Lake Bohinj - Upper Carniola, Slovenia - photos
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Lake Bohinj, also known as Bohinjsko jezero in Slovene and Wocheiner See in German, is the biggest permanent lake in Slovenia, covering a vast area of 318 hectares. Situated in the Bohinj Valley of the Julian Alps, in the northwestern region of Upper Carniola (Gorenjska, Alta Carniola, Oberkrain), it forms a part of the Triglav National Park.
The lake stretches for about 4.2 kilometers in length, and has a maximum width of 1 kilometer. It is a glacial lake, created by a moraine (unconsolidated debris, carried along by a glacier or ice sheet). Interestingly, more water flows out of Lake Bohinj than enters it, and this can be attributed to underground water sources.
One of the major tributaries feeding Lake Bohinj is the Savica, which originates from Black Lake, the lowest-lying lake in the Triglav Lakes Valley. Flowing out from the eastern end of the lake is the Jezernica creek, which later combines with the Mostnica to form the Sava Bohinjka. Eventually, these waters join the Sava Dolinka, and become part of the larger Sava River.
Due to its natural beauty and recreational opportunities, the lake is a popular destination for day trips, offering activities like swimming and various water sports. Located on the shore of the lake, stands a statue dedicated to the legendary Goldhorn (Zlatorog) chamois. This mythical creature's tale has been immortalized by the poet Rudolf Baumbach.
The lake stretches for about 4.2 kilometers in length, and has a maximum width of 1 kilometer. It is a glacial lake, created by a moraine (unconsolidated debris, carried along by a glacier or ice sheet). Interestingly, more water flows out of Lake Bohinj than enters it, and this can be attributed to underground water sources.
One of the major tributaries feeding Lake Bohinj is the Savica, which originates from Black Lake, the lowest-lying lake in the Triglav Lakes Valley. Flowing out from the eastern end of the lake is the Jezernica creek, which later combines with the Mostnica to form the Sava Bohinjka. Eventually, these waters join the Sava Dolinka, and become part of the larger Sava River.
Due to its natural beauty and recreational opportunities, the lake is a popular destination for day trips, offering activities like swimming and various water sports. Located on the shore of the lake, stands a statue dedicated to the legendary Goldhorn (Zlatorog) chamois. This mythical creature's tale has been immortalized by the poet Rudolf Baumbach.
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