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Ojstrica Hill above the lake for sunrise lovers

by petra September 19, 2021
View of Lake Bled from Ojstrica

Probably no trip to Bled is complete without watching the sunrise from one of the hills surrounding Lake Bled. One of those hills is Ojstrica.

Which means you would need to get up early in the morning. However, all the efforts would be paid off when seeing the lake with the island from above, being illuminated by golden morning light.

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Above Lake Bled
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Not wheelchair accessible

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Top tourist attractions ⋆ Above Lake Bled ⋆ Not wheelchair accessible 

Most popular hill by Lake Bled

Ojstrica [pronounced oystreetza] is one of the most frequently climbed hills near Lake Bled. That is not surprising as it offers a rewarding view of Lake Bled and Bled Island after a short, but intensive hike that will most probably make your heart beat faster.

View of Lake Bled from Ojstrica
View of Lake Bled and Bled Island from the top of Ojstrica Hill.

Some hike to Ojstrica Hill to enjoy the view and take pictures of Lake Bled from a bird’s-eye view. Others climb to the top for recreational purposes.

A short hike to Ojstrica could be a good addition to six-kilometre (three miles) walk around the lake.

During summer months when Bled sees the high season, you will most likely meet others climbing to Ojstrica early in the morning. Many of them with the aim of capturing the sunrise from above the lake.

Ojstrica above Lake Bled
Watching the sunrise from the top of Ojstrica.

The hiking trail that runs towards Ojstrica continues further towards Mala Osojnica and Velika Osojnica. Those are two other hills rising above the western side of Lake Bled.

Mala Osojnica is another popular viewpoint which lies slightly higher than Ojstrica.

– PRACTICAL INFORMATION –

LOCATION: Ojstrica Hill stands at 611 metres (2004 feet) above sea level and rises above the western side of Lake Bled. The starting point of this hike is in the settlement of Velika Zaka by Lake Bled.

Ojstrica Hill

View of Ojstrica from Bled Castle
Ojstrica Hill (right) as seen from Bled Castle.

REACHING THE STARTING POINT: If you walk from Bled’s centre, you will need approximately half an hour to reach Velika Zaka. You will be walking on the road by the lake called Veslaška promenada (Rowing Promenade).

Velika Zaka at Lake Bled
The settlement by the western side of Lake Bled is called Velika Zaka. There you will find the trail leading to Ojstrica.

When you are in Velika Zaka and you have passed by Camping Bled, look for the signposts marked Ojstrica, pointing to the trail in the forest.

Coming by bike or car: Near Camping Bled there is a parking area where you can leave your bike or car (you need to purchase a parking ticket).

Bike sharing: Next to the entrance to Camping Bled, there is a self-service terminal where you can rent Bled Green Ways bikes (or return a bike). Read more about Bled Green Ways here (Get around).

HIKING TRAIL: Starting your hike in Velika Zaka, you will need around 20 minutes to reach the top. There you will see a bench. The difference in altitude is 130 metres (420 feet).

The road by Lake Bled
This is the main road that runs around the lake. The hiking trail to Ojstrica is to the right (in the forest).

The hiking trail to Ojstrica is short but intensive and becomes steeper and narrower when you are almost on the top. That is why I would recommend you to wear walking or hiking shoes with good grip. When it is raining, the hiking trail becomes moody and thus slippery.

HIKING ROUTE IN PICTURES 

Camping Bled in Velika Zaka
Signposts pointing towards Ojstrica
Hiking trail towards Ojstrica
Hiking trail becomes steeper
Hiking trail towards Ojstrica
On the top of Ojstrica

GEOCACHING: There is one cache (advanced) hidden at Ojstrica and another one (traditional) at Camping Bled.

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