Lo mejor de Alta Carniola

Upper Carniola Statistical Region Essentials

This collection features the natural and historical landmarks of Slovenia's Julian Alps. It includes glacial Lake Bled with its iconic island, the medieval Bled Castle perched on a 130-meter cliff, and the 1.6-kilometer Vintgar Gorge. The list also covers high-altitude highlights within Triglav National Park, such as the 2,864-meter Triglav peak, the double-drop Savica Waterfall, and the Vršič Pass, the highest mountain road in the country.

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Lake Bled

Lake Bled is a lake in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled.

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Bled Castle

Bled Castle is a medieval castle built on a precipice above the city of Bled in Slovenia, overlooking Lake Bled.

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Bled Gorge

Vintgar Gorge or Bled Gorge is a 1.6-kilometer gorge in northwestern Slovenia in the municipalities of Gorje and Bled, four kilometers…

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Savica Waterfall

A 78-meter-high double waterfall fed by a karst spring, located within a national park. The waterfall is linked hydrologically to a nearby lake and is known for its natural and cultural significance.

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Lake Jasna

Two interconnected artificial lakes located near Kranjska Gora at the confluence of the Velika and Mala Pišnica streams. The area features white sand banks and a bronze statue of the legendary Zlatorog chamois.

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Peričnik Falls

Peričnik Falls is a waterfall in Triglav National Park, Slovenia.

Vrsic Pass

The highest mountain pass in the Eastern Julian Alps, reaching an elevation of 1,611 meters. It features 50 hairpin bends and connects Kranjska Gora with the Soča Valley. The route includes the wooden Russian Chapel, built by prisoners of war during World War I.