Lake Bohinj, Glacial lake in Triglav National Park, Slovenia
Description
Lake Bohinj is Slovenia's largest natural lake, covering approximately 786 acres (318 hectares) and reaching depths up to 148 feet (45 meters) within the Julian Alps.
History
The lake basin was formed during the last Ice Age through glacial activity, and early explorers in the eighteenth century documented its underground water sources that supplement visible inflows.
Culture
A statue of the legendary Goldhorn chamois stands on the lake shore, representing a central figure in Slovenian folklore immortalized in poems and local tales passed through generations.
Practical
Visitors can swim in summer when water temperatures reach up to 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius), and enjoy kayaking, fishing, hiking trails, and boat rentals at the lakeshore facilities.
Did you know?
The lake features a subterranean water system where underground springs contribute more water than the visible Savica River inflow, creating a natural hydrological phenomenon studied for centuries.
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