Vintgar Gorge to Blejski Grad
Bled
Slovenia
Distance 10.7km Climb 510m
Tuesday 15 October 2019
Four years ago when I was in Slovenia I had heard that the Vintgar Gorge was stunning but we never had the chance to visit. Before coming on this visit to Slovenia I had received some information about the Gorge so today was my opportunity to visit.
As usual I took so many photos too many to include all of them in my blog. Daz dropped us off near the entrance and we had a short walk to the start of the Gorge. Today Kippy, Alan and I were joined by Tont, AJ was working.
The price for the Gorge is now €10 each, so we paid the fee and walked through the gate and along the path heading north east.
In places the Radovna was fast flowing as it passed below the wooden walkways.
In others it ran slow.
The water was very clear and I could see the bottom.
In places large trees had fallen down the side of the Gorge.
Sometimes the Radovna is called the daughter of Triglav.
Amazing the work that had been done in building the walkways.
So many stunning views.
On returning home I have found out that this is a white dipper and there were many flying in the area.
The water was so clear we could see a number of large fish swimming. Tont being a fisherman spent some time looking at the fish.
In places I could hear birds singing.
Passing under the railway bridge. I wonder if the train stops to allow people to take photos.
This is the view down Slap Sum.
and this is the view from the viewing platform back up Slap Sum.
After a coffee, I had a quick look up the path to the left, passing a small stone building and a tunnel a little higher up the track a sign indicated the way to a bus stop. Returning back to the café where Alan, Kippy and Tont were waiting. When I re-joined them we headed up the track to the right heading towards Bled.
After a slippery track in places we found there were a couple of paths we could have taken. The signs took a turn to the right but Alan's phone directed us straight ahead.
Not to worry all the paths led to St Katarina.
Low clouds hid some of the views but we could still see the beauty of the place, as we walked down the road. towards Zasip.
Looking across to St Janez we could see this man cutting his grass.
A lady asked Tont to have a drink from her well, as we followed the road down hill to the left.
Along the road towards Gmajina we could see Blejski Grad (Bled Castle) to our front.
Passing through Gmajna and over the main road Alan directed us through the streets.
To St Martin's.
Across the square we took the steps up to the Grad.
Walking around the outside of the Grad we looked for a view of the Church, St Marija's on the Lake. Just passed the Grad we found an area where the views where absolutely stunning.
Returning back to St Martin's I collected a Geocache.
Then it was down to Blejsko Jezero (Lake Bled).
It had been a lovely day, we had covered 10.7km with 510m climb. Stunning views all day, too many photos to show here. Thanks to Alan, Kippy and Tont for a great day.
More to follow
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Details correct at time of walking.
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