Which Lake Bled activities do connoisseurs like?
The Lake Bled is made for connoisseurs and pleasure travelers. Its location and surroundings alone guarantee a holiday with pleasure. There is a lot to do there. But which Lake Bled activities do connoisseurs particularly enjoy? There are a few that we present to you here.
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With the Pletna boat across the lake
You cannot miss one of the Lake Bled activities. As soon as you arrive at the lake shore you cannot miss the Pletna boats. Pletna boats are waiting on Lake Bled. We had already observed them from our hotel balcony. They transport their passengers across to the island in the lake. There is a chapel from the 15th century, which can be reached via a staircase. It is said that wishes come true at the wish bell. We prefer to watch the pletna rowers as they poke their boats evenly across the lake.
The port for the Pletna boats is on Bled Beach.
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Hiking on the lake
The landscape around Lake Bled is so beautiful that you should make time for at least one hike. Hiking is definitely one of the Lake Bled activities for connoisseurs. You are spoiled for choice. There is a loop trail around the lake that is suitable for everyone. It starts in place Bled and leads along the lake. From there, detours branch off to views of the hills and mountains around the lake. If you take a week, you can do several hikes.
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Hiking – Circular hiking trail around Lake Bled
You can hike around the lake on a six-kilometer circular hiking trail. The path is paved. Therefore, it can also be used with a stroller. If you have trouble walking, you can always find a bench to rest on along the way. There are also cafés and bathing spots distributed around the lake. If you are looking for vantage points, there are several of them on the lake.
🚶 Walk around the lake
- Length: approx. 6 kilometers
- Duration: 1,5–2 hours
- Difficulty: easy
- Highlights: View of the island, swans, small cafes
Explore the wooded hiking trails.
Take a leisurely walk or hike along Lake Bled's forested paths. As you hike, you will spot some wildlife along the way, including deer, birds and foxes. The paths that line Lake Bled offer spectacular views of the nearby mountains and the calm waters below. So take your camera and explore an untouched corner of Europe!
Lake Bled offers these hiking trails
- Mala Osojnica
- If you are good on foot and don't mind steep, rocky, narrow and sometimes slippery paths, you can climb this path to this vantage point. However, good footwear is essential.
- Velica Osojnica
- You can reach this vantage point in two ways: the steeper and more difficult one starts at the campsite. You can then take the path back via the stairs, but they are also demanding. Definitely worth the view.
- An oyster
- From the road, the ascent takes about 25 minutes. The path is rocky and not recommended for children or people with walking difficulties. The last piece is secured with a rope. However, the view of the lake is worth the effort.
- The Heart of Bled (Heart of Bled)
- The red heart on the lakeshore is definitely a photo opportunity for selfies. The view of Lake Bled, the island, the church, and the castle is worth a stop. We're not selfie fans, but it's still worth a stop because the view is very beautiful.
- Views from the castle
- There are also good views of Lake Bled from Bled Castle. From above you can see the island, Grimschitz Castle and the old town of Bled.

Swimming in Lake Bled
Don't forget your bathing suit on your hikes around Lake Bled. One of the Lake Bled activities is swimming in the lake. On the way there are always opportunities where you can take a dip in the lake. The lido in Bled is located below the castle rock in the town of Bled. It is the only official swimming pool on the lake. However, there are other options:
- Grajsko kopališče (castle swimming pool)
- mala zaka
- Velika Zaka.
- Vila Bled's private bathing beach.
- Private bathing beach of the Grand Hotel Toplice.

Taste Slovenian wines
In the Murka restaurant you can taste wines from Slovenia during a wine tasting. Spend an evening full of fun and indulgence and taste your way through a selection of Slovenian wines. You will learn more about viticulture and hear funny stories. The evening will be held in English.

Take a bike ride by the lake
Rent an e-bike and take a bike ride around the lake. What do you think of a guided e-bike tour around the lake? Join a group of like-minded people and leisurely circle the lake in three hours. There is also a mountain bike rental shop in Bled where you can rent a bike. This allows you to walk around the lake on your own.

Or would you like to go on a kayak tour?
The Lake Bled activities in the area are a little more adventurous. You can take a kayak tour on the Sava River. You can also combine this tour with a canyoning adventure. If you want to be even more adventurous, there are also kayak tours through a former mine. On this day tour you will spend eight hours kayaking in an underground mine near Bled.

Lake Bled activities for adventurers - raft tour on the rivers
The rivers around Bled have it all. You can opt for a rafting tour through the alpine landscape, where you can travel with the whole family. But there is also white water rafting, which really gets down to business. It's your choice. If you want, you can also add a canyoning adventure to your rafting tour.
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Arrival to Lake Bled
Compare and book flights here*. (Advertisement) By car you can reach Bled from Munich in three hours 45 minutes (without traffic). Of Salzburg takes about two and a half hours and from Vienna about four hours. The nearest airport is Ljubljana. Arrival by train is possible. In addition, there are long-distance buses to Ljubljana.
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Do you want Lake Bled activities and camping? Then you should know this:
- The campsite at Bled is Bled camping. There are also other campsites in the area. You can also do that there Reserve glamping accommodation. After a day trip, you can, for example, have dinner there Dutch Oven on one portable grill or maybe on a campfire . You can also find Dutch oven accessories You can also find it here. Or would you rather stay overnight in the roof tent on the car? Camping in Bled Slovenia can be done in many ways. In addition, the overnight stay is in camping tents is possible.
- You need one for hiking large backpack.
- Do you want to rent a motorhome? Then you will find information here as well as booking options.
- Check our packing list for campers to see whether you have packed everything for your motorhome tour.
- Wild camping is forbidden in Slovenia. Camping in parking lots or on private property is not permitted. Camping is only possible on campsites.
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Source: On-site research. We definitely want to thank Best Press Story for supporting this trip to Slovenia at Lake Bled. However, as always, our opinion remains our own.
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