Latest news and new photos with nature in the area.
It has been a long winter with lots of snow in the Lake Bled area of Slovenia, but the warm early-March sun was out most of the time in the last few days and snow melted quickly in the valleys. Currently only the mountains still have a covering of snow on the top.
The snow-capped Karavanke mountain range as seen from the Zavrsnica Valley. (photo by our current guest Evgenii Danilov)
Waterfall Pericnik is located in the Vrata Valley, near the village of Mojstrana, about half an hour drive from Bled. The short walk up to the waterfall is a little steep but fun and takes less than 10 minutes. Pericnik is spectacular in every season throughout the year, but the most impressive sight of this 52 meter-high waterfall is in the winter months when it turns into a giant wall of icicles and floes.
Our friend, Matej Stegar, who is a passionate amateur landscape photographer, has visited Waterfall Pericnik on February 15th and shared these wonderful photos with us. Thank you so much Matej!
Today’s view of Mt. Triglav (2,864 m), Slovenia’s highest mountain, and Mt. Rjavina (2,530 m), from the balcony of Modern Apartment With Balcony at our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay.
(photo: Evgenii Danilov)
Look at this chamois spotted behind our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay by our guest from Germany, Rainer Frindte!
The chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) is an agile goat-antelope with short hooked horns, found across the mountain ranges in France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. They have warm reddish coats in the summer, grey coats in the winter, and thin, black, horns. They are incredibly agile on rocky, uneven terrain thanks to the elastic pads on their hooves. They have been recorded reaching speeds up to 50 km/h and jumping 6 meters vertically into the air!
(photos: Rainer Frindte)
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve seen while staying with us? Let us know in the comments!
Krnica is a beautiful 6 km long mountain valley south of the village of Kranjska Gora. The valley begins at Lake Jasna and runs along the Pisnica stream in the direction of Mt. Razor, which is one of the highest peaks in the Julian Alps. Krnica Valley is only a quick 35 minute drive from Bled, so it is a lovely destination for a day trip.
Our guest, Evgenii Danilov, who is currently staying with us in our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay, has sent us these beautiful photos from his recent trip to the Krnica Valley. Thank you so much Evgenii!
A trip to the alpine valley of Krnica is one of the most beautiful, easier hikes in the vicinity of Kranjska Gora, also suitable for families with children.
Lake Jasna is a great starting points for the Krnica Valley hike.
Krnica Valley begins at Lake Jasna and runs along the Pisnica stream in the direction of Mt. Razor, which is one of the highest peaks in the Julian Alps.
From the Krnica Valley there are amazing views on Mt Prisojnik (also Prisank) and Mt Razor – two of the highest peaks of the Julian Alps.
A forest path along the Pisnica stream leads through the valley.
Locals know that Krnica is enchanting in all seasons, it is beautiful just after the first fluffy snowfall, as well as in the warmer months.
Those who do not like to go up and down the same path, can for example start at Lake Jasna, continue along the Pisnica stream to the Koca V Krnici mountain hut, and on the way back turn left in the direction of Mihov Dom, from where they return to Lake Jasna along Vrsiska cesta road, direction Kranjska Gora.
The valley is about 6 kilometers long.
If you visit Krnica Valley in the winter, be sure to dress warmly.
You can park right next to Lake Jasna, there are paid and free parking spaces, but they fill up quickly on sunny weekends. It is possible to park a little further along the road leading to the Vrsic mountain pass, just before the bridge over the Pisnica Stream.
View of the 2,864m summit of Mt Triglav, Slovenia’s highest mountain, from our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay on a clear winter day.
Zoomed-in view.
View of the 2,864m summit of Mt Triglav, Slovenia’s highest mountain, from our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay on a clear winter day.
A brand new video of our accommodation Apartments Fine Stay Bled after recent snowfalls that dropped at least 30 centimetres of snow in Bled.
A brand new photo of our accommodation Apartments Valant Bled after recent snowfalls that dropped at least 30 centimetres of snow in Bled.
A brand new video of our accommodation Apartments Valant Bled after recent snowfalls that dropped at least 30 centimetres of snow in Bled.
