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Ribčev Laz on the road to Ukanc. Rents bikes, canoes and kayaks, and operates guided
canyoning, rafting, paragliding and caving trips. In winter, it rents sleds and offers winter
rafting near Vogel (per person €15). Has a branch ( 041 365 521; Ribčev Laz 42;
3-8pm Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm Sat & Sun) at Penzion Rožič in Ribčev Laz.
Boating
Boating is a popular pastime on Lake Bohinj from June through September. Both Alpins-
port and PAC Sports rent kayaks (one hour/three hours/day €5/11/19) and canoes (one
hour/three hours/day €7/17/29).
Both companies also offer guided rafting and canoeing trips on Lake Bohinj and along
the Sava Bohinjka River. Prices start at around €27 per person for the 7km trip to Bitnje
and €37 per person for the 3½ hour, 17km trip. Prices include equipment, guide and trans-
fers. Expect relatively mild rapids in June and a slower pace by August.
BOATING
Tourist Boat
(Turistična Ladja; 574 75 90; one way adult/child €9/6.50, return €10.50/7.50;
half-hourly 9.30am-5.30pm Jun-mid-Sep, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm & 5.30pm
early Apr-May, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm mid-Sep-Oct) An easy family-friendly sail
from Ribčev Laz to Ukanc and back.
Cycling
Lake Bohinj is perfect for cyclists of all skill sets. The road along the southern shore
between Ribčev Laz and Ukanc is relatively flat, as are the paths leading off to Stara
Fužina and Studor, north and east of Ribčev Laz. Indeed, in nice weather cycling is the
best way to get around to the various villages.
The topic Bohinj by Mountain Bike , by Matjaž Žmitek, available at the Tourist Inform-
ation Centres ( Click here ) for €8.50, marks out 15 routes, from family-friendly to down-
right crazy. Route No 1 is a relaxing ride through the valleys and villages between Ribčev
Laz and Bohinjska Bistrica. You can rent bikes from both Alpinsport and PAC Sports
(half-day/whole day €10/14).
Fishing
Lake Bohinj is home to lake trout and char, and the jade-coloured Sava Bohinjka River,
which starts at the stone bridge in front of the church in Ribčev Laz, is rich in brown trout
and grayling. You can buy fishing licences (lake €25, river as far as Bitnje catch/catch &
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