The area surrounding Bled is very attractive for short walks and longer
excursions. A refreshing walk AROUND THE LAKE, especially in the
morning hours, is very calm and picturesque (5.4 km).
BLED CASTLE: Proudly towers on a sheer rock, 100 m above the lake. The castle terrace offers a fascinating view of the whole surrounding country. Accessible by vehicles along the road or by sunny walking paths.
BLED ISLAND: Traditional boat trip to the island is with a boat called a "pletna". The idyllic Baroque church, belfry, chapel and presbytery with its grand staircase and famous "wishing bell" dating from 1534, is altogether a remarkable monument.
MOUNT OSOJNICA, 685 m: Beautiful views of the lake and its surroundings with Karavanke mountains, a favourite place for photographers.
BODESCE: Small village with an interesting old Gothic
church and medieval frescoes from 15 to 17
centuries.
GRIMSCE MANSION: Built by Ahac Grimschitz, it underwent some renovation around 1850. The mansion features exhibitions, a show-room of period furniture and sale of fashionable knitwear.
VINTGAR GORGE: Radovna, a small mountain river, forms the wonderful Vintgar gorge, 3 km long and in places only a few metres wide. The beautiful wooden path is mostly fixed directly on the rocks of the canyon.