Holiday apartment in Ribčev Laz – culture and trails at Lake Bohinj

Ribčev Laz begins with a clear historical landmark: the “Four Brave Men Monument” is located here. Its surroundings and origins lead to the cultural details of the village before the view turns to the lake, the trails and the connection to Ukanc.

Culture

A small park surrounds the monument. It was erected in 1978 to mark the 200th anniversary of the first ascent of Triglav. Thus, alongside the name of the monument, its precise historical occasion is also established.

At Lake Bohinj, the Church of St. John the Baptist stands on a hill. It was built before 1300 and is a protected cultural and historical monument. Its location, construction date and protected status are among the essential features of this building.

Nature

The bathing water area of Lake Bohinj extends from the Church of St. John the Baptist to the eastern end of the lake at the Fužinski zaliv bathing area.

Hiking and cycling

On the eastern shore of Lake Bohinj, the Juliana Trail runs as far as Ribčev Laz. Near Ribčev Laz, it passes beneath the foothills of the Bohinj–Tolmin Mountains. The Juliana Trail reaching Ribčev Laz follows well-marked trails, forest roads and mountain paths. This means that different types of routes, from marked trails to mountain paths, are present along this section.

The Bohinj Cycling Route is well signposted.

On the lake

On Lake Bohinj, the two electric boats Zlatorog and Triglavska roža operate in both directions between Ribčev Laz and Ukanc. The boarding point for the panoramic boat in Ribčev Laz is near the bridge and the Church of St. John the Baptist. A one-way journey by panoramic boat between Ribčev Laz and Ukanc takes 30 minutes. The stated time therefore refers to the one-way journey and not to a return trip.

The information centres in Bohinj offer tips on excursions and activities, maps, and information for safe hiking.

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More local pages: Podnart, Srednja Vas, Nemški Rovt, Ukanc, Studor v Bohinju, Jereka, Goreljek, Radovljica.

To the higher-level travel overview: Radovljica.