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- Municipality of Bohinj
- Bohinj Lake
Bohinj Lake is located in Slovenia, in the center of Triglav National Park. Bohinj - an alpine lake of glacial origin, located at an altitude of 526 meters above sea level, on the three sides it is surrounded by the Julian Alps. Lake Bohinj is the largest natural lake in Slovenia, covering an area of 318 hectares, its length is 4100 meters, width - 1200 meters, maximum depth - 45 meters. The lake basin is of glacial-tectonic origin and was formed about 10,000 years ago as a result of intense erosion from the Bohinj Glacier. The water in the lake is quite cold, in summer it warms up to an average of 18 ° Celsius, and often freezes in winter. The untouched beauty of high mountains, green forests, picturesque mountain pastures and meadows surrounding the lake, gave rise to many legends and myths. The most famous of them is the legend of Zlatogor, a white chamois with golden horns that guarded the Garden of Eden, located on a high plateau above the valley of Lake Bohinj. Golden horns of chamois were a source of treasures hidden in the garden. Many tried to find treasures, in pursuit of them a hunter wounded Zlatogor. Beautiful roses rose from the drops of the animal’s blood, healing the chamois. In a rage, Zlatorog pushed the hunter into the abyss, and then destroyed the Garden of Eden. The mystery of the Triglav treasure has remained unsolved. On the shore of Lake Bohinj, in Ribcheva Laza, a monument to Zlatogor was erected. Bohinj Lake is visited by thousands of tourists, outdoor enthusiasts. Dozens of trails of varying difficulty lead from the lake to the mountain peaks, there is a walking route to Triglav - the highest mountain in Slovenia. You can fish in the lake; trout is found in its clear water. For lovers of swimming, there are many beaches equipped, from large to very tiny. On the lake you can go kayaking, paragliding, go for a yacht or boat ride. In winter, Bohinj turns into a popular ski resort.
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