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Wild Lake

Wild Lake, or Divje jezero, is a protected karst spring reached from the Rake Canal route. Its appearance can change after heavy rain, and it should be viewed from marked paths rather than treated as a swimming area.

Wild Lake
Photo by Walter Della Schiava Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • A protected karst spring linked to the Rake Canal route.
  • The lake’s appearance may change considerably after heavy rain.
  • A signed detour leads to it from the route.
Wild Lake
Photo by Stiopa Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Wild Lake
Photo by Egy2030 Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Profile updated: 13/09/2026