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Before you go
Your trip to Ribčev Laz.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Ribčev Laz – Gorenjska Destination Bohinj and Triglav about 55 km from Kranj
How to get there
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Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana (LJU) Brnik · 60 km
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Bohinjska Bistrica Bohinjska Bistrica · 6 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Regular buses from Ljubljana go via Bled and stop in the village; they continue to Ukanc. The nearest train station is Bohinjska Bistrica, downstream, with buses to the lake. If you drive, you come from Bled along the road that follows the Sava Bohinjka.
How many days
Two days for the lake, the church, Savica, Vogel and Mostnica. Three or more for mountain hikes; the ascent to Triglav requires at least two additional days.
When to go
Summer is the bathing season; high trails usually open from July to September. Autumn has fewer people and colored slopes. From December to March, ski at Vogel.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not necessary: buses connect the village with Ukanc, Bohinjska Bistrica and Bled, and in summer there are lines to Savica. A car helps to start hikes early.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Ribčev Laz
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Morning
Church of St. John and Vogel
Start at the Church of St. John the Baptist and the stone bridge. Take a bus or drive to Ukanc and ride the cable car to Vogel to see the lake and Triglav.
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Afternoon
Savica and the lake
Descend and go to the Savica shelter to climb the stairway up to the waterfall. Return to the lake shore to swim or paddle in the late afternoon.
2 days in Ribčev Laz
Day 1
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Morning
Savica
Climb the stairway to the Savica waterfall early, before the crowds, and stop at the viewpoint along the way.
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Afternoon
Vogel and north shore
Take the Vogel cable car and, on the return, walk along the lake’s north shore back to Ribčev Laz.
Day 2
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Morning
Mostnica Gorge
Walk to Stara Fužina and do the Mostnica Gorge circuit, with the Devil’s Bridge and the elephant rock.
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Afternoon
Church and swimming
Visit the Church of St. John the Baptist and spend the rest of the afternoon on the shore, swimming or kayaking.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Ribčev Laz the same as Bohinj?
Not exactly: Bohinj is the municipality and the valley; Ribčev Laz is the village at the eastern tip of the lake, where the information center is located.
Where to stay in Bohinj without a car?
In Ribčev Laz, which has a bus stop, the lake within walking distance and lines to Ukanc, Bohinjska Bistrica and Bled.
Does Ribčev Laz have a market and restaurants?
Yes, there is a small market, cafés and restaurants; Bohinjska Bistrica has more options.
How long from Ribčev Laz to Ukanc?
About 5 km along the south shore, a few minutes by car or bus, or about an hour and a half on foot along the north shore.