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Willettsworld Says: The Vintgar Gorge is one of the most popular natural features in Slovenia. It lies a couple of miles north of Bled near the village of Podhom where the Radovna River cuts a deep gorge between the hills of Hom and Borst. It was only discovered in 1891 by Jakob Žumer, the...
Bregman Says: The Vintgar Gorge is one of the most beautiful places in the area and possibly in Slovenia. The walk is quite easy, about 1.6 km from one entrance to the to the other, mostly on wooden decks. There is a beautiful waterfall next to the northern entrance.The gorge is open...
Pizzerija Jurcek: Snacks by St Catherine's Church
Willettsworld Says: This is a pizzeria/snack bar near St Catherine's Church on the top of Hom hill near Zasip. I rested here and had a drink after climbing Hom hill after walking through Vintgar Gorge. The walk back to Bled from here takes approx 30mins. Open: daily 10.00 -23.00
Drinks and snacks in the gorge: Much needed refreshment
Willettsworld Says: There are drinks and snack huts at either end of the trail in the gorge. You can get cold drinks, snacks and ice creams plus there's seating and toilets as well.
Willettsworld Says: Getting to Vintgar Gorge is pretty simple. If you obtain a map from the Tourist Information Centre in Bled, there’s a list of bus routes displayed on the back. There are 2 routes you need to get to Vintgar Gorge - Bled-Podhom-Zasip or Bled-Gorje-Krnica. Just tell the driver...
Willettsworld Says: I decided to walk back to Bled from Vintgar Gorge which is quite a trek up and over Hom, a hill which stands at 834m above sea level. On top of the hill stands this beautiful little pilgrimage church dedicated to St Catherine. It was built around the year 1400, whilst its...
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There are drinks and snack huts at either end of the trail in the gorge. You can get cold drinks, snacks and ice creams plus there's seating and toilets as...
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There is nothing special about the village of Podhom, except it is next to one of the most beautiful places in Slovenia, Vintgar Gorge. See more about this beautiful gorge in the tips and travelogues....
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Podham lies a couple of miles north of Bled and is where you can visit Vintgar Gorge - one of the most popular natural features in Slovenia. Here, the Radovna River cuts a deep gorge between the hills...
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