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Goreljek: Bogs, Educational Trails and Paths of Pokljuka

Goreljek lies at the heart of the Pokljuka Bogs area: The central part of this area is Goreljek Pasture. The area encompasses significant boglands in Triglav National Park, is home to one of Slovenia’s two largest raised bogs and lies at the southernmost boundary of the European distribution range of raised bogs.

Nature

Goreljek Pasture contains a small bog that is now used for educational purposes. In this setting, the Goreljek Bog Educational Trail leads through the bog as an easy circular route around the Pokljuka bog area. The Goreljek nature trail is short and easy and leads through the forest and over wooden walkways along the bogs. Along the way, it provides information about the bog’s flora and fauna.

The information panels along the Goreljek Educational Trail cover the bog’s flora and fauna, Pokljuka’s past and present, and human activities in the surrounding area.

Paths

The hike from Goreljek to Lipanca Pasture is a moderately difficult out-and-back route covering 12.1 km with 411 metres of elevation gain and taking four hours. The stated 12.1 kilometres, 411 metres of elevation gain and four hours refer to the distance, ascent and time required for this route. The starting point of the Goreljek Educational Trail can be reached by public transport via the Goreljek stop.

The Juliana Trail leads downhill from Goreljek through the picturesque villages of Gorjuše and Koprivnik into the valley. In addition, the Juliana Bike Route begins in Bohinjska Bistrica and leads via Goreljek to Pokljuka.

History

Goreljek developed from a former pasture belonging to the farmers of Koprivnik. This historical origin is as much a part of the place as the present-day use of the small bog on Goreljek Pasture for educational purposes.

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