Žlan

About

Žlan (pronounced [ˈʒlaːn]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Bohinj in the Upper Carniola region of northwestern Slovenia.

Žlan is located in the mountainous Upper Carniola region, at an elevation of about 572 meters (1,877 ft). The settlement lies near Bohinjska Bistrica, and a trail to the peak of Črna Prst passes through the area.

Žlan was attested in historical sources as Schlan and Shlan in 1763–1787. It may be a borrowing from Bavarian German *Schlewn, which is presumed borrowed from Slovene žleb 'gorge, ravine', thus referring to the local geography.

The area around Žlan is rich in forests and mountain paths. A spring near Žlan provides fresh water to the Bohinj area.