2. Bled to Kupljenik, Slovenia
Walk 2 – to Kupljenik and back, from a Walking Guide of Slovenia.
A walk to Kupljenik – rural Slovenia in a nutshell. Delightful villages, quite country lanes, hayracks, old churches and shrines. Escape the hubbub of Bled for a few hours!
Start/Finish – Bled
Distance – 13.5km/8.4miles
Height gain – 220m
Time – 3h56min
Grade – An easy walk on good paths, tracks and road. One steep climb of 220m to Kupljenik.
Recommended map(s) – are either the 1:50 000 Triglavski Narodni Park vzhodni del (eastern) or the Julijske Alpe 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 – Shop in Bohinjska Bela; shop and bars at Mlino.
Updates to the 2019, 5th Edition – There are no updates.
Public transport – Bled is easily reached by bus or train, although the railway station situated above the north-western shore of the lake is inconveniently placed for the resort centre and hotels.
- Click here for up to date bus timetables from all Slovenian locations to Bled
- Click here to access train timetables.
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Accommodation in Bled – Bled has a huge range of accommodation to choose from.
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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