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Pokljuka
Pokljuka
Highest point
Peak	Debela peč (2014 m)
Elevation	1100-1400 m
Dimensions
Length	20 km (12 mi)
Area	6300 ha
Geography
Country	Slovenia
Settlement	Zatrnik, Gorjuše, Koprivnik v Bohinju, Podjelje
Parent range	Julian Alps
Geology
Rock age	trias
Mountain type	karst plateau

The Pokljuka Plateau (pronounced [pɔˈkljuːka]) is a forested karst plateau at an elevation of around 1,100 to 1,400 metres (3,600 to 4,600 ft), located in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia.

The plateau is known for its forests, mountain pastures (Javornik, Lipanca, Uskovnica, Zajamniki, etc.), and winter sports facilities. It is also a common starting point for mountain hikers. The yearly Biathlon World Cup meets are held at the Pokljuka Biathlon Center, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) west of the town of Bled (25 kilometres or 16 miles by car). Pokljuka is part of Triglav National Park. Administratively, it belongs to the municipalities of Bled, Bohinj, and Gorje.

Many beech and fir trees were chopped down in the 18th century for the iron foundries in Bohinj. They have been naturally replaced mostly by spruce trees. Some swamps can also be found, which is not usual on such high plateaus.

References

1. "Pokljuka". Municipality of Bled. Retrieved 21 March 2012.

External links

• Travel information and maps at the Pokljuka Sports Club website
• Media related to Pokljuka at Wikimedia Commons

Municipalities

v t e Municipality of Bled Settlements Administrative seat: Bled Current Bodešče Bohinjska Bela Koritno Kupljenik Obrne Ribno Selo pri Bledu Slamniki Zasip Former Bled–Grad Mlino Rečica Sebenje Soteska Zagorice Želeče Landmarks Bled Castle Bled Parish Church Grimšice Manor Hag's Tooth Lake Bled Pokljuka Plateau Sava Bohinjka Vintgar Gorge v t e Municipality of Bohinj Settlements Administrative seat: Bohinjska Bistrica Current Bitnje Bohinjska Češnjica Brod Goreljek Gorjuše Jereka Kamnje Koprivnik v Bohinju Laški Rovt Lepence Log v Bohinju Nemški Rovt Nomenj Podjelje Polje Ravne v Bohinju Ribčev Laz Savica Srednja Vas v Bohinju Stara Fužina Studor v Bohinju Ukanc Žlan Former Sveti Duh Sveti Janez Landmarks Lake Bohinj Pokljuka Plateau Sava Bohinjka St. John the Baptist Church Studor Hayracks Triglav Lakes Valley v t e Municipality of Gorje Settlements Administrative seat: Zgornje Gorje Current Grabče Krnica Mevkuž Perniki Podhom Poljšica pri Gorjah Radovna Spodnje Gorje Spodnje Laze Višelnica Zatrnik Zgornje Laze Former Pokljuka Spodnji Graben Vintgar Zgornji Graben Landmarks Mežakla Plateau Pocar Farm Pokljuka Gorge Pokljuka Plateau Vintgar Gorge

46°21′37″N 14°01′48″E / 46.36028°N 14.03000°E / 46.36028; 14.03000

• Plateaus in Upper Carniola
• Triglav National Park
• Karst plateaus of Slovenia
• Ski areas and resorts in Slovenia