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Wild Lake, Idrija

3.8
#9 of 12 in Things to do in Idrija
Water Body · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Discover exciting views on the Idrija tectonic trench and learn about the geologic composition of one of the largest mercury ore deposits in the world that attracts with its richness in ores. Along Rake – the mine’s water channel – you can stroll on the path of Idrija’s natural scientists all the way to the Wild Lake where the unique museum in nature will entice you with the varied flora and fauna. In Geopark, the most vigilant among you will not even fail to miss dinosaur footprints!
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Tours to Wild Lake

FROM $548 BOOK WITH VIATOR UNESCO Idrija & Partisan Hospital Franja | Private trip from Ljubljana
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
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  • By Anna R
    This lake was stunning. It is like a natural amphitheatre, with sheer rock walls forming the backdrop. It is supposedly super super deep if you read up on it, to the point where the bottom hasn't...  more »
  • By maqito
    Two km out of Idrija, if u came from Ljubljana, before Idrija u turn left - ita a table so u cannot missed. Small lake. Worth visit - free entrance  more »
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  • By Ольга Лепешкина
    Nice and silent place. Worth a visit if you’re in Idrija.
  • By Barbara Kerekes
    Special place with a lake that is the entrance of a 160 m deep cave. And also here is the shortest Slovenian river . It would be nice if there would be more English description of the interesting facts about the lake
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