Lake Bohinj

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Bohinj

Elevation above the sea: 526 m

Length: 4,100 m

Width: 1,200 m

Address: Lake Bohinj, 4265 Bohinjsko jezero, Slovenia

GPS coordinates: 46.28338,13.85888

Latest update: November 28, 2025 17:58