53 places, nearest first; times are estimates — the planner times the real roads.
Jezerce v Planini is a small lake in the Goriška region of western Slovenia. It is a quiet spot to stop and look at standing water in a landscape otherwise shaped by hills and karst. The lake lies near the village of Planina, which makes a good starting point for a short walk to the shore.
Dolc is a small lake in the Karst area of the Obalno-kraška region in southwestern Slovenia. Bodies of water are rare in this limestone landscape, which makes a stop at the lake an interesting addition to a day of walking or cycling across the Karst plateau. It lies in the countryside of the western Karst, close to the Italian border.
Wild Lake (Divje jezero) is a small lake fed by a karst spring that rises from a deep underwater shaft at the foot of a steep forested cliff. After heavy rain the water can surge up and spill into the short Jezernica stream, one of the shortest rivers in Slovenia. It lies just outside Idrija in western Slovenia and is reached by an easy walk.
Lake Vogrsko is a small lake near the village of Vogrsko in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, a short drive east of Nova Gorica. It offers a quiet stretch of water in the open lowland of the lower Vipava Valley, suited to an easy stroll along the shore. It makes a calm stop when exploring the countryside around Nova Gorica and the Vipava Valley.
Nova štirna is a small lake in the Obalno-kraška region of southwestern Slovenia, set in the karst landscape of the Kras plateau. It is a quiet spot for a short stop where open water stands out in otherwise dry limestone country. It suits a stroll on the way through the Kras villages rather than a long hike.
Kal na Zavrteh is a small pond in the Karst landscape of the Obalno-kraška region in southwestern Slovenia. Ponds like this, called kal, were traditionally kept as water sources in the dry limestone countryside, and they remain quiet spots for a short stop. It makes a natural pause on a walk or drive through the karst villages and fields of the area.
Lijakov kal is a small pond on the Karst plateau in the Obalno-kraška region of southwestern Slovenia. Ponds like this, called kal, were traditionally used on the dry Karst to collect rainwater for livestock and are now quiet spots for wildlife. It makes a short stop on a walk or drive through the Karst countryside.
Lake Petelinje is an intermittent karst lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region, one of the seasonal lakes of the Pivka area that fill with water and then drain away again through the karst underground. Depending on the season and rainfall, visitors may find open water or a dry, grassy basin, which is what makes repeat visits worthwhile. It lies in the countryside near the town of Pivka and is best explored on an easy walk along field paths around the basin.
Lake Palčje (Palško jezero) is an intermittent karst lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region, near the village of Palčje in the Pivka area. Depending on the season and rainfall, it can appear as open water or disappear entirely, leaving a grassy basin. It is a quiet spot for a short walk through the karst landscape, best visited after wet periods if you want to see it filled.
Slap Virje is a waterfall near Bovec in the Soča valley, where the stream drops into a green pool surrounded by rock and forest. The pool and the falling water make it a popular short stop for visitors to the upper Soča area. It lies in the Goriška region, reached by an easy walk from the Plužna area west of Bovec.
Ribnik Dobje is a small pond in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, southeast of Ljubljana. It is a quiet spot to stop by the water and look out over the surrounding countryside. Expect a short, easy stroll rather than a hike, and it fits well into a day spent exploring the hills and villages of the area.
Ribnik Boštanj is a small pond in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia. It is a quiet spot for a short stop, a stroll along the water and a look at the surrounding countryside. Expect an easy, level walk rather than a hike, and combine it with other places nearby.
Črnava is a small lake in the Gorenjska region, located near Preddvor at the foot of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. It makes an easy stop for a short lakeside stroll with views toward the surrounding hills. The area suits a relaxed half-day outing combined with other sights in the Kranj area.
Ledine is a small lake in the Gorenjska region, located in the mountainous northwest of Slovenia near the Julian Alps. It offers a quiet stop for those exploring the high terrain of Upper Carniola. Reaching it typically involves a walk on mountain paths, so plan for alpine conditions.
Izvir Kamniške Bistrice is the source area of the Kamniška Bistrica river, where clear water collects in small pools at the foot of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps. It is a quiet stop for those who want to see a mountain river at its very beginning. The spring lies in the Osrednjeslovenska region, up the valley north of Kamnik, and is reached by a short, easy walk.
