largest one in the country, is located just at the foot of Julian alps, on the territory of Triglav national park area.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Bo-heen, or as it is locally known, Bohinjsko Jezero. If Lake Bled is a manicured, aristocratic fairy tale, then Lake Bo-heen is its wild, untamed, and infinitely more majestic sibling. …
Listen in the app2Ribchev Laz and the Flow of the Sava Bohinjka
We begin our exploration at the very edge of the water, in the settlement of Rib-chev Lahz. This small village serves as the primary gateway to Lake Bo-heen and is the first sign of civilization you encounter upon arrival. …
Listen in the app3The Church of Saint John the Baptist
Immediately beside the stone bridge stands the Church of Saint John the Baptist. With its stark white walls, steeply pitched wooden shingle roof, and robust bell tower, it is an iconic example of medieval Alpine architecture. …
Listen in the app4The Monument to the Four Brave Men
A short walk into the village from the church brings us to a monument that speaks directly to the indomitable spirit of the Slovenian people and their relationship with the vertical extremes of their environment. Here stands a…
Listen in the app5The Legend of the Zlatorog Goldenhorn
We now approach the very edge of the lake's water, where a picturesque bronze statue of a majestic Alpine ibex stands proudly upon a boulder. This is not merely a representation of local wildlife; this is the Zlah-toh-rohg, the…
Listen in the app6The Deep Glacial Ecosystem and Ecological Fragility
Let us walk away from the village now, following the pathways that trace the western edge of the lake. As we move further into the wilderness, the true scale and biological complexity of Lake Bo-heen reveal themselves. …
Listen in the app7The Vogel Cable Car and the Alpine Ascent
To truly comprehend the geography of the Bo-heen valley, we must leave the shoreline entirely and take to the sky. Situated near the western edge of the lake is the base station for the Vogel Cable Car. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our time at Lake Bo-heen draws to a close, it is fitting to recount the local legend regarding the creation of this specific valley. According to ancient folklore, when God was dividing the world among his people, he handed…
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What is Bohinjsko Jezero?
Bohinjsko Jezero is a place in Slovenia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Slovenia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 46.2868, 13.8633 |
| Last updated |
