The Pokljuka Plateau (pronounced [pɔˈkljuːka]) is a forested karst plateau at an elevation of around 1,100 to 1,400 metres (3,600 to 4,600 ft),[1] located in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia.
The plateau is known for its forests, mountain pastures (Javornik, Lipanca, Uskovnica, Zajamniki, etc.
The yearly Biathlon World Cup meets are held at the Pokljuka Biathlon Center, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) west of the town of Bled (25 kilometres or 16 miles by car).
Administratively, it belongs to the municipalities of Bled, Bohinj, and Gorje.
Many beech and fir trees were chopped down in the 18th century for the iron foundries in Bohinj.