Natural lakes of Slovenia - Podpeč Lake
Date of issue: 26.01.2024
Author: villa creativa
Motive: Podpeč Lake
Printed by: Agencija za komercijalnu djelatnost d.o.o., Zagreb, Croatia
Printing Process and Layout: 4-colour offset in miniature sheet of 1 stamp
Paper: Tullis Russell Chancellor Litho PVA RMS GUM, 102 g/m2
Size: Stamp 42.60 x 29.82 mm; miniature sheet 70.00 x 60.00 mm
Perforation: Grebenasto 14 : 14
Illustration:
Photo: Matjaž Vidmar
Natural Lakes of Slovenia
Podpeč Lake
Podpeč Lake, a karst lake on the southern edge of the Ljubljansko Barje wetland, south of Ljubljana, is one of the deepest lakes in Slovenia. With an average depth of around 10 metres, its lowest point is an outflow funnel that extends down to a depth of 51 metres. Almost perfectly round, the lake covers an area of 1.2 hectares and has a diameter of around 130 metres.
The lake is fed by water from seven karst springs and rarely freezes in winter. In summer, the water reaches a temperature of around 25°C and there are bathing facilities on the lake shore.
The lake is home to numerous freshwater fish and is popular with anglers. Podpeč Lake can be reached by city bus from Ljubljana and paths lead from the lake to a number of natural and cultural sights of interest. As well as Krim and Rakitna, sights worth seeing include St Lawrence’s Church and St Anne’s Church, the latter a pilgrimage church offering marvellous views over the Barje, Ljubljana and the Alps.
Janez Bogataj
