
Lake Bled: Like something out of a Disney movie, glassy turquoise waters surround a tiny island in Slovenia's Lake Bled -- complete with a baroque church set among pines.

Soča Valley: The Soča River, one of the most exquisite in Europe, has impossibly clear blue-green waters which make it a favorite with kayakers and rafters.

Lake Bohinj: Sheltered by forested mountains, Lake Bohinj's blue-green waters are an immensely peaceful place for lazy swims and laid-back paddling and kayaking.

Savica Waterfall: One of Slovenia's loveliest natural attractions, this cascade sees water plunge through a deep crevasse into a brilliant emerald-green pool below.

Kranjska Gora: It's a ski resort in winter, but summer turns Kranjska Gora, close to the borders of Italy and Austria, into a cycling and hiking playground.

Zelenci Nature Reserve: Fed by bubbling springs that give it a bright turquoise color, this lake and its surrounds are home to more than 1,000 species of wildlife.

Mount Triglav: A two-day ascent of the 9,296-foot limestone peak of Mount Triglav is possible during June to October, but only for adventurous hikers with good fitness levels.

Tolmin Gorges: The forested limestone walls of the Tolmin Gorges cut through some of the most dramatic scenery of the Juliana Trail hiking route.



