Sports and recreation

Cross-country skiing is one of the nicest and most environmentally friendly forms of recreation. The sport is experiencing a rebirth throughout Europe, and makes up an important part of tourist activities in the Bled area. Flat or slightly inclined courses are simply ideal and when there is adequate snow, trails are prepared on the close outskirts of Bled connecting the surrounding villages. The best cross-country skiing terrain for visitors is the plateau Pokljuka. trails run through quiet woods and through expansive mountain graying-lands. The network of cross-country ski trails in Pokljuka is shown on several information boards as well as in the " Bled - A Tourist Map " ( 1:30000 ). Cross-country skiing equipment can be rented and a ski school with trained instructors is also available. 

Some technical facts:
Length of the track: 520 m
Altitude difference: 131 m
Speed: max 40 km/h
Average Inclination: 25,2%

Information 
+386 4 / 578 05 34

Canyoning is an unforgettable experience. The best thing about canyoning is discovering while following a water trail. If you are curious, if you love the magic of water and unspoilt nature, you will enjoy a new world which is normally inaccessible.With canyoning you can discover some of Slovenias most secret places (near Bled and Bohinj areas or Bovec). Apart from well-known touristic canyons in the Bled and Bohinj area, the central Triglav National Park area hides several picturesque gorges. Jerečica and Grmečica that are generally inaccessible and can only be explored, with the help of ropes, by crawling through narrow passages and jumping into pools. The usually inaccesible gorges can only be reached by rope descents. Jumps into pools and swimming are special attractions of this activity.

Despite the fact that the Bled landscape is well known and immediately recognisable by many, there are still plenty of joyful discoveries to be made here. It is not only the lake, the island and the castle but also many other small and hidden, intimate details, that are here to be discovered.

Strolls or short trips, in and around Bled, present a special quality of the town as a tourist place. Well-maintained footpaths will take you to lone hills above the lake. Views of the surroundings from the Castle Hill, Straža, Dobra Gora, Kozarca, Osojnica or Kuhovnica are especially breathtaking.

Bled and its surroundings offer excellent opportunities for lovers of horses and horse riding. There is a hippodrome between Bled and Lesce - riding as well as instruction is available to visitors by prior arrangement (Gsm: +386 (0)41 675 482 - Mrs. Tanja Ipavec).

TRAIL COURSE
From the Radovljica municipality (the Selški bridge) – Kupljenik – Brezje – Slamniki – Rčitno – Zatrata – Krnica -
a. Perniki – Spodnje Laze – Spodnje Gorje – the steep Strma stran - Vintgar – (connecting with the Jesenice municipality);
b. The valley of Radovna  (connecting with the Kranjska Gora municipality);
c. Stara Pokljuka – Janezov Rovt – Šustarjev Rovt – Pokljuka – Kranjska dolina – (connecting with the Bohinj municipality across Rudno polje and Uskovnica or connecting with the Kranjska Gora municipality across Pokljuka to Srednja Radovna).

Considering that Bled lies at the doorstep of the Julian Alps and the Karavanke mountains, it is an ideal starting point for mountain tours. Those visitors with a more adventurous nature may even be overcome by a desire for alpine climbing. The Karavanke show a timid face on their south side and do not offer much opportunity for eager climbing. The walls of the Julian Alps, however, are an attractive destination for alpine climbers. The starting point is less than an hour´s drive from Bled, and a mountain guide may be hired at specialised agencies.

Sport climbing is gaining in popularity and represents a well - established tourist interest. There are two well maintained and equipped sites near Bled: Pod Iglico in Bohinjska Bela, ( courses range from 11 m to 27 m in height, with levels of difficulty ranging from 4 to 10), and in Peč under Bodešče ( courses here range from 11 m to 25 m, with levels of difficulty ranging from 6 to 9). You can rent necessary equipment and hire a guide at specialised agencies.

For lovers of these sports there are organised trips with entertainment available.
Bled Rafting d.o.o., Klub Extrem,
Poljska pot 1
SI - 4260 Bled
tel. (04) 574 40 41
gsm: 041 678 008
041 598 159
web: www.bled-rafting.si

Lake Bled with its beautiful surroundings, is ideal for this water sport since it provides all the natural elements it requires.

During the post-war years, Bled developed into an important site for rowing sports and is today one of the world´s most renown rowing centres - with, perhaps, the most beautiful course anywhere. Many national and international regattas have been organised here, including three World Championships (1966, 1979 and 1989). In addition to medals won at world chanpionships, Bled oarsmen brought home medals from the Olympics where Slovenia first competes as a soverign state - Barcelona 1992.

Every year, numerous regattas are held the traditional 1st May regatta, the International Regata in June and the National Championship in September.


Information:
+386 (0)41 749 498

www.vesl-klub-bled.si

Fishermen can test their skills as well as their luck on Lake Bled. Fishing for catfish, pike, carp and lake trout is permited. In the Sava Bohinjka river fishing for grayling, brown trout and rainbow trout is allowed. Fishing permits can be bought in Fauna;  for the lake and the nearby Sava Bohinjka and Radovna rivers can be purchased at the " Bled Tourist Association" (Tel.: +386 (0)4 574 12 22) and for Sava Bohinjka and Lake Bled at the Kompas Agency (Tel.: +386 (0)4 572 75 00).

In the attractive casting centre in Ribno, you may try your skills in dry casting. The European Junior Casting Championship and European Casting Championship for men and women have already been hosted here.

Fisching club Bled

Moving around by bike can be one of the best ways of acquainting oneself with a new place. Bled is very convenient for cycling - be it for, less demanding older tourists, young families or determined cycling enthusiasts. There are no special lanes for cycling in Bled or its vicinity, however since traffic is light, most roads can be used. Local roads between villages around Bled are suitable for short cycling trips and a dense network of forest roads on jelovica, Pokljuka and Mežakla can satisfy even the most demanding mountain cyclist. For less damanding cycling, we suggest a trip through the valley of Radovna or you may drive to Pokljuka where the plateau offers pleasant cycling in the cool shadow of the pine forests. Please note that cycling off - road or off - track is not allowed anywhere in Slovenia.

You can rent bicycles at several agencies in Bled and you can also hire a guide. Some possible bicycle routes are indicated in Bled - A Tourist Map (1:30000) - look for the symbol of a bicycle in silhouette.