Friday 13 June 2014
Lake Bled is
a lake in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town
of Bled. The area is a popular tourist destination. The lake is 22 mi from
Ljubljana International Airport and 34 mi from the capital city, Ljubljana.
The lake is of mixed glacial and tectonic origins. It is 2,120 m long and
1,380 m wide, with a maximum depth of 30.6 m. The lake is situated in
a picturesque environment, surrounded by mountains and forests. The
medieval-era Bled Castle stands above the lake on the north shore. The Zaka
Valley lies at the west end of the lake. Source
