Lake Bled
Lake · Slovenia
An island church and a clifftop medieval castle ring this alpine lake, with beech and maple color on the surrounding hills through October. Rowing out to the island still falls to 23 pletna boats, a right granted to the same local families under empress Maria Theresa.
Don’t miss
Peak: October 6–October 10
Color builds from September 22 · mostly bare by October 28
Sampled at Lake Bled’s own coordinates and elevation (579 m) rather than a regional average.
When to go to Lake Bled
The color window runs about 25 days, holding until around October 17. At 579 m, it turns before the lower ground nearby.
Lake Bled on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Slovenia, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
Frequently asked
- When does Lake Bled peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 6–October 10 (best estimate October 8). Color starts around September 22 and is mostly bare by October 28.
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