The magical lake. Lake Cerknica, Slovenia.

The magical and ever-changing Lake Cerknica is something unique. The phenomenon of this intermittent (disappearing) lake has become famous worldwide as an area where cattle can graze, farmers can plow fields, catch fish and drive boats in the same place. When the lake is full, it is the largest lake in Slovenia, but then it dries up and reveals its extensive farming land. Through all seasons it shows completely different faces and to truly feel what Lake Cerknica is, you have to come back many times.
The lake is magical because it changes slightly every day, and rather than by impressions, one is always drawn back to this location by the magical feeling and exceptional tranquillity it provides.
Notranjska Regional Park, a nature park, is currently building new infrastructure on the lake, new walking and cycling paths, bird observatories and brand you Visitors Centre. Everything that is currently being worked upon at Lake Cerknica is essentially good for observing nature and teaching us something new. The lake is an exceptional and complex karstic system. Not only for its plant and animal species that can be found here, for all nature is exceptional in this area, including the sinkholes, swallets and estavelles. While walking down these paths you can discover, read and learn a lot of things. However, rather than straying off path, satisfy your curiosity by reading about the lake prior to your visit and then learn about its magic and glorious nature as you stroll along the educational trails.
The lake out there is sometimes consumed as it dries up, but the love for it remains forever.


The short film was created by the Notranjska Regional Park as part of the LIFE Stržen project.
https://life.notranjski-park.si/en/