Rut, Slovenia. A tiny village on the southern slopes of the Bohinj mountains. It features a typical architecture that goes back centuries. There are still well-preserved farmhouses, a church of St Lambert, and a few beautiful hayracks that are still in use. When you arrive in the village, it seems time has stopped.
Although the village is closer to Lake Bohinj, it is more connected to towns in the Soča River valley and to Idrija. This is seen in its architecture, which is very different from that of the Lake Bohinj area. The mountains between the Rut village and Lake Bohinj are wonderful for hiking. One of the best hikes is definitely the Rodica Peak. From the top, one can enjoy 360-degree views of the Slovenian Alps and, on a clear day, also the Adriatic coast.
The most important landmarks of the village of Rut, Slovenia, are the ancient Linden tree in front of St Lambert’s Church and the monumental double hayrack at the beginning of the village. But the true beauty lies in the details. In walking around and enjoying little things like neat garden flowers, vegetable gardens, and views towards the valley.
Recently, I visited this little village. My family and I visited friends and stayed overnight. All night it was raining heavily. The morning was misty and peaceful, and walking around the village was a delight. There was no living soul around except for a few cows and birds.
