Slovenia Lake Bled, Mala Osojnica Overlook
View from Osojnica Lookout.
Lake Bled is a picturesque glacial lake located in the Julian Alps of Slovenia, renowned for its stunning scenery. It features a small island in the middle with a church, accessible by traditional wooden boats called "pletna." The lake is surrounded by a castle on a cliff and lush forests, making it a popular destination for tourists. Known for its clear waters and serene atmosphere, Lake Bled is also famous for the Bled Cream Cake, a local dessert. The area offers various outdoor activities like hiking, rowing, and swimming, making it a key highlight of Slovenia's natural beauty.
Lake Bled is a picturesque glacial lake located in the Julian Alps of Slovenia, renowned for its stunning scenery. It features a small island in the middle with a church, accessible by traditional wooden boats called "pletna." The lake is surrounded by a castle on a cliff and lush forests, making it a popular destination for tourists. Known for its clear waters and serene atmosphere, Lake Bled is also famous for the Bled Cream Cake, a local dessert. The area offers various outdoor activities like hiking, rowing, and swimming, making it a key highlight of Slovenia's natural beauty.
Photography Tips
The Ojstrica Viewpoint offers one of the most iconic and breathtaking views of Lake Bled. Located on a hill above the lake, it provides a panoramic perspective of the lake, the island with its church, Bled Castle perched on a cliff, and the surrounding Julian Alps. The hike to the Ojstrica viewpoint offers a stunning, postcard-like scene and is one of the best spots for capturing the beauty of Lake Bled.
The best time to be here is in the mornings and evenings, You will need a very wide lens to capture the entire scene of the lake but I used a 24mm focal length to capture this particular image.
The best time to be here is in the mornings and evenings, You will need a very wide lens to capture the entire scene of the lake but I used a 24mm focal length to capture this particular image.
Travel Information
Just hike up the hill, there are signs, so you can't miss it. It takes about 30-45 minutes and it's pretty exhausting.
There's no free parking space at the lakeside, except in the camping area! You have to pay for that, which is 10 Euros for the whole day and if you are coming in the afternoon it's only 5 € for the rest of the day.
There is one parking place though right at the path you can walk up there which has around 4-5 spaces and which you can use for free if you are up there for sunrise very early in the morning.
There's no free parking space at the lakeside, except in the camping area! You have to pay for that, which is 10 Euros for the whole day and if you are coming in the afternoon it's only 5 € for the rest of the day.
There is one parking place though right at the path you can walk up there which has around 4-5 spaces and which you can use for free if you are up there for sunrise very early in the morning.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset
05:13 - 20:50
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Photo Themes
Bench
Castle
Church
Island
Lake
Lakes
Landscape
Mountains
Mountainscape
Nature
Panoramic View
Sunrise
sunrise in spring
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