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Tivoli Pond is a small pond inside Tivoli Park, the large city park on the western edge of central Ljubljana. It makes an easy stop on a stroll through the park's tree-lined paths, with benches along the water. It lies within walking distance of the city centre in the Osrednjeslovenska region, so no car is needed.
Koseze Pond (Koseški bajer) is a small body of water in the Koseze district on the western edge of Ljubljana, in central Slovenia. It is a quiet spot for a short, easy walk around the shore, close to the city's residential neighbourhoods. It works well as a brief stop when combined with walks in the nearby green areas on Ljubljana's western side.
Lake Zbilje is an artificial lake on the Sava River near the village of Zbilje, created by the dam of a hydroelectric power plant. Its calm water and wooded shoreline make it a common spot for an easy walk, rowing or a quiet stop by the water. It lies in central Slovenia, a short drive northwest of Ljubljana near Medvode.
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.
Lake Trboje is a reservoir on the Sava River in the Gorenjska region, formed behind the hydroelectric dam near the village of Trboje. Its quiet banks suit an easy walk or a spot of birdwatching. The lake lies a short drive from Kranj and Medvode.
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.
Mali ribnik is a small pond in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, located south of Ljubljana. It is a quiet spot for a short stop by the water and a look at the surrounding landscape. Expect an easy, informal visit rather than a marked hiking destination, so it pairs well with other outings in 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.
Jezero Strahomer is a small lake near the village of Strahomer in the Osrednjeslovenska region, on the southern edge of the Ljubljana Marsh south of Ljubljana. It makes a quiet stop for a short walk along the shore and a look at the surrounding countryside. It is an easy outing for a half-day trip from the capital.
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.
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.
Lake Kočevje, known in Slovenian as Rudniško jezero, is a lake on the edge of the town of Kočevje in southeastern Slovenia. Its Slovenian name, meaning mine lake, points to the area's mining past. It suits a short, easy walk along the shore when visiting Kočevje.
Lake Bohinj is the largest natural lake in Slovenia, lying in a glacial valley within Triglav National Park in the Gorenjska region. It is surrounded by the peaks of the Julian Alps and is known for its clear water and quieter shores than nearby Bled. A level path runs along much of the shoreline, and the Church of St John the Baptist stands by the stone bridge at Ribčev Laz on the eastern end.
Bačko jezero is a small lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region of southwestern Slovenia. It is a quiet spot for a short stop in the karst countryside of inner Carniola, where surface water is relatively rare. The lake lies in the area south of Ilirska Bistrica, so it can be combined with other outings in that part of the region.
Jezero za Kalcem is an intermittent karst lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region of inner Slovenia, near Pivka. It appears when groundwater rises in wetter periods and can disappear entirely in dry spells, so what you find depends on the season. It is a quiet stop for those exploring the karst landscape of the Pivka area on foot.
Lake Kalec (Kalsko jezero) is an intermittent karst lake in the Primorsko-notranjska region of inner Slovenia. Like other seasonal lakes in this karst landscape, it fills and drains with the water table, so what you find depends on the time of year and recent rainfall. It lies in the countryside of the Pivka area and suits a quiet walk on local rural roads and paths.
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.
Jezero na Planini pri Jezeru is a small mountain lake on an alpine pasture in the Gorenjska region, in the high country of the Julian Alps above Bohinj. It sits beside a cluster of herders' huts, making it a quiet stop on a mountain walk. Reaching it means a hike on mountain paths, so plan it as a day trip on foot with proper footwear.
