5. Pokljuška Soteska, near Bled, Slovenia
Walk 5 – Pokljuška Soteska, from a Walking Guide of Slovenia.
Discover a dramatic ravine only a few miles away from Bled – Pokljuška Soteska. A short walk that is full of surprises. The Bled Tourist Office website has some extra information.
Start/Finish – at the gorge car park or Krnica
Distance – 3km/1.9miles
Height gain – approx 150m
Time – 1h15min
Grade – Moderate. This is a very short walk, but one that requires a head for heights and confidence on slippery ground and rough paths.
Recommended map(s) – are either the 1:50 000 Triglavski Narodni Park or the Julijske Alpe vzhodni del (eastern) map published by PZS, plus there is also a 1:30 000 Bled map published by GZS
Equipment – Walking shoes or boots. See our clothing and walking equipment page for more recommendations.
Refreshments on route – None
Updates to the 2019, 5th Edition
Public transport – Krnica has the nearest bus stop, about 1.5km from the ravine entrance.
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Accommodation in Bled – Bled has a huge range of accommodation to choose from.
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There are also two camping sites nearby. You will need to book in the summer months! Visit our “Holiday in Bled” page for more information.
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