Activities in Bohinj
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hiking
There are plenty of hiking options to choose from. A circular walk around the lake (12km) from Ribčev Laz should take between three and four hours. Or you could just do parts of the walk around the lake by following the hunters' trail in the forest above the south shore of the lake to the Hotel Zlatorog and taking the bus back, or walking along the more tranquil northern shore under the cliffs of Pršivec (1761m).
Much more strenuous is the hike up to Vogel (1922m) from the cable car's upper station. Take a map and compass, and don't set out if it looks stormy; Vogel is prone to lightning strikes. The whole trip should take about four hours. The 1:25,000 Bohinjsko Jezero…
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Mostnica Falls
An excellent hike is the two-hour one north from Stara Fužina through the Motnica Gorge to the Mostnica Falls, which rival Savica Waterfall after a heavy rain. The 1:25,000 Bohinjsko Jezero z Okolico (Lake Bohinj & Surrounds; around €7.30) map available at the tourist office lists a dozen excellent walks. Also useful is the 1:15,000 Bohinj (around €5) map with as many walks outlined.
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indoor swimming pool
Some of the beaches on Lake Bohinj's northern shore are reserved for naturists in summer. Nonguests can use the indoor swimming pool at the Hotel Zlatorog (572 33 81; Ukanc 65; pool/pool & sauna Mon-Fri around €6/around €7, Sat & Sun around €8/around €9; ;16:00-22:00) should Bohinj's infamous early morning fog drive you inside.
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Vogel ski centre
The main station at Bohinj is Vogel ski centre, 1535m above the lake's southwestern corner and accessible by cable car. With skiing up to 1800m, the season can be long, sometimes from late November to early May. Vogel has 18km of ski slopes and 8km of cross-country runs served by four chairlifts and four T-bar tows.
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adventure sports
Alpinsport and PAC Sports in Ribčev Laz both offer a wide range of adventure sports , including canyoning (around €37 to around €55), rafting (around €23 to around €30) on the lake and Sava Bohinjka River.
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Aqua Park Bohinj
Aqua Park Bohinj, a new water park in Bohinjska Bistrica, has 380 sq metres of pools with slides as well as saunas and fitness and wellness centres. Entry fees vary according to the season.
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Old Timer Train
The Old Timer Train passes through Bohinjska Bistrica on its way to and from Jesenice and Most na Soči several times in summer. Ask the tourist office for its current schedule.
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Kobla ski centre
The lower (up to 1480m) Kobla ski centre is about 1km east of Bohinjska Bistrica. It has 23km of slopes and 13km of cross-country runs served by three chairlifts and three T-bars.
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Bohinj Adrenalin Park
PAC Sports can arrange visits to Bohinj Adrenalin Park, featuring high rope courses and walkways, giant swings and so on behind the Hotel Pod Voglom (under renovation).
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Tourist Boat
In season, the cunningly named Tourist Boat sails between Ribčev Laz and Kamp Zlatorog at Ukanc. You can buy tickets at the tourist office in Ribčev Laz.
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cable car
The lower station of the cable car is about 250m up the hill south of the Hotel Zlatorog in Ukanc, about 5km west of Ribčev Laz.
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Mrcina Ranč
The Mrcina Ranč in Studor offers a range of guided horse riding tours lasting one hour to three days on sturdy Icelandic ponies.
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